The Dow Jones industrial average traded slightly lower in today’s stock market, while the other major indices reversed higher an hour before the end. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq compilation both led on the upside.
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The Russell 2000 small capitalization was negative, down 1.6%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rose 0.1%, leading the market. The Nasdaq traded less than 0.1%, while the Dow Jones industry lost less than 0.1%. The volume rose on the Nasdaq but fell on the NYSE towards the end of the day on Tuesday.
The S&P sectors were mixed, with slightly more losers than winners. Energy, communications services and technology were leading the way, with materials lagging behind the most.
In terms of growth stocks, the Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY) lost 1.2% as stocks near the 50-day line found resistance. IBD 50 shares that had the negative point on Wednesday were MarineMax (HZO) and recent IPO shares Plby Group (PLBY) with losses of more than 5% each.
Over the past few weeks, the major indices have been uncomfortable. IBD recently changed its outlook on the market to a confirmed uptrend as the S&P 500 cut a follow-up signal. Although the market is green for investors to start new positions, it may be best to maintain a conservative stance.
Upside Down, MarketSmith Growth 250 Perfect (PRFT) managed to break out of a 63.05 cup-with-handle base, which rose 1.7%. Shares lowered gains to fall back below entry into afternoon trading. The 5% buy range is the highest at 66.20.
The tech service business forms the current base completely above the 50-day line, a bullish sign.
Elevator for cruise ships
Several trade shares lifted after Carnival (CCL) released a business update showing that first-quarter bookings increased by 90% compared to the quarter ended in November. In addition, cash balances were higher. Customer deposits are stable at $ 2.2 billion.
Shares of Carnival rose more than 2%, reaching a significant profit zone. The stock erupted from a cup base in mid-February and has since traded above the 50-day line.
Elsewhere, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) has also reached a key lucrative zone. But stocks fell below this area in the afternoon trading. Shares rose about 1.4% at the close. The stock is expanding from a double bottom with an entry of 27.06.
Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) also rose more than 1% on Wednesday, but by the end of the day it had risen to 0.4%. Shares are close to forming a cup base with a potential buy point at 99.34. But investors should note that the stock has a bad IBD composition of 46.
Dow Jones Today
As for the Dow components, Microsoft (MSFT), appeal (AAPL) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM) gave the lead with a profit of more than 1% each. On the downside are shares of Dow (DOW) and Boeing (BA) decreased by 1% or more.
Leader share Microsoft gained 0.8%. The stock regained the 50-day line late last week. Microsoft shares are currently within a 246.23 buy point of a new flat base, according to the MarketSmith chart analysis. Shares are traded within a key buyout zone of 5%.
Microsoft is also a long-term leader in IBD.
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