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Hot & Cold Stock Market Sector Performance

Ralph March 1st, 2008

Two Fridays ago the powers that be ensured that the new short positions would all get screwed this week and we thought it just wouldn’t be fair until they also screwed the new longs which was nicely done yesterday, bravo Big money!!  Most major US Stock Market Indexes sold off steadily all day yesterday as it was not only the end of the week but also the end of the months trading. So, this weeks results will show the action of big money positioning for the month ahead. The DJ-30, NYSE and SP-500 all appear to have an almost ascending triangle look and yesterdays selloff only slightly violates the lower uptrend line of that construct. The COMPQX’s wedge however appears to have been decisively violated to the downside.  Breadth overall in the markets comes in at around -24% for the week, and although this is not good it is also not terrible.  This tells us that although Friday was such a negative day, many of the weeks gains were held to close positive for the week.

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February 29, 2008 Weekly Sector Performance Report

Sector ID Sector or Index Name (A-D)/TOTAL Net Change + Net Change 0 Net Change - Number Traded
DJ-15 Dow Jones Utility Average -86.67% 1 0 14 15
DJ-20 Dow Jones Transportation Average -80.00% 2 0 18 20
DJ-30 Dow Jones Industrial Average -40.00% 9 0 21 30
NDX--X Nasdaq 100 Index -58.00% 21 0 79 100
OEX Standard & Poors 100 Index -48.00% 26 0 74 100
MID--X Standard & Poors 400 Index -45.86% 108 0 291 399
SP-500 Standard & Poors 500 Index -54.20% 114 1 385 500
SML--X Standard & Poors 600 Index -31.39% 203 5 391 599
RUI-X Russell 1000 Index -47.05% 259 3 722 984
RUT-X Russell 2000 Index -28.41% 655 28 1186 1869
RUA-X Russell 3000 Index -34.79% 915 31 1908 2854
             
BBH Biotech HOLDRS 14.29% 8 0 6 14
DIA Diamonds Trust Series I -40.00% 9 0 21 30
HHH Internet HOLDRS -45.45% 3 0 8 11
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund 17.12% 82 7 57 146
IWM iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund -27.42% 600 47 1071 1718
IYR iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund -51.43% 17 0 53 70
IYT iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund -81.82% 2 0 20 22
IYZ iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MDY SPDR Mid Cap 400 -43.26% 101 0 255 356
OIH Oil Services Trust HOLDRS 38.46% 9 0 4 13
PPH Pharmaceutical HOLDRS -25.00% 6 0 10 16
QQQQ Nasdaq 100 Trust Series I -63.83% 17 0 77 94
RTH Retail HOLDRS -50.00% 4 0 12 16
SMH Semiconductor HOLDRS -50.00% 4 1 13 18
SPY SPDR 500 -52.75% 102 2 332 436
SWH Software HOLDRS -84.62% 1 0 12 13
TTH Telecom HOLDRS -27.27% 4 0 7 11
XHB Homebuilders HOLDRS -52.38% 5 0 16 21
XLB SPDR Materials -44.83% 8 0 21 29
XLE SPDR Energy 42.86% 20 0 8 28
XLF SPDR Financials -74.19% 12 0 81 93
XLU SPDR Utilities -100.00% 0 0 28 28
XLV SPDR Health Care -42.86% 14 0 35 49
             
MG # SUBINDUSTRY          
MG110 CHEMICALS - -11.11% 39 2 49 90
MG111 CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG112 CHEMICALS - Synthetics -30.43% 8 0 15 23
MG113 CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals 0.00% 7 1 7 15
MG114 CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals 0.00% 21 1 21 43
MG120 ENERGY - 34.35% 194 7 93 294
MG121 ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas 33.33% 6 0 3 9
MG122 ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas 52.69% 70 2 21 93
MG123 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing -21.43% 10 2 16 28
MG124 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration 56.96% 61 2 16 79
MG125 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 27.45% 32 1 18 51
MG126 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines -11.76% 15 0 19 34
MG130 METALS & MINING - 33.13% 108 5 53 166
MG131 METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron 2.63% 18 3 17 38
MG132 METALS & MINING - Copper 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG133 METALS & MINING - Aluminum 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG134 METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals 10.20% 27 0 22 49
MG135 METALS & MINING - Gold 63.27% 39 2 8 49
MG136 METALS & MINING - Silver 100.00% 9 0 0 9
MG137 METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining 50.00% 6 0 2 8
MG210 CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates -53.85% 3 0 10 13
MG310 CONSUMER DURABLES - -25.00% 44 2 74 120
MG311 CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG312 CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures -44.44% 5 0 13 18
MG313 CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG314 CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment 9.52% 11 1 9 21
MG315 CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MG316 CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games -62.50% 3 0 13 16
MG317 CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG318 CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods -70.00% 1 1 8 10
MG319 CONSUMER DURABLES - Photographic Equipment & Supplies 9.09% 6 0 5 11
MG320 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - -27.16% 56 6 100 162
MG321 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing -35.29% 10 2 22 34
MG322 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories -13.04% 10 0 13 23
MG323 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics -26.09% 8 1 14 23
MG324 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products -10.53% 8 1 10 19
MG325 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products -64.29% 4 2 22 28
MG326 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers -4.76% 10 0 11 21
MG327 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG328 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Office Supplies -50.00% 2 0 6 8
MG330 AUTOMOTIVE - -47.69% 17 0 48 65
MG331 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG332 AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles -50.00% 2 0 6 8
MG333 AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG334 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts -51.35% 9 0 28 37
MG340 FOOD & BEVERAGE - -21.85% 44 5 70 119
MG341 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified -57.14% 1 1 5 7
MG342 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products 53.85% 10 0 3 13
MG343 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods -25.58% 15 2 26 43
MG344 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products -53.85% 3 0 10 13
MG345 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG346 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners 100.00% 6 0 0 6
MG347 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers -25.00% 3 0 5 8
MG348 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG349 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks -50.00% 3 2 11 16
MG350 TOBACCO - -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG351 TOBACCO - Cigarettes 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG352 TOBACCO - Tobacco Products -100.00% 0 0 4 4
MG410 BANKING - -42.50% 156 33 411 600
MG411 BANKING - Money Center Banks -28.21% 14 0 25 39
MG412 BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks -35.92% 30 6 67 103
MG413 BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks -27.00% 33 7 60 100
MG414 BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks -42.86% 13 2 34 49
MG415 BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks -72.88% 7 2 50 59
MG416 BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks -51.61% 7 1 23 31
MG417 BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks -62.69% 10 5 52 67
MG418 BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks -25.00% 6 0 10 16
MG419 BANKING - Savings & Loans -39.71% 36 10 90 136
MG420 FINANCIAL SERVICES - -23.02% 503 44 817 1364
MG421 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - National -52.63% 4 1 14 19
MG422 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regional -31.82% 7 1 14 22
MG423 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management -14.29% 15 0 20 35
MG424 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments 14.61% 46 10 33 89
MG425 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services -22.73% 17 0 27 44
MG426 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Debt -32.03% 150 14 298 462
MG427 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Equity -27.97% 206 18 373 597
MG428 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Foreign 20.83% 58 0 38 96
MG430 INSURANCE - -32.39% 57 5 114 176
MG431 INSURANCE - Life Insurance -28.13% 11 1 20 32
MG432 INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance -41.67% 3 1 8 12
MG433 INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance -35.29% 32 2 68 102
MG434 INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance -20.00% 6 0 9 15
MG435 INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers -26.67% 5 1 9 15
MG440 REAL ESTATE - -21.36% 79 4 123 206
MG441 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial 3.33% 15 1 14 30
MG442 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office -50.00% 2 0 6 8
MG443 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG444 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG446 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential -60.00% 4 0 16 20
MG447 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail -12.00% 21 2 27 50
MG448 REAL ESTATE - Mortgage Investment -46.15% 7 0 19 26
MG449 REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Development -9.62% 23 1 28 52
MG510 DRUGS - 1.26% 189 24 184 397
MG511 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major -36.00% 7 2 16 25
MG512 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other 11.25% 43 3 34 80
MG513 DRUGS - Drugs - Generic -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG514 DRUGS - Drug Delivery 28.57% 13 1 7 21
MG515 DRUGS - Drug Related Products -5.56% 8 1 9 18
MG516 DRUGS - Biotechnology 0.00% 96 10 96 202
MG517 DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances 4.88% 18 7 16 41
MG520 HEALTH SERVICES - -20.21% 108 13 166 287
MG521 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies -21.11% 33 5 52 90
MG522 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment -1.08% 45 2 46 93
MG523 HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans -64.71% 3 0 14 17
MG524 HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities -21.43% 5 1 8 14
MG525 HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG526 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research -5.88% 8 0 9 17
MG527 HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care -76.92% 1 1 11 13
MG528 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Practitioners -16.67% 1 3 2 6
MG529 HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services -29.63% 9 1 17 27
MG610 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - -33.33% 16 0 32 48
MG611 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Major Dive -100.00% 0 0 2 2
MG612 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services -30.43% 16 0 30 46
MG620 MANUFACTURING - -12.97% 79 3 103 185
MG621 MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery -20.00% 8 0 12 20
MG622 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components -43.48% 6 1 16 23
MG623 MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery -8.51% 21 1 25 47
MG624 MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG625 MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG626 MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories -55.56% 2 0 7 9
MG627 MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication 0.00% 6 0 6 12
MG628 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipment -6.25% 22 1 25 48
MG629 MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG630 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - -17.60% 49 5 71 125
MG631 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction -20.83% 9 1 14 24
MG632 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG633 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber -13.33% 6 1 8 15
MG634 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG635 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials -14.81% 11 1 15 27
MG636 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction -10.53% 8 1 10 19
MG637 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors 0.00% 5 1 5 11
MG638 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management -33.33% 5 0 10 15
MG710 LEISURE - -42.62% 34 2 86 122
MG711 LEISURE - Lodging -50.00% 3 0 9 12
MG712 LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos -55.56% 4 0 14 18
MG713 LEISURE - Restaurants -25.00% 21 0 35 56
MG714 LEISURE - Specialty Eateries -20.00% 2 0 3 5
MG715 LEISURE - Gaming Activities -75.00% 1 1 10 12
MG716 LEISURE - Sporting Activities -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG717 LEISURE - General Entertainment -58.33% 2 1 9 12
MG720 MEDIA - -42.96% 38 5 99 142
MG721 MEDIA - Advertising Services -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG722 MEDIA - Marketing Services 5.88% 9 0 8 17
MG723 MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG724 MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV -30.00% 6 2 12 20
MG725 MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio -88.89% 1 0 17 18
MG726 MEDIA - CATV Systems -60.00% 5 0 20 25
MG727 MEDIA - Movie Production 0.00% 6 0 6 12
MG728 MEDIA - Publishing - Periodicals/News -53.85% 5 2 19 26
MG729 MEDIA - Publishing - Books -57.14% 1 1 5 7
MG730 RETAIL - -43.01% 25 3 65 93
MG731 RETAIL - Department Stores -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG732 RETAIL - Discount -30.77% 4 1 8 13
MG733 RETAIL - Drug Stores -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG734 RETAIL - Grocery Stores -38.10% 6 1 14 21
MG735 RETAIL - Electronics Stores -28.57% 2 1 4 7
MG736 RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores 0.00% 2 0 2 4
MG737 RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores -25.00% 3 0 5 8
MG738 RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores -100.00% 0 0 6 6
MG739 RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses -55.56% 4 0 14 18
MG740 SPECIALTY RETAIL - -30.43% 38 4 73 115
MG741 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG742 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Toy & Hobby Stores 100.00% 1 0 0 1
MG743 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG744 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG745 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships -45.45% 3 0 8 11
MG746 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail -30.30% 11 1 21 33
MG747 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Apparel Stores -44.90% 12 3 34 49
MG750 WHOLESALE - -38.24% 29 5 68 102
MG751 WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale 0.00% 1 1 1 3
MG752 WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale -100.00% 0 0 5 5
MG753 WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG754 WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale -50.00% 5 2 17 24
MG755 WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG756 WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale -63.64% 2 0 9 11
MG757 WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG758 WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG759 WHOLESALE - Wholesale -33.33% 7 2 15 24
MG760 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - -9.03% 140 12 169 321
MG761 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services -8.78% 64 7 77 148
MG762 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services 0.00% 11 0 11 22
MG763 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services -10.00% 9 0 11 20
MG764 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services -33.33% 4 2 9 15
MG765 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Services 16.67% 17 1 12 30
MG766 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Security & Protection Services -25.00% 6 0 10 16
MG767 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services -17.39% 9 1 13 23
MG768 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services -12.50% 7 0 9 16
MG769 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services -12.90% 13 1 17 31
MG770 TRANSPORTATION - -59.42% 26 4 108 138
MG771 TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines -66.67% 1 1 7 9
MG772 TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines -77.78% 2 0 16 18
MG773 TRANSPORTATION - Air Services 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG774 TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG775 TRANSPORTATION - Trucking -64.00% 4 1 20 25
MG776 TRANSPORTATION - Shipping -62.00% 9 1 40 50
MG777 TRANSPORTATION - Railroads -43.75% 4 1 11 16
MG810 COMPUTER HARDWARE - -10.00% 43 4 53 100
MG811 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems 11.11% 5 0 4 9
MG812 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers 33.33% 2 0 1 3
MG813 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG814 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices -20.00% 7 2 11 20
MG815 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev -19.05% 8 1 12 21
MG816 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals -14.63% 17 1 23 41
MG820 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - -16.18% 109 10 153 272
MG821 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software 10.00% 11 0 9 20
MG822 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software -26.79% 20 1 35 56
MG823 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software -6.90% 12 3 14 29
MG824 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services -16.67% 5 0 7 12
MG825 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Services -37.93% 9 0 20 29
MG826 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service 6.67% 7 2 6 15
MG827 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services -16.83% 40 4 57 101
MG828 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG830 ELECTRONICS - -20.61% 135 15 209 359
MG831 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line -4.17% 11 1 12 24
MG832 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips -42.86% 4 0 10 14
MG833 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized -35.71% 12 3 27 42
MG834 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits -23.44% 23 3 38 64
MG835 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials -24.00% 18 2 30 50
MG836 ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards -38.89% 5 1 12 18
MG837 ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics -18.64% 23 2 34 59
MG838 ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instruments -7.95% 39 3 46 88
MG840 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - -21.01% 98 7 152 257
MG841 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications -18.18% 22 1 32 55
MG842 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment -28.24% 29 3 53 85
MG843 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products -23.53% 6 1 10 17
MG844 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers -100.00% 0 0 2 2
MG845 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic 8.70% 12 1 10 23
MG846 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign -14.29% 15 0 20 35
MG847 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Services -27.50% 14 1 25 40
MG850 INTERNET - -16.67% 37 6 53 96
MG851 INTERNET - Internet Service Providers -20.00% 2 0 3 5
MG852 INTERNET - Internet Information Providers -10.81% 15 3 19 37
MG853 INTERNET - Internet Software & Services -20.37% 20 3 31 54
MG910 UTILITIES - -54.26% 29 1 99 129
MG911 UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities 27.27% 7 0 4 11
MG912 UTILITIES - Electric Utilities -68.63% 8 0 43 51
MG913 UTILITIES - Gas Utilities -64.00% 4 1 20 25
MG914 UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities -80.00% 3 0 27 30
MG915 UTILITIES - Water Utilities 16.67% 7 0 5 12

