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Online Trading Breadth Based Sector Performance

Ralph May 3rd, 2008

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Last week we commented that the Dow and S&P 500 appeared clear to run to their sma 200’s. The Dow reached that target on Friday and the SP-500 lagged behind (as we suggested it would) but is just about to make it there as well. We would expect the S&P500 to complete that target next week but overall the upward trend is appearing to be a bit tired. We would expect to see some consolidation next week, even some possible testing of supports, as this market refuels for more upside to come in the coming weeks.


Breadth for the market overall last week was in the range of +25% which is fairly strong. This week the broadest based buying (on a percentage basis) was in Transportation, Semiconductors, Utilities, Financials and Pharmaceuticals among many others. The broadest based selling was in Tobacco, Materials, Energy and Oil.  The free report will give you all the detail you need.

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We invite you to learn more about the huge advantage breadth analysis gives you as a trader or investor. As you can see in the table above we track 11 Major US Stock Market Indexes and Averages, 23 important Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) and all of the widely followed Hemscott Financial Data North American Industry Groups. These groups are easily tracked within the award winning Worden Brothers Stock Market Trading Software Telechart. This software works perfectly with this report, we suggest you give it a try!

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Online Trading Market Analysis

Ralph April 26th, 2008

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Our readers know that last week we were calling for some consolidation and possibly more upside in the market - ”We would expect to see some consolidation and even a bit more upside progress next week.  Any downside exploration should be met with buying in what was the prior resistance zone.”  That is, of course, exactly what happened. The DJ-30 and SP-500 both closed very strongly for the week and have cleared some important chart points leaving, by some standards, nothing but blue sky above.  The Dow looks free to run to sma200 at approximately 13,074.  The SP-500 is sitting just below the confluence of sma500, the upper bollinger band (standard settings) and ema200.  This could prove to be some stout resistance.  After that, it is also free to run to it’s sma200 at approximately 1,436.


Breadth for the market overall last week was about as close to 0% as it gets, very similar to recent weeks ending February 15th and 22nd.  This week the broadest based buying (on a percentage basis) was in Retail, Real Estate, Pharmaceutical and Aerospace sectors among others.  The broadest based selling was in Utilities and Metals & Mining among others.  The free report will give you all the detail you need.

We had previously published the weekly reports live on this blog but decided to step up our generosity another notch and give it away in an excel format (we previously charged $5 for this) for FREE from now on! The feedback we’ve been getting from our customers is that the Excel format is much more user friendly than the blog format.

We invite you to learn more about the huge advantage breadth analysis gives you as a trader or investor. As you can see in the table above we track 11 Major US Stock Market Indexes and Averages, 23 important Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) and all of the widely followed Hemscott Financial Data North American Industry Groups. These groups are easily tracked within the award winning Worden Brothers Stock Market Trading Software Telechart. This software works perfectly with this report, we suggest you give it a try!

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Hottest and Coldest Stock Market Sectors

Ralph April 19th, 2008

Who else was accumulating long positions along side us while the DJ-30 was testing it’s April 1st lows on Tuesday and Wednesday morning last week?  We mentioned last weekend that this would be a great place to get long as some kind of bounce was likely there.  We told our readers to expect some weakness on Monday and then the rest of the week should show upside progress.  This is exactly what happened. 

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The market was surprisingly strong this week, taking out what had been a well fortified resistance zone. The DJ-30 managed to take out over 3 months of resistance on Friday, this will likely (and has already likely) converted many shorts to the light, making support out of what was only a few days ago sturdy resistance.  The SP-500, however, has only tested it’s early February highs and closed just above it’s late February highs.  This leaves some doubt as to whether or not the resistance here has been converted to support.    Breadth for the market overall this week was very similar to week ending April 4th which led to downside the following week.  The difference here is that week stopped just under resistance whereas this week, by many standards, resistance has been penetrated, and with good volume.  We would expect to see some consolidation and even a bit more upside progress next week.  Any downside exploration should be met with buying in what was the prior resistance zone.

This week we have 18 sectors with +100% breadth and only 22 sectors with less than 0% breadth. You will be able to easily sort the report by the “(A-D)/Total” column to see which sectors where the strongest and weakest. Enjoy!

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Online Trading Sector Performance - What’s HOT, What’s NOT

Ralph April 12th, 2008

Last weekend we stated “… we’re not seeing strong clues for a push through resistance next week” which allowed us to fade Monday’s false upside breakout. We hope some of you readers enjoyed some profits on the short side this week as well, especially if you held into the close on Friday. Both the DJ-30 and SP-500 fell on Friday to almost as low as their opening prices from April 1 (the big up day in the market). Those opening prices would be a good place to expect the downside action to pause, and possibly even be a good place to expect some bounce. The Diamonds closed the gap from April 1 on Friday and SPY came to within 28 cents, we would expect that gap to be fully filled on Monday or sometime next week before we get any bounce.

