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The Technical Take
Markets set to open lower after closing at or near resistance
Technical Snapshot Key Takeaways
  • The equity indices were mixed on Monday. All the indices initially gapped lower, then retraced their early session losses. The S&P closed largely unchanged, the Nasdaq and Russell closed higher, while the Dow finished lower. The S&P and Nasdaq reversed a portion of their gains at their respective areas of overhead resistance, while the Dow and Russell finished well below their next respective areas of resistance. Daily trends on the S&P and Russell are moving sideways, while the Nasdaq remains lower and the Dow remains higher. Momentum readings across all indices are confirming price action, moving up toward resistance alongside price.
  • The Volatility Index (VIX) finished Monday's session higher after breaking above both of its initial overhead resistance ranges, then reversing its gains below its next level of resistance from 27.65-26.45. As price reversed its gains, it retraced toward its newly formed support range from 20.50-19.65. A continued move lower and break below 19.65 would likely lead to a test of the 17.75-17.10 support range below. A move lower would likely coincide with continued strength in equities. Conversely, if price holds support and moves higher, it will likely begin making its way toward the 27.65-26.45 resistance range above, followed by 29.65-28.65. A move higher in the VIX would likely result in renewed selling pressure in equities.
  • S&P 500 GIC Sector Rankings (12-Week: Strongest-Weakest): [1] XLE (Energy), [2] XLB (Materials), [3] XLI (Industrials), [4] XLP (Consumer Staples), [5] XLU (Utilities), [6] XLRE (Real Estate), [7] XLV (Healthcare), [8] XLC (Communication Services), [9] XLY (Consumer Discretionary), [10] XLF (Financials), [11] XLK (Technology)
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    Special Reports | Updated: 02-Mar-26 10:45 ET
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    Technical Scans for Monday, March 2
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 02-Mar-26 07:40 ET
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    Weekly Wrap
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    AI uncertainty to cap multiple expansion
    The Big Picture | Updated: 27-Feb-26 12:35 ET
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    Weekly Options Volatility Analysis Ahead of Earnings -- SEE seeing high relative volatility
    Special Reports | Updated: 27-Feb-26 10:52 ET
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    Pre-Earnings Options Analysis -- No Notable Activity
    Special Reports | Updated: 27-Feb-26 10:16 ET
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    Weekly Ex-Dividend Calendar For Optionable Stocks
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    TA Page Scans | Updated: 27-Feb-26 08:00 ET
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    Technical Scans for Thursday, February 26
    TA Page Scans | Updated: 26-Feb-26 07:39 ET
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    Stock Ideas | Updated: 25-Feb-26 15:18 ET
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    Leaders for the Week of February 23, 2026
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    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...

    Nomad Foods (NOMD) added to YIELD rankings; turnaround play with new CEO in food space
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    Nomad Foods (NOMD) is a new addition to our YIELD Leaders rankings this week. Nomad Foods describes itself as Europe's leading frozen food company. The UK-based company's portfolio of iconic brands includes Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and Frikom....

    Aptiv (APTV) added to VALUE rankings; to focus on higher-margin software and ADAS technologies
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 18-Feb-26 15:57 ET
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    Leaders for the Week of February 17, 2026
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    Deckers Brands (DECK) added to VALUE rankings; DecQ was a record-setting quarter for UGG
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    Leaders for the Week of February 9, 2026
    Liquid Momentum | Updated: 09-Feb-26 11:28 ET
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    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...

    Kroger (KR) added to YIELD rankings; grocery chain seeing heavy buybacks
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 06-Feb-26 15:26 ET
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    Once Upon a Farm: Jennifer Garner-Co-Founded Startup Goes Public to Disrupt Kid Snacking (OFRM)
    The Next Big Thing | Updated: 06-Feb-26 10:46 ET
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    Virtu Financial (VIRT) added to VALUE rankings; a play on market volatility
    Stock Ideas | Updated: 04-Feb-26 15:52 ET
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    Running hot, inflation risk looms
    The Bond Column | Updated: 04-Feb-26 15:22 ET
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    Leaders for the Week of February 2, 2026
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    The Interest Rate Outlook
    Rate Brief | Updated: 02-Feb-26 00:00 ET
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    Fresh swing ideas on the horizon
    Swing Trader | Updated: 26-Jan-26 09:00 ET
    Technical SnapshotSwing 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 can...

    New year, new swings
    Swing Trader | Updated: 12-Jan-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...

    Swinging into the new year
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    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...

    More of the same depends on earnings
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