To observe the strongest and weakest sectors last week you can sort the report by the “(A-D)/TOTAL” column. You will notice the broadest buying went into Energy sectors once again, our regular readers should have had the opportunity to exploit this action weeks ago!   Also strong were Metals and Mining and some relative strength in Drugs and Biotech.  The broadest selling was in Utilities, Transportation, Software and most big cap type Indexes/ETF’s.

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Ralph February 23rd, 2008

On a price candlestick basis most major US Stock Market Indexes once again have a rickshaw man looking formation, showing indecision. Most indexes closed near to where they opened this week but that would not do justice to the drama that was played out. Fridays trading was in one word - priceless to watch. Who says markets are manipulated? All day, the major indexes traded down, appearing to resolve to the downside out of their wedge formations but then, in the last hour, massive volume buying (and resulting short covering) hit and closed the indexes well back into the wedge formation. The bigs I imagine love it best when bulls and bears alike are awake at nights. Either way, the wedge formations are looking very pointy. Breadth overall for the week was as close to 0% as I’ve seen it in a long time. Either way there is massive energy built into this formation and it needs to resolve to the upside or downside very soon. With the treachery lately in this market we will not even attempt at a guess.

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February 22, 2008 Weekly Sector Performance Report

Sector ID Sector or Index Name (A-D)/TOTAL Net Change + Net Change 0 Net Change - Number Traded
DJ-15 Dow Jones Utility Average -46.67% 4 0 11 15
DJ-20 Dow Jones Transportation Average -30.00% 7 0 13 20
DJ-30 Dow Jones Industrial Average 6.67% 16 0 14 30
NDX--X Nasdaq 100 Index -6.00% 47 0 53 100
OEX Standard & Poors 100 Index -4.00% 48 0 52 100
MID--X Standard & Poors 400 Index 1.25% 201 3 196 400
SP-500 Standard & Poors 500 Index 10.60% 276 1 223 500
SML--X Standard & Poors 600 Index -11.19% 262 8 329 599
RUI-X Russell 1000 Index 6.20% 520 5 459 984
RUT-X Russell 2000 Index -20.32% 732 30 1113 1875
RUA-X Russell 3000 Index -11.22% 1252 35 1573 2860
             
BBH Biotech HOLDRS -71.43% 2 0 12 14
DIA Diamonds Trust Series I 13.33% 17 0 13 30
HHH Internet HOLDRS -27.27% 4 0 7 11
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund -36.99% 43 6 97 146
IWM iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund -17.78% 683 49 989 1721
IYR iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund 14.29% 40 0 30 70
IYT iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund -36.36% 7 0 15 22
IYZ iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund -40.00% 6 0 14 20
MDY SPDR Mid Cap 400 2.25% 181 2 173 356
OIH Oil Services Trust HOLDRS 100.00% 13 0 0 13
PPH Pharmaceutical HOLDRS -12.50% 7 0 9 16
QQQQ Nasdaq 100 Trust Series I -6.38% 44 0 50 94
RTH Retail HOLDRS 0.00% 8 0 8 16
SMH Semiconductor HOLDRS 55.56% 14 0 4 18
SPY SPDR 500 8.94% 237 1 198 436
SWH Software HOLDRS -38.46% 4 0 9 13
TTH Telecom HOLDRS -81.82% 1 0 10 11
XHB Homebuilders HOLDRS 52.38% 16 0 5 21
XLB SPDR Materials 44.83% 21 0 8 29
XLE SPDR Energy 100.00% 28 0 0 28
XLF SPDR Financials 33.33% 62 0 31 93
XLU SPDR Utilities -57.14% 6 0 22 28
XLV SPDR Health Care -30.61% 17 0 32 49
             
