How Much Upside Is There For U.S. Equity Markets?

The major U.S. stock market indices are seeing strong upside momentum, especially in the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 Index.

We are seeing a subdued rally on the Russell 2000 (IWM), but the index remains above support and should head a bit higher yet. The Mid-Cap ETF (MDY) is testing the upside of its channel line. Long-term trends remain intact.

The Dow Transports have been very resilient, and the index is approaching our MFU-4 target. We should be on alert for any signs of a pause or pullback.The Airlines continue to look very favorable, and we have that chart on page 9.

I have been surprised by the Utilities breaking out of its 4-month trading range. I now have an upside target zone for that group.

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The chart of the Semiconductors ETF (SMH) shows the ETF approaching its next price target zone. We need to see if there will be a pause/pullback or a breakout for the next leg higher. We should know soon.

In other sectors, the Energy ETF (XOP) recently turned up from support.  This is a good spot to add.

The Industrials have been in a strong trend up for 12-months.  Price is getting close to an MFU-4 target, so we will be looking for signs of resistance and potential of selling.

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