Daily Commentary
Headline News:
U.S. markets are set to open higher after positive earnings announcements from Coca-Cola (KO) and United Technologies (UTX) on Monday. Investors are again feeling good about the growth prospects of the economy for the second half of the year. European markets are higher due to positive earnings from the auto sector, and Asian markets closed higher on the day.
Markets:
The S&P 500 is still in the middle of the 2963.44-3002.33 trading range after a slow day on Monday. This is the trading action we were hoping to see that could lead to an attempt at a new all-time high. The longer the index moves sideways, there is a good chance that buying pressure will continue to build. However, there is a move below the 2963.44 level; more selling should come into the markets. So, we are still short term cautious.
We are currently long term bullish and short cautious.
John N. Lilly III
Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor℠
Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠
Portfolio Manager, RJ
Partner, Windsor Wealth
Windsor Wealth
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