MG # SUBINDUSTRY          
MG110 CHEMICALS - 22.22% 55 0 35 90
MG111 CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified 55.56% 7 0 2 9
MG112 CHEMICALS - Synthetics 50.00% 18 0 6 24
MG113 CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals 57.14% 11 0 3 14
MG114 CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals -11.63% 19 0 24 43
MG120 ENERGY - 34.04% 189 4 92 285
MG121 ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas 11.11% 5 0 4 9
MG122 ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas 31.18% 60 2 31 93
MG123 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 48.15% 20 0 7 27
MG124 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration 36.49% 50 1 23 74
MG125 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 50.98% 38 1 12 51
MG126 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines 3.23% 16 0 15 31
MG130 METALS & MINING - 63.86% 134 4 28 166
MG131 METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron 55.26% 28 3 7 38
MG132 METALS & MINING - Copper 66.67% 5 0 1 6
MG133 METALS & MINING - Aluminum 71.43% 6 0 1 7
MG134 METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals 59.18% 39 0 10 49
MG135 METALS & MINING - Gold 77.55% 43 1 5 49
MG136 METALS & MINING - Silver 33.33% 6 0 3 9
MG137 METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining 75.00% 7 0 1 8
MG210 CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates -38.46% 4 0 9 13
MG310 CONSUMER DURABLES - -7.56% 53 4 62 119
MG311 CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances 0.00% 4 1 4 9
MG312 CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures -5.56% 8 1 9 18
MG313 CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG314 CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment -66.67% 3 1 17 21
MG315 CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment 10.00% 11 0 9 20
MG316 CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games 18.75% 9 1 6 16
MG317 CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG318 CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG319 CONSUMER DURABLES - Photographic Equipment & Supplies 9.09% 6 0 5 11
MG320 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - -16.15% 65 5 91 161
MG321 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing -30.30% 11 1 21 33
MG322 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories -13.04% 10 0 13 23
MG323 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics 0.00% 11 1 11 23
MG324 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products -31.58% 6 1 12 19
MG325 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products -3.57% 13 1 14 28
MG326 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers -38.10% 6 1 14 21
MG327 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG328 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Office Supplies 0.00% 4 0 4 8
MG330 AUTOMOTIVE - -7.81% 29 1 34 64
MG331 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG332 AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles -25.00% 3 0 5 8
MG333 AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG334 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts -13.89% 15 1 20 36
MG340 FOOD & BEVERAGE - -14.41% 49 3 66 118
MG341 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified 71.43% 6 0 1 7
MG342 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products -23.08% 5 0 8 13
MG343 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods -32.56% 13 3 27 43
MG344 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products 38.46% 9 0 4 13
MG345 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG346 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG347 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers 0.00% 4 0 4 8
MG348 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG349 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks -50.00% 4 0 12 16
MG350 TOBACCO - 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG351 TOBACCO - Cigarettes 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG352 TOBACCO - Tobacco Products 0.00% 2 0 2 4
MG410 BANKING - -2.17% 274 39 287 600
MG411 BANKING - Money Center Banks 38.46% 27 0 12 39
MG412 BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks 8.74% 53 6 44 103
MG413 BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks -15.00% 39 7 54 100
MG414 BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks 8.16% 25 3 21 49
MG415 BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks -11.86% 24 4 31 59
MG416 BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks 0.00% 15 1 15 31
MG417 BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks -11.94% 27 5 35 67
MG418 BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks 25.00% 10 0 6 16
MG419 BANKING - Savings & Loans -11.03% 54 13 69 136
MG420 FINANCIAL SERVICES - 3.96% 689 39 635 1363
MG421 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - National -5.26% 9 0 10 19
MG422 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regional -13.64% 9 1 12 22
MG423 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management -2.86% 17 0 18 35
MG424 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments -2.25% 38 11 40 89
MG425 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services -13.64% 19 0 25 44
MG426 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Debt -16.05% 186 15 260 461
MG427 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Equity 18.59% 348 12 237 597
MG428 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Foreign 31.25% 63 0 33 96
MG430 INSURANCE - -4.57% 80 7 88 175
MG431 INSURANCE - Life Insurance 40.63% 22 1 9 32
MG432 INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance 33.33% 8 0 4 12
MG433 INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance -22.77% 37 4 60 101
MG434 INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance -33.33% 5 0 10 15
MG435 INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers 20.00% 8 2 5 15
MG440 REAL ESTATE - -3.92% 94 8 102 204
MG441 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial -6.67% 14 0 16 30
MG442 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office 25.00% 5 0 3 8
MG443 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities -10.00% 4 1 5 10
MG444 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG446 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential 20.00% 12 0 8 20
MG447 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail 8.00% 26 2 22 50
MG448 REAL ESTATE - Mortgage Investment -15.38% 10 2 14 26
MG449 REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Development -14.00% 20 3 27 50
MG510 DRUGS - -28.24% 130 22 241 393
MG511 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major 8.00% 13 1 11 25
MG512 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other -33.33% 24 4 50 78
MG513 DRUGS - Drugs - Generic 0.00% 4 1 4 9
MG514 DRUGS - Drug Delivery -33.33% 6 2 13 21
MG515 DRUGS - Drug Related Products 0.00% 8 2 8 18
MG516 DRUGS - Biotechnology -35.82% 60 9 132 201
MG517 DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances -19.51% 15 3 23 41
MG520 HEALTH SERVICES - -19.79% 109 9 165 283
MG521 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies -28.09% 31 2 56 89
MG522 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment -17.58% 36 3 52 91
MG523 HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans -41.18% 5 0 12 17
MG524 HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities 0.00% 7 0 7 14
MG525 HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG526 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research -12.50% 7 0 9 16
MG527 HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care 7.69% 6 2 5 13
MG528 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Practitioners -33.33% 1 2 3 6
MG529 HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services -25.93% 10 0 17 27
MG610 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - -6.25% 22 1 25 48
MG611 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Major Dive 0.00% 1 0 1 2
MG612 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services -6.52% 21 1 24 46
MG620 MANUFACTURING - -2.16% 90 1 94 185
MG621 MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery 30.00% 13 0 7 20
MG622 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components -4.35% 11 0 12 23
MG623 MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery -2.13% 23 0 24 47
MG624 MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG625 MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG626 MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories 0.00% 4 1 4 9
MG627 MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication 0.00% 6 0 6 12
MG628 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipment -16.67% 20 0 28 48
MG629 MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG630 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - 23.20% 75 4 46 125
MG631 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction 33.33% 16 0 8 24
MG632 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG633 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber 33.33% 10 0 5 15
MG634 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG635 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials 3.70% 13 2 12 27
MG636 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction 52.63% 14 1 4 19
MG637 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors 18.18% 6 1 4 11
MG638 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management 6.67% 8 0 7 15
MG710 LEISURE - -29.51% 42 2 78 122
MG711 LEISURE - Lodging 0.00% 6 0 6 12
MG712 LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos -55.56% 4 0 14 18
MG713 LEISURE - Restaurants -14.29% 24 0 32 56
MG714 LEISURE - Specialty Eateries -60.00% 1 0 4 5
MG715 LEISURE - Gaming Activities -41.67% 3 1 8 12
MG716 LEISURE - Sporting Activities -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG717 LEISURE - General Entertainment -41.67% 3 1 8 12
MG720 MEDIA - -30.71% 46 5 89 140
MG721 MEDIA - Advertising Services -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG722 MEDIA - Marketing Services -50.00% 4 0 12 16
MG723 MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG724 MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV -25.00% 6 3 11 20
MG725 MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio -55.56% 4 0 14 18
MG726 MEDIA - CATV Systems -4.00% 12 0 13 25
MG727 MEDIA - Movie Production 0.00% 6 0 6 12
MG728 MEDIA - Publishing - Periodicals/News -40.00% 7 1 17 25
MG729 MEDIA - Publishing - Books -28.57% 2 1 4 7
MG730 RETAIL - -18.28% 36 4 53 93
MG731 RETAIL - Department Stores 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG732 RETAIL - Discount 46.15% 9 1 3 13
MG733 RETAIL - Drug Stores 100.00% 6 0 0 6
MG734 RETAIL - Grocery Stores -52.38% 4 2 15 21
MG735 RETAIL - Electronics Stores -57.14% 1 1 5 7
MG736 RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores 0.00% 2 0 2 4
MG737 RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores -25.00% 3 0 5 8
MG738 RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG739 RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses -66.67% 3 0 15 18
MG740 SPECIALTY RETAIL - 2.61% 56 6 53 115
MG741 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG742 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Toy & Hobby Stores -100.00% 0 0 1 1
MG743 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG744 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores -60.00% 1 0 4 5
MG745 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships -27.27% 4 0 7 11
MG746 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail -15.15% 12 4 17 33
MG747 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Apparel Stores 38.78% 33 2 14 49
MG750 WHOLESALE - 1.96% 49 6 47 102
MG751 WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale -100.00% 0 0 3 3
MG752 WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale -20.00% 2 0 3 5
MG753 WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale 100.00% 9 0 0 9
MG754 WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale -12.50% 10 1 13 24
MG755 WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG756 WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale 45.45% 7 2 2 11
MG757 WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG758 WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale -10.00% 4 1 5 10
MG759 WHOLESALE - Wholesale 0.00% 11 2 11 24
MG760 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - -10.97% 137 10 172 319
MG761 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services -9.59% 63 6 77 146
MG762 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services -27.27% 8 0 14 22
MG763 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services -40.00% 6 0 14 20
MG764 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services -46.67% 4 0 11 15
MG765 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Services 23.33% 18 1 11 30
MG766 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Security & Protection Services 12.50% 9 0 7 16
MG767 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services -39.13% 6 2 15 23
MG768 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services 12.50% 9 0 7 16
MG769 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services -6.45% 14 1 16 31
MG770 TRANSPORTATION - -19.71% 53 4 80 137
MG771 TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines -88.89% 0 1 8 9
MG772 TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines -44.44% 5 0 13 18
MG773 TRANSPORTATION - Air Services 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG774 TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service -70.00% 1 1 8 10
MG775 TRANSPORTATION - Trucking -32.00% 8 1 16 25
MG776 TRANSPORTATION - Shipping 4.08% 25 1 23 49
MG777 TRANSPORTATION - Railroads 12.50% 9 0 7 16
MG810 COMPUTER HARDWARE - -4.95% 45 6 50 101
MG811 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG812 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers -33.33% 1 0 2 3
MG813 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems 16.67% 3 1 2 6
MG814 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices -15.00% 8 1 11 20
MG815 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev 9.09% 12 0 10 22
MG816 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals -2.44% 18 4 19 41
MG820 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - -29.21% 90 9 168 267
MG821 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MG822 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software -45.28% 14 1 38 53
MG823 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software -20.69% 11 1 17 29
MG824 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services -41.67% 3 1 8 12
MG825 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Services -10.34% 13 0 16 29
MG826 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service -46.67% 3 2 10 15
MG827 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services -32.32% 32 3 64 99
MG828 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service 50.00% 7 1 2 10
MG830 ELECTRONICS - -16.85% 141 14 201 356
MG831 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line 4.35% 12 0 11 23
MG832 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips -42.86% 4 0 10 14
MG833 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized -15.00% 17 0 23 40
MG834 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits -28.13% 21 4 39 64
MG835 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials 2.00% 24 3 23 50
MG836 ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards -22.22% 7 0 11 18
MG837 ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics -16.95% 22 5 32 59
MG838 ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instruments -20.45% 34 2 52 88
MG840 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - -17.97% 99 12 145 256
MG841 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications -12.96% 23 1 30 54
MG842 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment -16.47% 32 7 46 85
MG843 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products -11.76% 7 1 9 17
MG844 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers -100.00% 0 0 2 2
MG845 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic -56.52% 4 2 17 23
MG846 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign -20.00% 14 0 21 35
MG847 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Services -2.50% 19 1 20 40
MG850 INTERNET - -37.89% 28 3 64 95
MG851 INTERNET - Internet Service Providers -60.00% 1 0 4 5
MG852 INTERNET - Internet Information Providers -25.00% 13 1 22 36
MG853 INTERNET - Internet Software & Services -44.44% 14 2 38 54
MG910 UTILITIES - -14.06% 54 2 72 128
MG911 UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities 45.45% 8 0 3 11
MG912 UTILITIES - Electric Utilities -27.45% 18 1 32 51
MG913 UTILITIES - Gas Utilities -16.67% 10 0 14 24
MG914 UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities -30.00% 10 1 19 30
MG915 UTILITIES - Water Utilities 33.33% 8 0 4 12