Breadth for the overall market last week was fairly weak, quite similar to the overall market breadth for week ending March 7. You will notice that after that week, there was one more day of downside then some bottoming action took place, leading to the recent rally (series of higher highs and higher lows) we’ve been seeing since then. All in all it appears next week we might see a bit more downside on Monday and then some upward progress to retest the now fortified resistance zone in the indexes. The consolidation this week may have allowed the market to refuel enough to push through that zone. We shall see.

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We had previously published the weekly reports live on this blog but decided to step up our generosity another notch and give it away in an excel format (we previously charged $5 for this) for FREE from now on! The feedback we’ve been getting from our customers is that the Excel format is much more user friendly than the blog format.

This week we had only 10 sectors with stronger than 0% breadth. Lots of Energy and Utility related sectors are populating the relatively stronger side of the market this week. We have 16 sectors with -100% breadth, (traders voting unanimously to be OUT of those sectors). On the weak side we see Homebuilders, Internet, REal Estate, Retail, Software, Nasdaq 100, Transportation and Telecom sectors among many others.

We invite you to learn more about the huge advantage breadth analysis gives you as a trader or investor. As you can see in the table above we track 11 Major US Stock Market Indexes and Averages, 23 important Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) and all of the widely followed Hemscott Financial Data North American Industry Groups. These groups are easily tracked within the award winning Worden Brothers Stock Market Trading Software Telechart. This software works perfectly with this report, we suggest you give it a try!

If you’d like to receive any previous Weekly Sector Breadth Reports just let us know!

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Hot & Cold Online Trading Sector Performance

Ralph April 5th, 2008

Last weekend we stated “… it appears that all the clues are pointing to upside next week, suggesting we may have made the bottom at least for a little while” and we got that upside, 95% of which all occurred in one day, Tuesday.  The market shot up on that day and hit the now well established resistance zone (for the Dow Jones Industrial Average 12,650 to 12,750) and spent the rest of the week consolidating in that area, like a bunch of balloons trapped in the ceiling of a room.  A lot of energy is being built into that zone and if it can be penetrated to the upside next week it should convert to some stout support for a while.

What happens in a resistance zone is very hard to predict but there are some slight clues suggesting any upside attempt will fail next week. First of all the volume on Tuesdays advance was very lack luster so OBV (On Balance Volume) for most indexes is NOT confirming this recent advance. Secondly, overall market breadth for the week was very strong, in the order of about +65%. Normally this would be a good sign but this is about the exact same reading as we had on week ending February 1 which would have been a great time to be heavy short or in puts. All in all, we’re not seeing strong clues for a push through resistance next week and even if it does happen we see it as likely to fail in the weeks to come (barring any new evidence of real strength).

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We had previously published the weekly reports live on this blog but decided to step up our generosity another notch and give it away in an excel format (we previously charged $5 for this) for FREE from now on!  The feedback we’ve been getting from our customers is that the Excel format is much more user friendly than the blog format.

This week we had about 24 sectors with +100% breadth. It’s been a while since we’ve seen that. Utilities, Transportation, Oil and Homebuilders are some of those sectors. Also, the broadest based buying was seen in Energy, Materials, Semiconductors, Retail, Real Estate among many other sectors. There really weren’t any sectors that had much selling last week, at least on a breadth basis. In fact, only 9 sectors had less than 0% breadth which is a very strong sign.

We invite you to learn more about the huge advantage breadth analysis gives you as a trader or investor. As you can see in the table above we track 11 Major US Stock Market Indexes and Averages, 23 important Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) and all of the widely followed Hemscott Financial Data North American Industry Groups. These groups are easily tracked within the award winning Worden Brothers Stock Market Trading Software Telechart. This software works perfectly with this report, we suggest you give it a try!

If you’d like to receive any previous Weekly Sector Breadth Reports just let us know!

Good Trading!

