IBM Announced Earnings


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At the time this is being published, the S&P Globex Futures are trading 4.40 points higher and the Bond Market Futures are trading down 6 ticks.

After the close, IBM [IBM>IBM] announced better-than-expected earnings. The stock traded over 18 points higher in after hours trading. Based on fair value, the Dow is called to open 100-120 points higher tomorrow. Make sure you factor this into your index futures trading.

The June Canadian Dollar [CDM9>CDM9], on the Pullbacks From Highs List and the Momentum 5 List, closed well and appears to be poised to resume its uptrend. Look for a buying opportunity here.



Source: Omega Research.

Once again, June Crude Oil [CLM9>CLM9] broke out to new highs. Watch June Heating Oil [HOM9>HOM9] and Unleaded Gas [HUM9>HUM9] to see if they play catch up.

July Copper [HGN9>HGN9] on the Momentum 5 List, is in day two of a pullback off highs. The fact that it closed well suggests that it may be poised to resume its uptrend. Look for a buying opportunity here.

Recently, I’ve been talking about shorting opportunities in July Sugar [SBN9>SBN9] as it pulled back from lows. Today, it broke down to hit 14 year lows. What I find interesting is that the CNBC had a bearish report on sugar today. Like crude oil back in February, once the media begins talking about a bearish situation it often coincides with a bottom in the commodity shortly thereafter. Therefore, begin watching sugar for a possible buying opportunity.

Best of luck with your trading on Thursday!

Dave Landry

Director of Research

PS-Reminder: Protective stops on every trade!