To observe the strongest and weakest sectors last week you can sort the report by the “(A-D)/TOTAL” column. You will notice the broadest buying went into Energy sectors once again, with Metals and Mining, Semiconductors, Homebuilders, Building Materials and Financials also very strong.  We are seeing the broadest selling in Telecom, Biotech, Utilities and Software this week.

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The Latest Hot & Cold Stock Market Sectors

Ralph February 16th, 2008

Looking at price charts of most major US Stock Market Indexes a pattern is very identifiable this weekend. A symmetrical triangle has formed very much similar to the ones formed in mid to late December. We have a higher low and a lower high in place in the DJ-30, SP-500, NYSE, COMPQX, etc.. This symmetrical triangle is formed WITHIN a longer term downtrend. In late December this exact pattern led to the free fall we witnessed in January. This setup does not bode well for upside. Breadth overall for the markets last week was about breakeven. After the powerful week we had 2 weeks ago this feels like a fizzing out of that energy and a return to the predominant pattern of free fall. Of course, if we can get back down to the January 22/23rd lows we will get to test the buyers conviction once again.

February 15, 2008 Weekly Sector Performance Report

Sector ID Sector or Index Name (A-D)/TOTAL Net Change + Net Change 0 Net Change - Number Traded
DJ-15 Dow Jones Utility Average 33.33% 10 0 5 15
DJ-20 Dow Jones Transportation Average -30.00% 7 0 13 20
DJ-30 Dow Jones Industrial Average 33.33% 20 0 10 30
NDX--X Nasdaq 100 Index 6.00% 53 0 47 100
OEX Standard & Poors 100 Index 38.00% 69 0 31 100
MID--X Standard & Poors 400 Index 5.75% 210 3 187 400
SP-500 Standard & Poors 500 Index 25.65% 311 5 183 499
SML--X Standard & Poors 600 Index -3.01% 287 7 305 599
RUI-X Russell 1000 Index 15.24% 564 6 414 984
RUT-X Russell 2000 Index -2.03% 909 20 947 1876
RUA-X Russell 3000 Index 3.88% 1473 26 1362 2861
             
BBH Biotech HOLDRS 28.57% 9 0 5 14
DIA Diamonds Trust Series I 33.33% 20 0 10 30
HHH Internet HOLDRS 27.27% 7 0 4 11
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund -4.11% 68 4 74 146
IWM iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund -0.81% 834 41 848 1723
IYR iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund 0.00% 35 1 35 71
IYT iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund -27.27% 8 0 14 22
IYZ iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund 30.00% 13 0 7 20
MDY SPDR Mid Cap 400 10.11% 194 4 158 356
OIH Oil Services Trust HOLDRS 100.00% 13 0 0 13
PPH Pharmaceutical HOLDRS 25.00% 10 0 6 16
QQQQ Nasdaq 100 Trust Series I 4.26% 49 0 45 94
RTH Retail HOLDRS 12.50% 9 0 7 16
SMH Semiconductor HOLDRS 0.00% 9 0 9 18
SPY SPDR 500 21.33% 262 5 169 436
SWH Software HOLDRS 15.38% 7 1 5 13
TTH Telecom HOLDRS 45.45% 8 0 3 11
XHB Homebuilders HOLDRS -85.71% 1 1 19 21
XLB SPDR Materials 17.24% 16 2 11 29
XLE SPDR Energy 78.57% 25 0 3 28
XLF SPDR Financials -7.53% 43 0 50 93
XLU SPDR Utilities 10.71% 15 1 12 28
XLV SPDR Health Care 38.78% 34 0 15 49
             