Hot & Cold Stock Market Sector Performance

Ralph March 29th, 2008

Last weekend we stated “Perhaps Monday we will see a head fake move to the upside and then down all week” but of course it’s impossible to time the market so that must have been a lucky coincidence (wink).  We also called an upside target for the DJ-30 of 12,554 which, although surpassed, is about the exact upside close for past Monday and open for the following Tuesday morning!  Perhaps certain things in the markets are somewhat predictable?  But I digress…

Anyway, weekly charts of most major Stock market indexes show a low volume consolidation in the upper half (and above) of the previous weeks higher volume advancing candle.  Breadth for the market overall this week, surprisingly, was about the same as last week, roughly in the order of +15%!  So, although it appears that this week was a consolidation, even a down week in index price, actually breadth was equally as strong as the previous weeks strong index advance.  But, looking at breadth is useless, right?  Think again … So, it appears that all the clues are pointing to upside next week, suggesting we may have made the bottom at least for a little while.  Also, weekly charts of major indexes are showing bullish divergences in MACD lines of various settings. One final mention for the bullish case is that the SP-500 and DJ-30 have an almost (although imperfect) cup with handle pattern, with nice decreasing volume on the handle suggesting blast off next week.  We shall see, let’s be careful out there…

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March 28, 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% 5 0 10 15
DJ-20 Dow Jones Transportation Average 0.00% 10 0 10 20
DJ-30 Dow Jones Industrial Average -40.00% 9 0 21 30
NDX--X Nasdaq 100 Index -4.00% 48 0 52 100
OEX Standard & Poors 100 Index -8.00% 46 0 54 100
MID--X Standard & Poors 400 Index -4.26% 191 0 208 399
SP-500 Standard & Poors 500 Index -19.60% 200 2 298 500
SML--X Standard & Poors 600 Index -6.18% 276 10 313 599
RUI-X Russell 1000 Index -11.41% 434 2 546 982
RUT-X Russell 2000 Index 1.45% 937 17 910 1864
RUA-X Russell 3000 Index -2.95% 1372 19 1456 2847
             
BBH Biotech HOLDRS 85.71% 13 0 1 14
DIA Diamonds Trust Series I -33.33% 10 0 20 30
HHH Internet HOLDRS -9.09% 5 0 6 11
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund 51.37% 108 5 33 146
IWM iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund 1.98% 853 46 819 1718
IYR iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund -55.71% 15 1 54 70
IYT iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund 0.00% 11 0 11 22
IYZ iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund -20.00% 8 0 12 20
MDY SPDR Mid Cap 400 -3.37% 172 0 184 356
OIH Oil Services Trust HOLDRS 84.62% 12 0 1 13
PPH Pharmaceutical HOLDRS -37.50% 5 0 11 16
QQQQ Nasdaq 100 Trust Series I -4.00% 48 0 52 100
RTH Retail HOLDRS -50.00% 4 0 12 16
SMH Semiconductor HOLDRS -33.33% 6 0 12 18
SPY SPDR 500 -19.50% 175 1 260 436
SWH Software HOLDRS -38.46% 4 0 9 13
TTH Telecom HOLDRS -27.27% 4 0 7 11
XHB Homebuilders HOLDRS -61.90% 4 0 17 21
XLB SPDR Materials 72.41% 25 0 4 29
XLE SPDR Energy 71.43% 24 0 4 28
XLF SPDR Financials -75.27% 11 1 81 93
XLU SPDR Utilities -28.57% 10 0 18 28
XLV SPDR Health Care 2.04% 25 0 24 49
             
