The major market indexes again rose slightly, on continued buying by institutional investors in the absence of any negative economic/political news.
Our particular stocks were a mix of ups and downs, however, a reminder that our stocks are not all necessarily correlated to the broad market (and possibly an early indicator of a pending market correction?). A number of long positons continued rising, but just as many retreated a bit, so that new weekly highs are fewer than in recent weeks. A week of generally modest gains.
Half-way through October and no large market correction. This interesting and atypical year continues.
Analytics: Note that the number of trades signaled weekly is now lower, and expected to remain lower, than in previous months – as expected – in response to recent revisions that made the analytics less sensitive.
Also, each Level continues to hold a few positions that remain deeply in the red – a result of a different signal from the revised analytics a few months ago and subsequent decision to hold them through the counter-trend until they recovered. While some are recovering, a few remain stalled or even worsening – these are being watched for potential exit if a productive reversal does not materialize soon.
Highlights: 6 new weekly highs in long positions. 6 stocks with double-digit long gains:
FIVN +18% BZH +53% LPSN +109%
HUN +14% FMSA +51%
MESO +18%
2 new weekly lows among short positions. 1 stock with double-digit short gain:
EVTC +12%