MG # SUBINDUSTRY          
MG110 CHEMICALS - 43.33% 63 3 24 90
MG111 CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified 11.11% 4 2 3 9
MG112 CHEMICALS - Synthetics 33.33% 16 0 8 24
MG113 CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals 57.14% 11 0 3 14
MG114 CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals 51.16% 32 1 10 43
MG120 ENERGY - 36.97% 191 7 86 284
MG121 ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas 100.00% 9 0 0 9
MG122 ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas 39.13% 63 2 27 92
MG123 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 18.52% 16 0 11 27
MG124 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration 44.59% 51 5 18 74
MG125 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 56.86% 40 0 11 51
MG126 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines -22.58% 12 0 19 31
MG130 METALS & MINING - 15.06% 91 9 66 166
MG131 METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron 48.65% 26 3 8 37
MG132 METALS & MINING - Copper 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG133 METALS & MINING - Aluminum 100.00% 7 0 0 7
MG134 METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals 32.65% 32 1 16 49
MG135 METALS & MINING - Gold -36.00% 14 4 32 50
MG136 METALS & MINING - Silver -22.22% 3 1 5 9
MG137 METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining 25.00% 5 0 3 8
MG210 CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates 38.46% 9 0 4 13
MG310 CONSUMER DURABLES - -2.52% 56 4 59 119
MG311 CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances 33.33% 6 0 3 9
MG312 CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures -38.89% 5 1 12 18
MG313 CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG314 CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment -9.52% 9 1 11 21
MG315 CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MG316 CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games 43.75% 11 1 4 16
MG317 CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG318 CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG319 CONSUMER DURABLES - Photographic Equipment & Supplies 18.18% 6 1 4 11
MG320 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - 8.13% 84 5 71 160
MG321 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing 18.18% 19 1 13 33
MG322 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories 13.04% 13 0 10 23
MG323 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics 56.52% 18 0 5 23
MG324 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products -15.79% 7 2 10 19
MG325 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products -25.00% 10 1 17 28
MG326 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers -5.00% 9 1 10 20
MG327 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG328 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Office Supplies 0.00% 4 0 4 8
MG330 AUTOMOTIVE - 14.06% 36 1 27 64
MG331 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major 60.00% 8 0 2 10
MG332 AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles 25.00% 5 0 3 8
MG333 AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG334 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts 8.33% 19 1 16 36
MG340 FOOD & BEVERAGE - 21.01% 70 4 45 119
MG341 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG342 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products 30.77% 8 1 4 13
MG343 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods 11.63% 23 2 18 43
MG344 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products 38.46% 9 0 4 13
MG345 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG346 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG347 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers 66.67% 7 1 1 9
MG348 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG349 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks 25.00% 10 0 6 16
MG350 TOBACCO - 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG351 TOBACCO - Cigarettes -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG352 TOBACCO - Tobacco Products 100.00% 4 0 0 4
MG410 BANKING - -19.83% 226 29 345 600
MG411 BANKING - Money Center Banks -7.69% 18 0 21 39
MG412 BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks -14.56% 40 8 55 103
MG413 BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks -27.00% 34 5 61 100
MG414 BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks -53.06% 11 1 37 49
MG415 BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks -35.59% 18 2 39 59
MG416 BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks -35.48% 10 0 21 31
MG417 BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks -29.85% 22 3 42 67
MG418 BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks 37.50% 11 0 5 16
MG419 BANKING - Savings & Loans -1.47% 62 10 64 136
MG420 FINANCIAL SERVICES - -13.44% 581 17 764 1362
MG421 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - National -25.00% 7 1 12 20
MG422 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regional -22.73% 8 1 13 22
MG423 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management -31.43% 12 0 23 35
MG424 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments 21.84% 49 8 30 87
MG425 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services -6.82% 20 1 23 44
MG426 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Debt -81.56% 41 3 417 461
MG427 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Equity 25.29% 373 2 222 597
MG428 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Foreign 48.96% 71 1 24 96
MG430 INSURANCE - -9.66% 77 5 94 176
MG431 INSURANCE - Life Insurance 15.63% 18 1 13 32
MG432 INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance 61.54% 10 1 2 13
MG433 INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance -11.88% 43 3 55 101
MG434 INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance -86.67% 1 0 14 15
MG435 INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers -33.33% 5 0 10 15
MG440 REAL ESTATE - -7.80% 92 5 108 205
MG441 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial -10.00% 13 1 16 30
MG442 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office -25.00% 3 0 5 8
MG443 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG444 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel 30.00% 6 1 3 10
MG446 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential 0.00% 10 0 10 20
MG447 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail 14.00% 28 1 21 50
MG448 REAL ESTATE - Mortgage Investment -44.44% 7 1 19 27
MG449 REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Development -14.00% 21 1 28 50
MG510 DRUGS - -4.83% 178 18 197 393
MG511 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major 16.00% 14 1 10 25
MG512 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other 5.13% 40 2 36 78
MG513 DRUGS - Drugs - Generic -55.56% 2 0 7 9
MG514 DRUGS - Drug Delivery -33.33% 7 0 14 21
MG515 DRUGS - Drug Related Products 5.56% 9 1 8 18
MG516 DRUGS - Biotechnology -10.45% 84 12 105 201
MG517 DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances 12.20% 22 2 17 41
MG520 HEALTH SERVICES - -5.99% 130 7 147 284
MG521 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies -15.56% 37 2 51 90
MG522 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment -6.59% 42 1 48 91
MG523 HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans 5.88% 9 0 8 17
MG524 HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities 0.00% 7 0 7 14
MG525 HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG526 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research 0.00% 8 0 8 16
MG527 HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care 30.77% 8 1 4 13
MG528 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Practitioners 0.00% 2 2 2 6
MG529 HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services -7.41% 12 1 14 27
MG610 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - 20.83% 28 2 18 48
MG611 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Major Dive 100.00% 2 0 0 2
MG612 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services 17.39% 26 2 18 46
MG620 MANUFACTURING - 28.11% 117 3 65 185
MG621 MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery 25.00% 12 1 7 20
MG622 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components 34.78% 15 1 7 23
MG623 MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery 42.55% 33 1 13 47
MG624 MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG625 MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG626 MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories 33.33% 6 0 3 9
MG627 MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication 33.33% 8 0 4 12
MG628 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipment 8.33% 26 0 22 48
MG629 MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG630 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - 2.40% 63 2 60 125
MG631 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction -37.50% 7 1 16 24
MG632 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG633 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber 6.67% 8 0 7 15
MG634 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG635 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials 18.52% 16 0 11 27
MG636 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction 15.79% 11 0 8 19
MG637 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors 36.36% 7 1 3 11
MG638 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management 6.67% 8 0 7 15
MG710 LEISURE - 4.10% 61 5 56 122
MG711 LEISURE - Lodging 33.33% 8 0 4 12
MG712 LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos -27.78% 6 1 11 18
MG713 LEISURE - Restaurants -5.36% 26 1 29 56
MG714 LEISURE - Specialty Eateries 40.00% 3 1 1 5
MG715 LEISURE - Gaming Activities 8.33% 6 1 5 12
MG716 LEISURE - Sporting Activities -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG717 LEISURE - General Entertainment 58.33% 9 1 2 12
MG720 MEDIA - 20.71% 84 1 55 140
MG721 MEDIA - Advertising Services 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG722 MEDIA - Marketing Services -12.50% 7 0 9 16
MG723 MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG724 MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV -10.00% 9 0 11 20
MG725 MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio 5.56% 9 1 8 18
MG726 MEDIA - CATV Systems 76.00% 22 0 3 25
MG727 MEDIA - Movie Production 66.67% 10 0 2 12
MG728 MEDIA - Publishing - Periodicals/News 4.00% 13 0 12 25
MG729 MEDIA - Publishing - Books 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG730 RETAIL - -18.28% 36 4 53 93
MG731 RETAIL - Department Stores -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG732 RETAIL - Discount 46.15% 9 1 3 13
MG733 RETAIL - Drug Stores -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG734 RETAIL - Grocery Stores 0.00% 10 1 10 21
MG735 RETAIL - Electronics Stores -57.14% 1 1 5 7
MG736 RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores -100.00% 0 0 4 4
MG737 RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores -12.50% 3 1 4 8
MG738 RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG739 RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses -22.22% 7 0 11 18
MG740 SPECIALTY RETAIL - -6.09% 52 4 59 115
MG741 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG742 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Toy & Hobby Stores -100.00% 0 0 1 1
MG743 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG744 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores 60.00% 4 0 1 5
MG745 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships 18.18% 6 1 4 11
MG746 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail 12.12% 18 1 14 33
MG747 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Apparel Stores -18.37% 19 2 28 49
MG750 WHOLESALE - 2.94% 51 3 48 102
MG751 WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale 33.33% 2 0 1 3
MG752 WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG753 WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG754 WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale -12.50% 10 1 13 24
MG755 WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale 55.56% 7 0 2 9
MG756 WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale -45.45% 3 0 8 11
MG757 WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG758 WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale 70.00% 8 1 1 10
MG759 WHOLESALE - Wholesale -4.17% 11 1 12 24
MG760 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - 4.97% 163 12 147 322
MG761 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services 4.73% 74 7 67 148
MG762 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services -36.36% 7 0 15 22
MG763 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services 0.00% 10 0 10 20
MG764 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services 18.75% 9 1 6 16
MG765 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Services 23.33% 18 1 11 30
MG766 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Security & Protection Services 18.75% 9 1 6 16
MG767 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services -39.13% 7 0 16 23
MG768 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services 56.25% 12 1 3 16
MG769 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services 12.90% 17 1 13 31
MG770 TRANSPORTATION - -0.73% 66 4 67 137
MG771 TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines -22.22% 3 1 5 9
MG772 TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines -44.44% 5 0 13 18
MG773 TRANSPORTATION - Air Services -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG774 TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG775 TRANSPORTATION - Trucking -40.00% 7 1 17 25
MG776 TRANSPORTATION - Shipping 38.78% 33 2 14 49
MG777 TRANSPORTATION - Railroads 25.00% 10 0 6 16
MG810 COMPUTER HARDWARE - 5.00% 51 3 46 100
MG811 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems 50.00% 6 0 2 8
MG812 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers 33.33% 2 0 1 3
MG813 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems -16.67% 2 1 3 6
MG814 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices 20.00% 12 0 8 20
MG815 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev -4.55% 10 1 11 22
MG816 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals -4.88% 19 1 21 41
MG820 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - 6.30% 138 11 121 270
MG821 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MG822 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software 12.96% 29 3 22 54
MG823 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software 10.34% 15 2 12 29
MG824 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services 0.00% 6 0 6 12
MG825 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Services 44.83% 21 0 8 29
MG826 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service -40.00% 4 1 10 15
MG827 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services 1.98% 49 5 47 101
MG828 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG830 ELECTRONICS - 11.45% 194 11 153 358
MG831 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line -4.35% 11 0 12 23
MG832 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips 14.29% 8 0 6 14
MG833 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized 20.00% 24 0 16 40
MG834 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits -3.13% 29 4 31 64
MG835 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials 20.00% 29 2 19 50
MG836 ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards 44.44% 13 0 5 18
MG837 ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics 13.33% 32 4 24 60
MG838 ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instruments 8.99% 48 1 40 89
MG840 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 19.38% 149 10 99 258
MG841 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications 27.78% 34 1 19 54
MG842 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment 3.45% 42 6 39 87
MG843 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products -23.53% 6 1 10 17
MG844 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers -100.00% 0 0 2 2
MG845 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic 34.78% 15 1 7 23
MG846 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign 31.43% 23 0 12 35
MG847 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Services 47.50% 29 1 10 40
MG850 INTERNET - 30.53% 60 4 31 95
MG851 INTERNET - Internet Service Providers -20.00% 2 0 3 5
MG852 INTERNET - Internet Information Providers 25.00% 21 3 12 36
MG853 INTERNET - Internet Software & Services 38.89% 37 1 16 54
MG910 UTILITIES - -1.55% 62 3 64 129
MG911 UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities 41.67% 8 1 3 12
MG912 UTILITIES - Electric Utilities 1.96% 26 0 25 51
MG913 UTILITIES - Gas Utilities 4.17% 12 1 11 24
MG914 UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities -30.00% 10 1 19 30
MG915 UTILITIES - Water Utilities 0.00% 6 0 6 12

To observe the strongest and weakest sectors last week you can sort the report by the “(A-D)/TOTAL” column. You will notice extreme strength in various Oil and Energy related sectors with a reactionary weakness in Transportation issues. Also, across the major indexes it is clear that the Big caps outperformed the small caps.