MG # SUBINDUSTRY          
MG110 CHEMICALS - 57.14% 71 1 19 91
MG111 CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified 77.78% 8 0 1 9
MG112 CHEMICALS - Synthetics 73.91% 20 0 3 23
MG113 CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals 73.33% 13 0 2 15
MG114 CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals 38.64% 30 1 13 44
MG120 ENERGY - 65.42% 242 4 49 295
MG121 ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas 100.00% 11 0 0 11
MG122 ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas 75.27% 81 1 11 93
MG123 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 3.70% 14 0 13 27
MG124 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration 65.82% 65 1 13 79
MG125 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 80.39% 45 2 4 51
MG126 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines 52.94% 26 0 8 34
MG130 METALS & MINING - 68.45% 138 7 23 168
MG131 METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron 71.05% 31 3 4 38
MG132 METALS & MINING - Copper 100.00% 6 0 0 6
MG133 METALS & MINING - Aluminum 100.00% 7 0 0 7
MG134 METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals 84.31% 47 0 4 51
MG135 METALS & MINING - Gold 44.90% 34 3 12 49
MG136 METALS & MINING - Silver 66.67% 7 1 1 9
MG137 METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining 50.00% 6 0 2 8
MG210 CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates 7.69% 7 0 6 13
MG310 CONSUMER DURABLES - 0.83% 58 5 57 120
MG311 CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG312 CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures 0.00% 9 0 9 18
MG313 CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG314 CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment -9.52% 9 1 11 21
MG315 CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment 35.00% 12 3 5 20
MG316 CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games -18.75% 6 1 9 16
MG317 CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG318 CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG319 CONSUMER DURABLES - Photographic Equipment & Supplies 27.27% 7 0 4 11
MG320 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - 7.41% 83 8 71 162
MG321 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing 8.82% 17 3 14 34
MG322 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories -21.74% 9 0 14 23
MG323 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics 0.00% 11 1 11 23
MG324 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products -5.26% 8 2 9 19
MG325 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products 32.14% 18 1 9 28
MG326 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers 28.57% 13 1 7 21
MG327 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG328 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Office Supplies -25.00% 3 0 5 8
MG330 AUTOMOTIVE - 6.06% 35 0 31 66
MG331 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG332 AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles 55.56% 7 0 2 9
MG333 AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG334 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts 2.70% 19 0 18 37
MG340 FOOD & BEVERAGE - 21.85% 71 3 45 119
MG341 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG342 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products 38.46% 8 2 3 13
MG343 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods 46.51% 31 1 11 43
MG344 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products -38.46% 4 0 9 13
MG345 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products 66.67% 5 0 1 6
MG346 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG347 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers 50.00% 6 0 2 8
MG348 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG349 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks 12.50% 9 0 7 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 - -19.83% 221 39 340 600
MG411 BANKING - Money Center Banks -23.08% 15 0 24 39
MG412 BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks -8.74% 43 8 52 103
MG413 BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks -7.00% 43 7 50 100
MG414 BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks -24.49% 17 3 29 49
MG415 BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks -62.71% 10 2 47 59
MG416 BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks -41.94% 8 2 21 31
MG417 BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks -19.40% 25 4 38 67
MG418 BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks 37.50% 11 0 5 16
MG419 BANKING - Savings & Loans -18.38% 49 13 74 136
MG420 FINANCIAL SERVICES - 34.14% 896 43 429 1368
MG421 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - National -57.89% 4 0 15 19
MG422 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regional -68.18% 3 1 18 22
MG423 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management -25.71% 13 0 22 35
MG424 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments 28.26% 55 8 29 92
MG425 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services -9.09% 20 0 24 44
MG426 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Debt 57.58% 356 16 90 462
MG427 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Equity 22.87% 359 18 222 599
MG428 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Foreign 81.05% 86 0 9 95
MG430 INSURANCE - -19.89% 68 5 103 176
MG431 INSURANCE - Life Insurance 0.00% 15 2 15 32
MG432 INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance 8.33% 6 1 5 12
MG433 INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance -21.57% 39 2 61 102
MG434 INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance -60.00% 3 0 12 15
MG435 INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers -33.33% 5 0 10 15
MG440 REAL ESTATE - -30.58% 70 3 133 206
MG441 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial -66.67% 5 0 25 30
MG442 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office -75.00% 1 0 7 8
MG443 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG444 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel -50.00% 2 1 7 10
MG446 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential -60.00% 4 0 16 20
MG447 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail -44.00% 13 2 35 50
MG448 REAL ESTATE - Mortgage Investment -15.38% 11 0 15 26
MG449 REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Development 15.38% 30 0 22 52
MG510 DRUGS - 29.75% 250 19 131 400
MG511 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major 16.00% 14 1 10 25
MG512 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other 27.50% 48 6 26 80
MG513 DRUGS - Drugs - Generic 80.00% 9 0 1 10
MG514 DRUGS - Drug Delivery -23.81% 7 2 12 21
MG515 DRUGS - Drug Related Products -16.67% 7 1 10 18
MG516 DRUGS - Biotechnology 39.02% 139 7 59 205
MG517 DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances 31.71% 26 2 13 41
MG520 HEALTH SERVICES - 12.85% 154 17 117 288
MG521 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies 16.48% 50 6 35 91
MG522 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment 6.45% 48 3 42 93
MG523 HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans -58.82% 3 1 13 17
MG524 HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities -14.29% 6 0 8 14
MG525 HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals 60.00% 8 0 2 10
MG526 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research 29.41% 11 0 6 17
MG527 HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care 46.15% 9 1 3 13
MG528 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Practitioners 16.67% 2 3 1 6
MG529 HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services 37.04% 17 3 7 27
MG610 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - 25.00% 29 2 17 48
MG611 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Major Dive 0.00% 1 0 1 2
MG612 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services 26.09% 28 2 16 46
MG620 MANUFACTURING - 37.84% 124 7 54 185
MG621 MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery 85.00% 18 1 1 20
MG622 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components -13.04% 10 0 13 23
MG623 MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery 51.06% 34 3 10 47
MG624 MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG625 MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG626 MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG627 MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication 50.00% 9 0 3 12
