Saturday, 9 May 2026

Weekend update - US equity indexes

It was a mixed week for US equity indexes, with net weekly changes ranging from +4.5% (Nasdaq comp'), +2.3% (SPX), +1.7% (R2K), +0.2% (Dow), -0.4% (NYSE comp'), to -1.9% (Trans).

Lets take our regular look at six of the main US indexes (monthly candle charts) 

sp'500


Nasdaq comp'

Dow


NYSE comp'


R2K


Trans

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Summary

Four US equity indexes were net higher for the week, with two net lower

The Nasdaq was powerfully higher, whilst the Transports was sig' lower.

The SPX, Nasdaq, and R2K broke new historic highs.

More broadly, five indexes are trading above their respective 10MA, and have positive monthly momentum. The exception is the NYSE comp'.   

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Looking ahead

Earnings:

M - $CRCL $CEG $B $MNDY $MOS $XGN $CGBD $CRON $FSK $VFF $HIMS $ASTS $RGTI $MARA $BW $ACHR $CLSK $GPRO $MVST 

T - $QBTS $AG $KOPN $VG $ONON $SE $JD $ACHV $BETA $AMTM $OKLO $KRMN $ELMD $NXT $FNV $AEYE $ANDG $ATRO $OPRX $EVLV 

W - $NBIS $BABA $EOSE $DT $WIX $ICL $VLN $VSH $GLBE $KYIV $CSCO $ENVX $USAR $AQST $PEW $DOCS $BEAT $CPA $LESL $FLNT 

T - $ONDS $BN $KLAR $LUNR $BLSH $IMSR $SBC $YETI $SUNS $VIK $NIU $FIG $AMAT $NN $RUM $BZAI $BLNE $BRFH $CODX $BSEM 

F - $SPRY $HTHT $PAVM $RMIX $SACH $SLE $AZ $MHH $RBC 

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Econ-data/events

M - Existing home sales

T - CPI, NFIB optimism, US t-budget (2pm)

W - PPI, EIA Pet'

T - Retail sales, Weekly jobs, import prices, busin' invent'

F - Empire state manu', indust' prod', home builder conf'.  *OPEX*

As Friday is OPEX, I'd expect considerable chop on higher vol' 
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Final note 

Suffice to add... I'm net bullish into the SpaceX IPO, due mid/late June. We can expect some degree of mainstream hysteria, to surround what will likely be the biggest IPO of all time. Friday's price action in Rocket Lab was a sign of what is to come. 

Whilst the war continues, the market has a massive distraction, that should carry us upward into the summer. As ever... be sure to have enough popcorn for episode 2026 of 'Planet Krazy'. 


Have a good weekend
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Friday, 8 May 2026

The 7400s

US equity indexes closed on a positive note, SPX +61pts (0.8%) at 7398. Nasdaq comp' +1.7%. Dow +0.02%. The Transports settled +0.1%. R2K +0.7%

SPX – daily


VIX – daily

Summary

US equities opened on a positive note, the SPX clawing upward to print a new hist' high of 7401, and settling at 7398. Volatility held up relative to equities, the VIX settling +0.6% to 17.19 

A fine Friday


... as the war continues

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Thursday, 7 May 2026

Net bullish Thursday

 US equity indexes closed on a weak note, SPX -28pts (0.4%) at 7337. Nasdaq comp' -0.1%. Dow -0.6%. The Transports settled -1.6%. R2K -0.9%

SPX – daily


VIX – daily

Summary

Even though Thursday settled moderately net lower, with the SPX printing a new hist' high of 7385, it should be seen as a net bullish day.

Volatility was mixed, the VIX printing a high of 17.58, but cooling back to settle -1.8% to 17.08. 


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