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Where’s the Big Money Flowing To?

Ralph February 9th, 2008

Last weekend we stated that “…we got the upside progress, WITHOUT the testing of those lows which, in our opinion, leaves us vulnerable to test them soon.” and most major US Stock Market Indexes began their journey to do just that last week. This is actually a good thing if we are to start working our way back up, flushing out the weak hands a bit as it were. As we reported last weekend we had the strongest breadth overall in the US stock market since the week ending March 23, 2007. It is very natural that some consolidation would occur after such a week. But now what? Continue testing the lows of January 22nd & 23rd? …or will an effort be made to work our way back up?

February 8, 2008 Weekly Sector Performance Report

Sector ID Sector or Index Name (A-D)/TOTAL Net Change + Net Change 0 Net Change - Number Traded
DJ-15 Dow Jones Utility Average -86.67% 1 0 14 15
DJ-20 Dow Jones Transportation Average -30.00% 7 0 13 20
DJ-30 Dow Jones Industrial Average -86.67% 2 0 28 30
NDX--X Nasdaq 100 Index -82.00% 9 0 91 100
OEX Standard & Poors 100 Index -82.00% 9 0 91 100
MID--X Standard & Poors 400 Index -62.25% 75 1 324 400
SP-500 Standard & Poors 500 Index -76.20% 59 1 440 500
SML--X Standard & Poors 600 Index -63.11% 110 1 488 599
RUI-X Russell 1000 Index -69.31% 151 0 833 984
RUT-X Russell 2000 Index -60.86% 359 17 1502 1878
RUA-X Russell 3000 Index -63.78% 510 17 2336 2863
             
BBH Biotech HOLDRS -78.57% 1 1 12 14
DIA Diamonds Trust Series I -86.67% 2 0 28 30
HHH Internet HOLDRS -45.45% 3 0 8 11
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund -52.05% 34 2 110 146
IWM iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund -59.41% 330 43 1359 1732
IYR iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund -81.69% 6 1 64 71
IYT iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund -27.27% 8 0 14 22
IYZ iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund -70.00% 3 0 17 20
MDY SPDR Mid Cap 400 -61.34% 68 2 287 357
OIH Oil Services Trust HOLDRS -38.46% 4 0 9 13
PPH Pharmaceutical HOLDRS -87.50% 1 0 15 16
QQQQ Nasdaq 100 Trust Series I -76.60% 11 0 83 94
RTH Retail HOLDRS -100.00% 0 0 16 16
SMH Semiconductor HOLDRS -77.78% 2 0 16 18
SPY SPDR 500 -77.35% 49 1 387 437
SWH Software HOLDRS -92.31% 0 1 12 13
TTH Telecom HOLDRS -63.64% 2 0 9 11
XHB Homebuilders HOLDRS -100.00% 0 0 21 21
XLB SPDR Materials -86.21% 2 0 27 29
XLE SPDR Energy -21.43% 11 0 17 28
XLF SPDR Financials -93.55% 3 0 90 93
XLU SPDR Utilities -92.86% 1 0 27 28
XLV SPDR Health Care -67.35% 8 0 41 49
             