MG628 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipment 52.08% 35 3 10 48
MG629 MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG630 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - 21.43% 72 9 45 126
MG631 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction -12.50% 10 1 13 24
MG632 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing -14.29% 2 2 3 7
MG633 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber 0.00% 7 1 7 15
MG634 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG635 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials 44.44% 18 3 6 27
MG636 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction 47.37% 14 0 5 19
MG637 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors 36.36% 7 1 3 11
MG638 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management 18.75% 9 1 6 16
MG710 LEISURE - -17.07% 49 4 70 123
MG711 LEISURE - Lodging 50.00% 9 0 3 12
MG712 LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos 0.00% 9 0 9 18
MG713 LEISURE - Restaurants -42.11% 16 1 40 57
MG714 LEISURE - Specialty Eateries 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG715 LEISURE - Gaming Activities -41.67% 3 1 8 12
MG716 LEISURE - Sporting Activities 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG717 LEISURE - General Entertainment 0.00% 5 2 5 12
MG720 MEDIA - -9.72% 64 2 78 144
MG721 MEDIA - Advertising Services 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG722 MEDIA - Marketing Services 17.65% 10 0 7 17
MG723 MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified 0.00% 3 1 3 7
MG724 MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV -35.00% 6 1 13 20
MG725 MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio 22.22% 11 0 7 18
MG726 MEDIA - CATV Systems 3.70% 14 0 13 27
MG727 MEDIA - Movie Production -16.67% 5 0 7 12
MG728 MEDIA - Publishing - Periodicals/News -38.46% 8 0 18 26
MG729 MEDIA - Publishing - Books -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG730 RETAIL - -16.84% 38 3 54 95
MG731 RETAIL - Department Stores -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG732 RETAIL - Discount -30.77% 4 1 8 13
MG733 RETAIL - Drug Stores 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG734 RETAIL - Grocery Stores 9.52% 11 1 9 21
MG735 RETAIL - Electronics Stores 0.00% 3 1 3 7
MG736 RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores -20.00% 2 0 3 5
MG737 RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores 25.00% 5 0 3 8
MG738 RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG739 RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses -26.32% 7 0 12 19
MG740 SPECIALTY RETAIL - -29.57% 38 5 72 115
MG741 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores -55.56% 2 0 7 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 60.00% 4 0 1 5
MG745 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships -81.82% 1 0 10 11
MG746 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail -12.12% 13 3 17 33
MG747 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Apparel Stores -46.94% 12 2 35 49
MG750 WHOLESALE - 19.42% 60 3 40 103
MG751 WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale -100.00% 0 0 3 3
MG752 WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale 60.00% 4 0 1 5
MG753 WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale 77.78% 8 0 1 9
MG754 WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale 45.83% 17 1 6 24
MG755 WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale 22.22% 5 1 3 9
MG756 WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale 9.09% 6 0 5 11
MG757 WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG758 WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG759 WHOLESALE - Wholesale 8.00% 13 1 11 25
MG760 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - 7.52% 167 9 143 319
MG761 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services 6.80% 75 7 65 147
MG762 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services -27.27% 8 0 14 22
MG763 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services -45.00% 5 1 14 20
MG764 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services 14.29% 8 0 6 14
MG765 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Services 33.33% 20 0 10 30
MG766 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Security & Protection Services 64.71% 14 0 3 17
MG767 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services -39.13% 7 0 16 23
MG768 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services 50.00% 12 0 4 16
MG769 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services 23.33% 18 1 11 30
MG770 TRANSPORTATION - 17.39% 79 4 55 138
MG771 TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines -66.67% 1 1 7 9
MG772 TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines -11.11% 8 0 10 18
MG773 TRANSPORTATION - Air Services 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG774 TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG775 TRANSPORTATION - Trucking -20.00% 9 2 14 25
MG776 TRANSPORTATION - Shipping 50.00% 37 1 12 50
MG777 TRANSPORTATION - Railroads 50.00% 12 0 4 16
MG810 COMPUTER HARDWARE - 14.85% 57 2 42 101
MG811 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems 33.33% 6 0 3 9
MG812 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers 33.33% 2 0 1 3
MG813 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems 66.67% 5 0 1 6
MG814 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices -4.76% 10 0 11 21
MG815 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev 14.29% 12 0 9 21
MG816 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals 12.20% 22 2 17 41
MG820 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - 13.19% 150 9 114 273
MG821 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software 20.00% 11 2 7 20
MG822 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software 21.43% 33 2 21 56
MG823 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software 6.90% 15 1 13 29
MG824 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services 33.33% 8 0 4 12
MG825 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Services 10.34% 16 0 13 29
MG826 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service 0.00% 7 1 7 15
MG827 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services 18.63% 59 3 40 102
MG828 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG830 ELECTRONICS - 28.41% 224 13 122 359
MG831 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line 41.67% 17 0 7 24
MG832 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips 14.29% 8 0 6 14
MG833 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized 26.19% 26 1 15 42
MG834 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits 32.81% 41 3 20 64
MG835 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials 28.00% 31 2 17 50
MG836 ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards 0.00% 9 0 9 18
MG837 ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics 23.73% 34 5 20 59
MG838 ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instruments 34.09% 58 2 28 88
MG840 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 27.63% 159 10 88 257
MG841 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications 50.91% 40 3 12 55
MG842 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment 22.35% 51 2 32 85
MG843 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products 41.18% 11 2 4 17
MG844 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers 100.00% 2 0 0 2
MG845 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic -39.13% 6 2 15 23
MG846 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign 48.57% 26 0 9 35
MG847 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Services 17.50% 23 1 16 40
MG850 INTERNET - 28.42% 58 6 31 95
MG851 INTERNET - Internet Service Providers 100.00% 5 0 0 5
MG852 INTERNET - Internet Information Providers 25.00% 21 3 12 36
MG853 INTERNET - Internet Software & Services 24.07% 32 3 19 54
MG910 UTILITIES - -5.34% 62 0 69 131
MG911 UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities 45.45% 8 0 3 11
MG912 UTILITIES - Electric Utilities 5.66% 28 0 25 53
MG913 UTILITIES - Gas Utilities -20.00% 10 0 15 25
MG914 UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities -33.33% 10 0 20 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. This week the broadest buying (on a percentage basis) was in Biotech, Energy, Materials, Metals & Mining.  The broadest selling was in Financials, Homebuilders, Real Estate and Retail sectors.

