Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. stock futures are higher due to investors’ hope for more stimulus money and a more efficient vaccine rollout under President Biden. Democrats took control of the Senate on Wednesday, and Congressional Republicans expressed a willingness to work on the Biden $1.9 trillion relief package. Investors will also continue to monitor fourth-quarter earnings results and upcoming economic reports coming out this week.
Markets:
The S&P 500 moved past resistance at 3826.69 and closed at a new all-time high at 3851.85. The day came with less than average volume at 2,389,771,520 and makes the new high suspect for now. A follow-through day with above-average volume would be a good sign a new uptrend is firmly in place. If sellers should come into the market, we feel potential support at 3826.69 will hold and provide a possible buying opportunity.
We are currently long-term bullish and short-term bullish.
John N. Lilly III CPFA
Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor℠
Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠
Portfolio Manager, RJ
Partner, DJWMG
Windsor Wealth Planners & Strategist
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