MG # SUBINDUSTRY          
MG110 CHEMICALS - -47.25% 23 2 66 91
MG111 CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified -55.56% 2 0 7 9
MG112 CHEMICALS - Synthetics -41.67% 7 0 17 24
MG113 CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals -42.86% 4 0 10 14
MG114 CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals -50.00% 10 2 32 44
MG120 ENERGY - -29.82% 96 8 181 285
MG121 ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas -77.78% 1 0 8 9
MG122 ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas -21.51% 35 3 55 93
MG123 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing -55.56% 6 0 21 27
MG124 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration -20.27% 28 3 43 74
MG125 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services -49.02% 12 2 37 51
MG126 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines -9.68% 14 0 17 31
MG130 METALS & MINING - -37.13% 49 7 111 167
MG131 METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron -21.62% 13 3 21 37
MG132 METALS & MINING - Copper -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG133 METALS & MINING - Aluminum -87.50% 0 1 7 8
MG134 METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals -38.78% 15 0 34 49
MG135 METALS & MINING - Gold -28.00% 17 2 31 50
MG136 METALS & MINING - Silver -55.56% 2 0 7 9
MG137 METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining -62.50% 1 1 6 8
MG210 CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates -69.23% 2 0 11 13
MG310 CONSUMER DURABLES - -54.62% 25 4 90 119
MG311 CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG312 CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures -72.22% 2 1 15 18
MG313 CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories -100.00% 0 0 6 6
MG314 CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment -57.14% 4 1 16 21
MG315 CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment -70.00% 3 0 17 20
MG316 CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games -31.25% 5 1 10 16
MG317 CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG318 CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods -44.44% 2 1 6 9
MG319 CONSUMER DURABLES - Photographic Equipment & Supplies -45.45% 3 0 8 11
MG320 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - -51.25% 37 4 119 160
MG321 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing -24.24% 12 1 20 33
MG322 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories -73.91% 3 0 20 23
MG323 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics -21.74% 9 0 14 23
MG324 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products -52.63% 4 1 14 19
MG325 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products -75.00% 3 1 24 28
MG326 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers -80.00% 2 0 18 20
MG327 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products -50.00% 1 1 4 6
MG328 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Office Supplies -25.00% 3 0 5 8
MG330 AUTOMOTIVE - -84.38% 5 0 59 64
MG331 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG332 AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles -100.00% 0 0 8 8
MG333 AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG334 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts -83.33% 3 0 33 36
MG340 FOOD & BEVERAGE - -44.54% 32 2 85 119
MG341 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG342 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products -84.62% 1 0 12 13
MG343 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods -11.63% 18 2 23 43
MG344 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products -69.23% 2 0 11 13
MG345 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG346 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners -100.00% 0 0 5 5
MG347 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers -77.78% 1 0 8 9
MG348 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG349 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks -25.00% 6 0 10 16
MG350 TOBACCO - -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG351 TOBACCO - Cigarettes -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG352 TOBACCO - Tobacco Products -50.00% 1 0 3 4
MG410 BANKING - -40.27% 163 33 405 601
MG411 BANKING - Money Center Banks -79.49% 4 0 35 39
MG412 BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks -21.36% 36 9 58 103
MG413 BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks -20.79% 38 4 59 101
MG414 BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks -34.69% 14 4 31 49
MG415 BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks -69.49% 8 2 49 59
MG416 BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks -48.39% 8 0 23 31
MG417 BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks -47.06% 15 6 47 68
MG418 BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks -100.00% 0 0 16 16
MG419 BANKING - Savings & Loans -34.81% 40 8 87 135
MG420 FINANCIAL SERVICES - -47.60% 339 31 983 1353
MG421 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - National -70.00% 2 2 16 20
MG422 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regional -68.18% 3 1 18 22
MG423 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management -70.59% 5 0 29 34
MG424 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments -16.67% 31 8 45 84
MG425 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services -77.27% 5 0 39 44
MG426 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Debt -12.10% 196 15 252 463
MG427 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Equity -71.36% 83 3 504 590
MG428 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Foreign -68.75% 14 2 80 96
MG430 INSURANCE - -55.68% 36 6 134 176
MG431 INSURANCE - Life Insurance -78.13% 3 1 28 32
MG432 INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance -46.15% 3 1 9 13
MG433 INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance -44.55% 26 4 71 101
MG434 INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance -86.67% 1 0 14 15
MG435 INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers -60.00% 3 0 12 15
MG440 REAL ESTATE - -58.37% 41 5 163 209
MG441 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial -80.00% 3 0 27 30
MG442 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office -66.67% 1 1 7 9
MG443 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG444 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG446 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential -70.00% 3 0 17 20
MG447 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail -71.15% 7 1 44 52
MG448 REAL ESTATE - Mortgage Investment -21.43% 10 2 16 28
MG449 REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Development -46.00% 13 1 36 50
MG510 DRUGS - -30.03% 129 17 247 393
MG511 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major -68.00% 4 0 21 25
MG512 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other -44.16% 20 3 54 77
MG513 DRUGS - Drugs - Generic -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG514 DRUGS - Drug Delivery -14.29% 9 0 12 21
MG515 DRUGS - Drug Related Products 5.26% 9 2 8 19
MG516 DRUGS - Biotechnology -26.00% 70 8 122 200
MG517 DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances -23.81% 14 4 24 42
MG520 HEALTH SERVICES - -27.30% 99 7 176 282
MG521 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies -26.14% 31 3 54 88
MG522 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment -14.29% 39 0 52 91
MG523 HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans -76.47% 2 0 15 17
MG524 HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities -57.14% 3 0 11 14
MG525 HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG526 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research -37.50% 5 0 11 16
MG527 HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care -15.38% 5 1 7 13
MG528 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Practitioners 33.33% 3 2 1 6
MG529 HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services -29.63% 9 1 17 27
MG610 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - -79.17% 5 0 43 48
MG611 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Major Dive -100.00% 0 0 2 2
MG612 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services -78.26% 5 0 41 46
MG620 MANUFACTURING - -58.15% 37 3 144 184
MG621 MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery -68.42% 3 0 16 19
MG622 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components -60.87% 4 1 18 23
MG623 MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery -48.94% 11 2 34 47
MG624 MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls -100.00% 0 0 6 6
MG625 MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG626 MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories -55.56% 2 0 7 9
MG627 MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication -83.33% 1 0 11 12
MG628 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipment -58.33% 10 0 38 48
MG629 MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG630 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - -65.60% 20 3 102 125
MG631 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction -82.61% 2 0 21 23
MG632 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG633 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber -40.00% 4 1 10 15
MG634 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG635 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials -48.15% 7 0 20 27
MG636 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction -78.95% 2 0 17 19
MG637 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors -54.55% 2 1 8 11
MG638 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management -81.25% 1 1 14 16
MG710 LEISURE - -63.20% 21 4 100 125
MG711 LEISURE - Lodging -83.33% 1 0 11 12
MG712 LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos -40.00% 5 2 13 20
MG713 LEISURE - Restaurants -63.16% 10 1 46 57
MG714 LEISURE - Specialty Eateries -60.00% 1 0 4 5
MG715 LEISURE - Gaming Activities -100.00% 0 0 12 12
MG716 LEISURE - Sporting Activities -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG717 LEISURE - General Entertainment -41.67% 3 1 8 12
MG720 MEDIA - -45.71% 37 2 101 140
MG721 MEDIA - Advertising Services -70.00% 1 1 8 10
MG722 MEDIA - Marketing Services -75.00% 2 0 14 16
MG723 MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG724 MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MG725 MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio -55.56% 4 0 14 18
MG726 MEDIA - CATV Systems -68.00% 4 0 21 25
MG727 MEDIA - Movie Production 16.67% 7 0 5 12
MG728 MEDIA - Publishing - Periodicals/News -48.00% 6 1 18 25
MG729 MEDIA - Publishing - Books -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG730 RETAIL - -70.97% 11 5 77 93
MG731 RETAIL - Department Stores -100.00% 0 0 10 10
MG732 RETAIL - Discount -92.31% 0 1 12 13
MG733 RETAIL - Drug Stores -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG734 RETAIL - Grocery Stores -47.62% 5 1 15 21
MG735 RETAIL - Electronics Stores -85.71% 0 1 6 7
MG736 RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores -100.00% 0 0 4 4
MG737 RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores -87.50% 0 1 7 8
MG738 RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG739 RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses -61.11% 3 1 14 18
MG740 SPECIALTY RETAIL - -53.04% 26 2 87 115
MG741 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG742 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Toy & Hobby Stores -100.00% 0 0 1 1
MG743 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG744 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores -60.00% 1 0 4 5
MG745 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships -63.64% 2 0 9 11
MG746 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail -60.61% 6 1 26 33
MG747 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Apparel Stores -48.98% 12 1 36 49
MG750 WHOLESALE - -41.75% 28 4 71 103
MG751 WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale -33.33% 1 0 2 3
MG752 WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale -83.33% 0 1 5 6
MG753 WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale -100.00% 0 0 9 9
MG754 WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale -33.33% 8 0 16 24
MG755 WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale -55.56% 2 0 7 9
MG756 WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale -63.64% 2 0 9 11
MG757 WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG758 WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale 10.00% 5 1 4 10
MG759 WHOLESALE - Wholesale -25.00% 8 2 14 24
MG760 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - -49.37% 73 15 230 318
MG761 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services -45.89% 36 7 103 146
MG762 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services -70.00% 3 0 17 20
MG763 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services -70.00% 3 0 17 20
MG764 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services -13.33% 6 1 8 15
MG765 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Services -73.33% 3 2 25 30
MG766 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Security & Protection Services -62.50% 3 0 13 16
MG767 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services -37.50% 7 1 16 24
MG768 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services -75.00% 1 2 13 16
MG769 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services -22.58% 11 2 18 31
MG770 TRANSPORTATION - -43.88% 36 6 97 139
MG771 TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines -55.56% 2 0 7 9
MG772 TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines -15.79% 7 2 10 19
MG773 TRANSPORTATION - Air Services -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG774 TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG775 TRANSPORTATION - Trucking -30.77% 8 2 16 26
MG776 TRANSPORTATION - Shipping -55.10% 10 2 37 49
MG777 TRANSPORTATION - Railroads -50.00% 4 0 12 16
MG810 COMPUTER HARDWARE - -43.14% 26 6 70 102
MG811 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems -50.00% 2 0 6 8
MG812 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers -100.00% 0 0 3 3
MG813 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG814 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices 4.76% 10 2 9 21
MG815 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev -52.17% 4 3 16 23
MG816 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals -53.66% 9 1 31 41
MG820 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - -44.12% 71 10 191 272
MG821 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software -50.00% 5 0 15 20
MG822 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software -32.73% 17 3 35 55
MG823 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software -65.52% 5 0 24 29
MG824 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services -50.00% 3 0 9 12
MG825 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Services -44.83% 8 0 21 29
MG826 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service 0.00% 7 1 7 15
MG827 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services -45.10% 25 6 71 102
MG828 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG830 ELECTRONICS - -55.90% 72 13 271 356
MG831 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line -39.13% 7 0 16 23
MG832 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips -71.43% 2 0 12 14
MG833 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized -55.00% 9 0 31 40
MG834 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits -65.63% 9 4 51 64
MG835 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials -82.00% 4 1 45 50
MG836 ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards -22.22% 7 0 11 18
MG837 ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics -44.07% 14 5 40 59
MG838 ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instruments -51.14% 20 3 65 88
MG840 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - -51.72% 58 10 193 261
MG841 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications -63.64% 9 2 44 55
MG842 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment -30.68% 29 3 56 88
MG843 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products -38.89% 4 3 11 18
MG844 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers -100.00% 0 0 2 2
MG845 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic -69.57% 3 1 19 23
MG846 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign -77.14% 4 0 31 35
MG847 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Services -52.50% 9 1 30 40
MG850 INTERNET - -50.00% 21 5 68 94
MG851 INTERNET - Internet Service Providers -20.00% 2 0 3 5
MG852 INTERNET - Internet Information Providers -40.00% 9 3 23 35
MG853 INTERNET - Internet Software & Services -59.26% 10 2 42 54
MG910 UTILITIES - -61.24% 24 2 103 129
MG911 UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities -91.67% 0 1 11 12
MG912 UTILITIES - Electric Utilities -66.67% 8 1 42 51
MG913 UTILITIES - Gas Utilities -41.67% 7 0 17 24
MG914 UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities -60.00% 6 0 24 30
MG915 UTILITIES - Water Utilities -50.00% 3 0 9 12

Well, first lets look at breadth overall for the week.  By various measures it appears overall breadth in the stock market last week was almost identical to the weekly closing breadth for January 18th.  The implications of this are kind of neutral, if the breadth was much weaker than January 18th that would suggest a deeper testing of the lows next week.  But it wasn’t weaker.  Another point of comparison is that this weeks breadth was less weak than the prior weeks breadth was strong (i.e. this weeks breadth comes in at around -59% and the week prior is approx +68%).  This tells us the selling was less broad than the buying the week before.  This feels like consolidation more than panicked selling.  We shall see, it would not surprise us to see a little more downside next week but not as deep as the January 22nd and 23rd lows before another upside attempt is made.

To observe the strongest and weakest sectors last week you can sort the report by the “(A-D)/TOTAL” column. You will notice that only 6 out of the 273 sectors we track had better than 0% breadth. So, strength this week is more a matter of what stock market sectors were the least weak - that would include among other more specific sectors Energy, Health Services, Drugs, Transportation & Metals and Mining. On the weak side we see Homebuilders, Retail, Financials, Utilities, Software, Pharmaceuticals, Materials, Automotive and Real Estate among many others.

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Current Stock Market Sector Performance

Ralph February 2nd, 2008

Our regular readers know that last weekend we were calling for some upside progress in most major US Stock Market Indexes this week after some possible testing of that previous weeks lows. Well, we got the upside progress, WITHOUT the testing of those lows which, in our opinion, leaves us vulnerable to test them soon. Weekly price charts show major indexes closing at their weekly highs.  Overall breadth last week was the strongest seen since the week ending March 23, 2007.  This is very significant folks, and is NOT something you would know without breadth analysis.  That week led us out of a nasty early March selloff and led to 2 months of solid price advance in the markets. So, our take on this is that we could still go down to test the lows from January 22nd and 23rd but with how solid breadth was this week we may not get down that far without some solid advance first.  It would not be surprising to see next week’s action looking more like consolidation of this weeks advance.  There appears to be some important sector rotation happening right now as you may observe in our sector performance report below.  This could also “look like” consolidation in the major indexes as money is being shifted around into different (ahem) sectors.