We invite you to learn more about the huge advantage breadth analysis gives you as a trader or investor. As you can see in the table above we track 11 Major US Stock Market Indexes and Averages, 23 important Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) and all of the widely followed Hemscott Financial Data North American Industry Groups. These groups are easily tracked within the award winning Worden Brothers Stock Market Trading Software Telechart. This software works perfectly with this report, we suggest you give it a try!

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Current Stock Market Sector Performance

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Last weekend we stated “… the indexes appear poised to rally here.” and that’s exactly what happened.  But will we see follow through next week? Most major Stock market Indexes closed near their highs for the week and closed above the pivot open/close of the small double bottom formation they have.  The lows of that double bottom formation are mostly seen on March 10/11 and March 17th.  By many trading standards these double bottoms are confirmed and would suggest more rally at least to the measure of the double bottom heights.  For the DJ-30 this would be a conservative target of 12,554 and for the SP-500 a target of approx. 1,365.   Of course it helped that the FED showed some balls this week with a nice hefty rate cut.  Breadth overall for the week was positive roughly in the order of +15% which is actually a rather mildly positive reading.  This, in our view, is breadth not really confirming the market advance.  This mildly positive breadth reading in light of the FED’s latest action suggests traders and investors saying “Thanks Ben, but a bit too late now buddy.”  It would not be surprising to see the indexes rollover next week for more downside exploration or at best to consolidate last weeks gains.  Of course, the upside double bottom targets might be taken out first before the rollover.  Perhaps Monday we will see a head fake move to the upside and then down all week?  This would be a mirror image of last week as the Bigs got to burn those who got short on Monday’s downside fake move.  Perhaps they will sucker in some longs on Monday now? 

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March 20, 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 20.00% 9 0 6 15
DJ-20 Dow Jones Transportation Average 80.00% 18 0 2 20
DJ-30 Dow Jones Industrial Average 46.67% 22 0 8 30
NDX--X Nasdaq 100 Index 35.00% 67 1 32 100
OEX Standard & Poors 100 Index 46.00% 73 0 27 100
MID--X Standard & Poors 400 Index 35.34% 270 0 129 399
SP-500 Standard & Poors 500 Index 42.80% 356 2 142 500
SML--X Standard & Poors 600 Index 48.41% 440 9 150 599
RUI-X Russell 1000 Index 30.11% 638 3 342 983
RUT-X Russell 2000 Index 45.98% 1355 14 497 1866
RUA-X Russell 3000 Index 40.46% 1993 17 840 2850
             
