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The Technical Take

Indices press higher as VIX tests support

Technical Snapshot Key Takeaways

The S&P, Nasdaq, Dow, and Russell all moved higher on Tuesday, breaking past their initial overhead resistance ranges and closing the session just beneath their next respective areas of resistance. As prices move higher, the S&P, Nasdaq, and Dow formed new pockets of downside support. Daily downtrends in all four indices have terminated and are now neutral. Momentum readings across the indices are confirming price action, moving higher into resistance alongside price.
The Volatility Index (VIX) finished Tuesday's session lower, closing just above its initial downside support range from 17.75-17.10. A continued move lower and break below 17.10 would likely lead to a test of the 16.60-15.75 support range below. A move lower in the VIX would likely coincide with further buying pressure in equities. Conversely, a move higher from support would likely lead to a test of the 28.00-25.90 resistance range, followed by 31.65-30.25. A move higher in the VIX would likely align with renewed selling pressure in equities.
S&P 500 GIC Sector Rankings (12-Week: Strongest-Weakest): [1] XLE (Energy), [2] XLU (Utilities), [3] XLB (Materials), [4] XLI (Industrials), [5] XLRE (Real Estate), [8] XLK (Technology), [7] XLC (Communication Services), [8] XLP (Consumer Staples), [9] XLF (Financials), [10] XLV (Healthcare), [11] XLY (Consumer Discretionary)

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Midday market summary: Mega-cap leadership keeps S&P 500 on the cusp of record highs
Market Summaries | Updated: 15-Apr-26 13:11 ET
The stock market is seeing a continuation of recent strength in mega-cap and tech names that pushes the S&P 500 (+0.4%) and Nasdaq Composite (+0.9%) higher, though the S&P 500 has run into resistance just below its all-time high of 7,002.28....

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The Next Big Thing | Updated: 15-Apr-26 10:39 ET
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Special Reports | Updated: 15-Apr-26 10:14 ET
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From a 10% correction to a 10% rebound in 10 days
Page One | Updated: 15-Apr-26 09:05 ET
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Morning Briefing - Futures stable as markets stay optimistic about peace deal
Market Summaries | Updated: 15-Apr-26 08:03 ET
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Technical Scans for Wednesday, April 15
TA Page Scans | Updated: 15-Apr-26 07:38 ET
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Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
Special Reports | Updated: 14-Apr-26 10:18 ET
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Technical Scans for Tuesday, April 14
TA Page Scans | Updated: 14-Apr-26 07:31 ET
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Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
Special Reports | Updated: 13-Apr-26 10:16 ET
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Technical Scans for Monday, April 13
TA Page Scans | Updated: 13-Apr-26 07:28 ET
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Weekly Wrap
After Hours Report | Updated: 10-Apr-26 17:23 ET
Stocks posted solid gains this week as a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran helped ease geopolitical risk and drive a sharp decline in oil prices, supporting a broad-based rebound in equities. The S&P 500 (+3.6%), Nasdaq...

Ceasefire rally drives broad gains amid oil retreat and AI leadership
Week in Perspective | Updated: 10-Apr-26 17:17 ET
Stocks posted solid gains this week as a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran helped ease geopolitical risk and drive a sharp decline in oil prices, supporting a broad-based rebound in equities. The S&P 500 (+3.6%), Nasdaq...

Harley-Davidson (HOG) added to YIELD rankings; turnaround play for iconic brand
Stock Ideas | Updated: 10-Apr-26 15:56 ET
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Iran war kicks up some earnings estimate dust
The Big Picture | Updated: 10-Apr-26 15:30 ET
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Weekly Options Volatility Analysis Ahead of Earnings -- KMX seeing high relative volatility
Special Reports | Updated: 10-Apr-26 11:06 ET
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Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
Special Reports | Updated: 10-Apr-26 10:39 ET
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Technical Scans for Friday, April 10
TA Page Scans | Updated: 09-Apr-26 20:45 ET
Equities (U.S. & Global) U.S. Equities S&P 500 & Nasdaq: both finished higher after shaking off early weakness, as the market leaned back into a risk-on tone tied to improving Middle East diplomacy headlines. Dow: added to the rebound, with the bid...

Technical Scans for Thursday, April 9
TA Page Scans | Updated: 08-Apr-26 17:48 ET
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Penguin Solutions (PENG) added to VALUE rankings;
Stock Ideas | Updated: 08-Apr-26 15:40 ET
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Leaders for the Week of April 6, 2026
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 06-Apr-26 11:00 ET
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New opportunities emerge as price resets
Swing Trader | Updated: 06-Apr-26 09:01 ET
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PVH Corp. (PVH) added to VALUE rankings; PVH+ transformation strategy is gaining traction
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The Interest Rate Outlook
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Leaders for the Week of March 30, 2026
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 30-Mar-26 11:01 ET
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MGIC Investment (MTG) added to YIELD rankings; buybacks have been aggressive
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Not an all-in environment
Market View | Updated: 27-Mar-26 15:02 ET
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Adient added to VALUE rankings; benefiting from the ongoing on-shoring trend in North America
Stock Ideas | Updated: 25-Mar-26 15:45 ET
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Leaders for the Week of March 23, 2026
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 23-Mar-26 11:01 ET
Liquid Momentum is Briefing.com's proprietary Focus List for up to 50 of the most liquid, high Relative Strength stocks in the market that are ideal for Day and Swing trading high-quality names. It is generated from a proprietary algorithm that...

Trade ideas as trend shift and volatility builds
Swing Trader | Updated: 22-Mar-26 11:35 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Match Group (MTCH) added to YIELD rankings; in the middle of a much-needed reset
Stock Ideas | Updated: 20-Mar-26 16:02 ET
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Rate-cut outlook dims
The Bond Column | Updated: 20-Mar-26 14:23 ET
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Janus Living, a Healthpeak-backed REIT, debuts as pure-play to capture "silver tsunami" growth (JAN)
The Next Big Thing | Updated: 20-Mar-26 10:46 ET
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Next rate cut later rather than sooner, maybe even much later
Fed Brief | Updated: 18-Mar-26 17:26 ET
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Gap (GAP) added to VALUE rankings; most of its brands have been improving lately
Stock Ideas | Updated: 18-Mar-26 15:58 ET
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Leaders for the Week of March 16, 2026
Liquid Momentum | Updated: 16-Mar-26 11:00 ET
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Fresh trade ideas as trends shift and volatility picks up
Swing Trader | Updated: 09-Mar-26 09:00 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Trade ideas at key support and resistance levels
Swing Trader | Updated: 23-Feb-26 09:00 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

Swing trades at key inflection points
Swing Trader | Updated: 09-Feb-26 09:04 ET
Technical Snapshot Swing Trader Notes Two entry points are typically provided to accommodate for different trading styles and risk tolerances. All entry signals will be canceled once opposing support or resistance areas are hit. Alternate entries...

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