February 1, 2008 Weekly Sector Performance Report

Sector ID Sector or Index Name (A-D)/TOTAL Net Change + Net Change 0 Net Change - Number Traded
DJ-15 Dow Jones Utility Average 100.00% 15 0 0 15
DJ-20 Dow Jones Transportation Average 90.00% 19 0 1 20
DJ-30 Dow Jones Industrial Average 86.67% 28 0 2 30
NDX--X Nasdaq 100 Index 68.00% 84 0 16 100
OEX Standard & Poors 100 Index 78.00% 89 0 11 100
MID--X Standard & Poors 400 Index 81.00% 362 0 38 400
SP-500 Standard & Poors 500 Index 84.80% 462 0 38 500
SML--X Standard & Poors 600 Index 73.79% 519 3 77 599
RUI-X Russell 1000 Index 82.94% 901 0 84 985
RUT-X Russell 2000 Index 65.30% 1547 12 320 1879
RUA-X Russell 3000 Index 71.38% 2449 12 404 2865
             
BBH Biotech HOLDRS 57.14% 11 0 3 14
DIA Diamonds Trust Series I 86.67% 28 0 2 30
HHH Internet HOLDRS 100.00% 11 0 0 11
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund 24.66% 90 2 54 146
IWM iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund 67.21% 1427 42 263 1732
IYR iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund 84.51% 65 1 5 71
IYT iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund 90.91% 21 0 1 22
IYZ iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund 90.00% 19 0 1 20
MDY SPDR Mid Cap 400 81.23% 323 1 33 357
OIH Oil Services Trust HOLDRS 38.46% 9 0 4 13
PPH Pharmaceutical HOLDRS 87.50% 15 0 1 16
QQQQ Nasdaq 100 Trust Series I 74.47% 82 0 12 94
RTH Retail HOLDRS 87.50% 15 0 1 16
SMH Semiconductor HOLDRS 100.00% 18 0 0 18
SPY SPDR 500 85.81% 406 0 31 437
SWH Software HOLDRS 38.46% 9 0 4 13
TTH Telecom HOLDRS 81.82% 10 0 1 11
XHB Homebuilders HOLDRS 100.00% 21 0 0 21
XLB SPDR Materials 79.31% 26 0 3 29
XLE SPDR Energy 78.57% 25 0 3 28
XLF SPDR Financials 87.10% 87 0 6 93
XLU SPDR Utilities 92.86% 27 0 1 28
XLV SPDR Health Care 75.51% 43 0 6 49
             
MG # SUBINDUSTRY          
MG110 CHEMICALS - 64.84% 74 2 15 91
MG111 CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified 77.78% 8 0 1 9
MG112 CHEMICALS - Synthetics 83.33% 22 0 2 24
MG113 CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals 42.86% 10 0 4 14
MG114 CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals 59.09% 34 2 8 44
MG120 ENERGY - 44.72% 204 3 77 284
MG121 ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas 100.00% 9 0 0 9
MG122 ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas 52.69% 70 2 21 93
MG123 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 53.85% 20 0 6 26
MG124 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration 28.38% 47 1 26 74
MG125 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 37.25% 35 0 16 51
MG126 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines 48.39% 23 0 8 31
MG130 METALS & MINING - 48.50% 120 8 39 167
MG131 METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron 81.08% 32 3 2 37
MG132 METALS & MINING - Copper 100.00% 6 0 0 6
MG133 METALS & MINING - Aluminum 87.50% 7 1 0 8
MG134 METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals 83.67% 45 0 4 49
MG135 METALS & MINING - Gold -8.00% 21 4 25 50
MG136 METALS & MINING - Silver -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG137 METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining 50.00% 6 0 2 8
MG210 CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates 100.00% 13 0 0 13
MG310 CONSUMER DURABLES - 47.06% 86 3 30 119
MG311 CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances 55.56% 7 0 2 9
MG312 CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures 77.78% 16 0 2 18
MG313 CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories 66.67% 5 0 1 6
MG314 CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment 57.14% 16 1 4 21
MG315 CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment 10.00% 11 0 9 20
MG316 CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games 62.50% 13 0 3 16
MG317 CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods 44.44% 6 1 2 9
MG318 CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods 0.00% 4 1 4 9
MG319 CONSUMER DURABLES - Photographic Equipment & Supplies 45.45% 8 0 3 11
MG320 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - 68.75% 132 6 22 160
MG321 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing 78.79% 29 1 3 33
MG322 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories 73.91% 20 0 3 23
MG323 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics 26.09% 13 3 7 23
MG324 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products 73.68% 16 1 2 19
MG325 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products 75.00% 24 1 3 28
MG326 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers 70.00% 17 0 3 20
MG327 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products 100.00% 6 0 0 6
MG328 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Office Supplies 75.00% 7 0 1 8
MG330 AUTOMOTIVE - 70.31% 54 1 9 64
MG331 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major 90.00% 9 1 0 10
MG332 AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles 50.00% 6 0 2 8
MG333 AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles 80.00% 9 0 1 10
MG334 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts 66.67% 30 0 6 36
MG340 FOOD & BEVERAGE - 47.06% 86 3 30 119
MG341 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG342 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products 23.08% 8 0 5 13
MG343 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods 39.53% 29 2 12 43
MG344 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products 84.62% 12 0 1 13
MG345 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products 83.33% 5 1 0 6
MG346 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG347 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers 77.78% 8 0 1 9
MG348 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries 71.43% 6 0 1 7
MG349 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks 25.00% 10 0 6 16
MG350 TOBACCO - 80.00% 9 0 1 10
MG351 TOBACCO - Cigarettes 66.67% 5 0 1 6
MG352 TOBACCO - Tobacco Products 100.00% 4 0 0 4
MG410 BANKING - 58.40% 462 28 111 601
MG411 BANKING - Money Center Banks 66.67% 32 1 6 39
MG412 BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks 52.43% 74 9 20 103
MG413 BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks 40.59% 69 4 28 101
MG414 BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks 44.90% 34 3 12 49
MG415 BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks 84.75% 54 1 4 59
MG416 BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks 54.84% 24 0 7 31
MG417 BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks 63.24% 55 1 12 68
MG418 BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks 75.00% 14 0 2 16
MG419 BANKING - Savings & Loans 63.70% 106 9 20 135
MG420 FINANCIAL SERVICES - 60.95% 1075 26 251 1352
MG421 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - National 45.00% 14 1 5 20
MG422 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regional 95.45% 21 1 0 22
MG423 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management 88.24% 32 0 2 34
MG424 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments 56.63% 61 8 14 83
MG425 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services 68.18% 37 0 7 44
MG426 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Debt 38.79% 317 10 137 464
MG427 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Equity 72.84% 506 6 77 589
MG428 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Foreign 81.25% 87 0 9 96
MG430 INSURANCE - 69.32% 145 8 23 176
MG431 INSURANCE - Life Insurance 87.50% 29 2 1 32
MG432 INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance 15.38% 7 1 5 13
MG433 INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance 71.29% 84 5 12 101
MG434 INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance 86.67% 14 0 1 15
MG435 INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers 46.67% 11 0 4 15
MG440 REAL ESTATE - 77.99% 184 4 21 209
MG441 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial 73.33% 26 0 4 30
MG442 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office 88.89% 8 1 0 9
MG443 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG444 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel 60.00% 8 0 2 10
MG446 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential 100.00% 20 0 0 20
MG447 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail 78.85% 46 1 5 52
MG448 REAL ESTATE - Mortgage Investment 85.71% 25 2 1 28
MG449 REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Development 76.00% 44 0 6 50
MG510 DRUGS - 22.45% 229 22 141 392
MG511 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major 20.00% 15 0 10 25
MG512 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other 33.77% 50 3 24 77
MG513 DRUGS - Drugs - Generic 55.56% 7 0 2 9
MG514 DRUGS - Drug Delivery 40.00% 14 0 6 20
MG515 DRUGS - Drug Related Products 57.89% 14 2 3 19
MG516 DRUGS - Biotechnology 16.00% 109 14 77 200
MG517 DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances 2.38% 20 3 19 42
MG520 HEALTH SERVICES - 35.46% 189 4 89 282
MG521 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies 32.95% 58 1 29 88
MG522 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment 40.66% 64 0 27 91
MG523 HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans 52.94% 13 0 4 17
MG524 HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities 57.14% 11 0 3 14
MG525 HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG526 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research 12.50% 9 0 7 16
MG527 HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care 30.77% 8 1 4 13
MG528 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Practitioners 33.33% 3 2 1 6
MG529 HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services 33.33% 18 0 9 27
MG610 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - 68.75% 40 1 7 48
MG611 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Major Dive 100.00% 2 0 0 2
MG612 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services 67.39% 38 1 7 46
MG620 MANUFACTURING - 59.24% 144 5 35 184
MG621 MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery 84.21% 17 1 1 19
MG622 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components 65.22% 19 0 4 23
MG623 MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery 59.57% 36 3 8 47
MG624 MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls 100.00% 6 0 0 6
MG625 MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories 60.00% 8 0 2 10
MG626 MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories 55.56% 7 0 2 9
MG627 MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication 58.33% 9 1 2 12
MG628 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipment 45.83% 35 0 13 48
MG629 MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG630 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - 84.13% 113 6 7 126
MG631 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction 95.65% 22 1 0 23
MG632 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing 28.57% 4 1 2 7
MG633 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber 86.67% 14 0 1 15
MG634 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement 100.00% 7 0 0 7
MG635 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials 92.59% 26 0 1 27
MG636 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction 80.00% 17 2 1 20
MG637 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors 54.55% 8 1 2 11
MG638