BBH Biotech HOLDRS 14.29% 8 0 6 14
DIA Diamonds Trust Series I 40.00% 21 0 9 30
HHH Internet HOLDRS 45.45% 8 0 3 11
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund 17.81% 85 2 59 146
IWM iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund 43.48% 1212 41 465 1718
IYR iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund 70.00% 59 1 10 70
IYT iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund 81.82% 20 0 2 22
IYZ iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund 40.00% 14 0 6 20
MDY SPDR Mid Cap 400 40.45% 250 0 106 356
OIH Oil Services Trust HOLDRS -100.00% 0 0 13 13
PPH Pharmaceutical HOLDRS 62.50% 13 0 3 16
QQQQ Nasdaq 100 Trust Series I 35.00% 67 1 32 100
RTH Retail HOLDRS 87.50% 15 0 1 16
SMH Semiconductor HOLDRS 11.11% 10 0 8 18
SPY SPDR 500 43.58% 312 2 122 436
SWH Software HOLDRS 84.62% 12 0 1 13
TTH Telecom HOLDRS 63.64% 9 0 2 11
XHB Homebuilders HOLDRS 100.00% 21 0 0 21
XLB SPDR Materials -13.79% 12 1 16 29
XLE SPDR Energy -85.71% 2 0 26 28
XLF SPDR Financials 78.49% 83 0 10 93
XLU SPDR Utilities 28.57% 18 0 10 28
XLV SPDR Health Care 26.53% 31 0 18 49
             
