Stock Market Update: ETF Trading Levels for Friday May 1

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Russell 2000 ETF NYSEARCA: IWM “weekly” Chart

Whether today was a key reversal or just some liquidation and digestion after the recent move up remains to be seen.

But with the week and the month ending, we will have a better answer as we head into next week.

Plus, with lots of earnings reports on tap, we will also find an emerging leader.

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Note the weekly chart on the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and the picture-perfect channel.

S&P 500 (SPY) 288-290 pivotal support as this enters a new level of resistance between 295-300. 

Russell 2000 (IWM) 130 support then 125-over 130 resistance 134.50

Dow (DIA) 249 resistance 238 support

Nasdaq (QQQ) 216-217 support 222 resistance

KRE (Regional Banks) 38.10 support to hold

SMH (Semiconductors) 135 pivotal, 129-131.50 support. 140 resistance

IYT (Transportation) 155 resistance  150 support

IBB (Biotechnology) 121.75 support 125 pivotal

XRT (Retail) 38.50 is huge resistance with 35.00 support

Volatility Index (VXX) 40-41.00 area to clear

Junk Bonds (JNK) Confirmed recuperation phase-102 resistance

LQD (iShs iBoxx High yield Bonds) Money rotated into junk and out of high grade-but still sideways.

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