MG # SUBINDUSTRY          
MG110 CHEMICALS - -13.33% 37 4 49 90
MG111 CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified -22.22% 3 1 5 9
MG112 CHEMICALS - Synthetics -17.39% 9 1 13 23
MG113 CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals -66.67% 2 1 12 15
MG114 CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals 9.30% 23 1 19 43
MG120 ENERGY - -77.29% 31 5 259 295
MG121 ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas -100.00% 0 0 11 11
MG122 ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas -82.80% 7 2 84 93
MG123 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing -55.56% 6 0 21 27
MG124 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration -86.08% 5 1 73 79
MG125 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services -72.55% 6 2 43 51
MG126 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines -58.82% 7 0 27 34
MG130 METALS & MINING - -77.98% 16 5 147 168
MG131 METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron -57.89% 6 4 28 38
MG132 METALS & MINING - Copper -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG133 METALS & MINING - Aluminum -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG134 METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals -96.08% 1 0 50 51
MG135 METALS & MINING - Gold -77.55% 5 1 43 49
MG136 METALS & MINING - Silver -100.00% 0 0 9 9
MG137 METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining -100.00% 0 0 8 8
MG210 CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates 38.46% 9 0 4 13
MG310 CONSUMER DURABLES - 15.83% 67 5 48 120
MG311 CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances 33.33% 6 0 3 9
MG312 CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures 55.56% 14 0 4 18
MG313 CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories 66.67% 5 0 1 6
MG314 CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment 19.05% 12 1 8 21
MG315 CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment -10.00% 9 0 11 20
MG316 CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games 56.25% 12 1 3 16
MG317 CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods -44.44% 2 1 6 9
MG318 CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods -10.00% 4 1 5 10
MG319 CONSUMER DURABLES - Photographic Equipment & Supplies -36.36% 3 1 7 11
MG320 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - 20.37% 94 7 61 162
MG321 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing 35.29% 22 2 10 34
MG322 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories 26.09% 14 1 8 23
MG323 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics 13.04% 12 2 9 23
MG324 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products 21.05% 11 1 7 19
MG325 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products 3.57% 14 1 13 28
MG326 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers 14.29% 12 0 9 21
MG327 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG328 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Office Supplies 25.00% 5 0 3 8
MG330 AUTOMOTIVE - 24.62% 40 1 24 65
MG331 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG332 AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles 50.00% 6 0 2 8
MG333 AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles 70.00% 8 1 1 10
MG334 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts 8.11% 20 0 17 37
MG340 FOOD & BEVERAGE - 11.76% 66 1 52 119
MG341 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified 71.43% 6 0 1 7
MG342 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products -38.46% 4 0 9 13
MG343 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods 4.65% 22 1 20 43
MG344 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products 53.85% 10 0 3 13
MG345 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG346 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG347 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers -50.00% 2 0 6 8
MG348 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG349 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks 25.00% 10 0 6 16
MG350 TOBACCO - -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG351 TOBACCO - Cigarettes -100.00% 0 0 6 6
MG352 TOBACCO - Tobacco Products 50.00% 3 0 1 4
MG410 BANKING - 24.50% 353 41 206 600
MG411 BANKING - Money Center Banks 33.33% 26 0 13 39
MG412 BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks 23.30% 59 9 35 103
MG413 BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks 23.00% 57 9 34 100
MG414 BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks 30.61% 30 4 15 49
MG415 BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks 37.29% 39 3 17 59
MG416 BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks 32.26% 20 1 10 31
MG417 BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks 20.90% 39 3 25 67
MG418 BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks -12.50% 7 0 9 16
MG419 BANKING - Savings & Loans 20.59% 76 12 48 136
MG420 FINANCIAL SERVICES - 5.19% 694 50 623 1367
MG421 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - National 36.84% 13 0 6 19
MG422 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regional 22.73% 13 1 8 22
MG423 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management 48.57% 26 0 9 35
MG424 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments -21.98% 29 13 49 91
MG425 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services 34.09% 29 1 14 44
MG426 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Debt -7.58% 205 17 240 462
MG427 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Equity 18.70% 347 17 235 599
MG428 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Foreign -31.58% 32 1 62 95
MG430 INSURANCE - 43.18% 123 6 47 176
MG431 INSURANCE - Life Insurance 50.00% 23 2 7 32
MG432 INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance 16.67% 7 0 5 12
MG433 INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance 39.22% 69 4 29 102
MG434 INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance 73.33% 13 0 2 15
MG435 INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers 46.67% 11 0 4 15
MG440 REAL ESTATE - 51.46% 154 4 48 206
MG441 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial 73.33% 26 0 4 30
MG442 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office 37.50% 5 1 2 8
MG443 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities 80.00% 9 0 1 10
MG444 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel -30.00% 3 1 6 10
MG446 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential 80.00% 18 0 2 20
MG447 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail 90.00% 47 1 2 50
MG448 REAL ESTATE - Mortgage Investment 15.38% 15 0 11 26
MG449 REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Development 21.15% 31 1 20 52
MG510 DRUGS - 2.76% 196 17 185 398
MG511 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major 36.00% 17 0 8 25
MG512 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other 23.75% 46 7 27 80
MG513 DRUGS - Drugs - Generic 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG514 DRUGS - Drug Delivery 23.81% 13 0 8 21
MG515 DRUGS - Drug Related Products -33.33% 5 2 11 18
MG516 DRUGS - Biotechnology -4.93% 94 5 104 203
MG517 DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances -24.39% 14 3 24 41
MG520 HEALTH SERVICES - -4.88% 128 17 142 287
MG521 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies 1.11% 43 5 42 90
MG522 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment 3.23% 46 4 43 93
MG523 HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans -58.82% 3 1 13 17
MG524 HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities 14.29% 8 0 6 14
MG525 HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG526 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research 0.00% 8 1 8 17
MG527 HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care -30.77% 4 1 8 13
MG528 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Practitioners -50.00% 0 3 3 6
MG529 HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services 3.70% 13 2 12 27
MG610 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - -25.00% 18 0 30 48
MG611 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Major Dive 0.00% 1 0 1 2
MG612 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services -26.09% 17 0 29 46
MG620 MANUFACTURING - -5.41% 86 3 96 185
MG621 MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery -55.00% 4 1 15 20
MG622 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components 21.74% 14 0 9 23
MG623 MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery 12.77% 26 1 20 47
MG624 MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG625 MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG626 MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG627 MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication -33.33% 4 0 8 12
MG628 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipment -8.33% 22 0 26 48
MG629 MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing -30.00% 3 1 6 10
MG630 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - 17.46% 72 4 50 126
MG631 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction 50.00% 18 0 6 24
MG632 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG633 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber 40.00% 10 1 4 15
MG634 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG635 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials 14.81% 15 1 11 27
MG636 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction -42.11% 5 1 13 19
MG637 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors 18.18% 6 1 4 11
MG638 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management 37.50% 11 0 5 16
MG710 LEISURE - 34.15% 81 3 39 123
MG711 LEISURE - Lodging 0.00% 6 0 6 12
MG712 LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos 27.78% 11 1 6 18
MG713 LEISURE - Restaurants 45.61% 41 1 15 57
MG714 LEISURE - Specialty Eateries 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG715 LEISURE - Gaming Activities 16.67% 7 0 5 12
MG716 LEISURE - Sporting Activities 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG717 LEISURE - General Entertainment 58.33% 9 1 2 12
MG720 MEDIA - 40.14% 98 3 41 142
MG721 MEDIA - Advertising Services -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG722 MEDIA - Marketing Services 11.76% 9 1 7 17
MG723 MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified 71.43% 6 0 1 7
MG724 MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV 45.00% 14 1 5 20
MG725 MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio 55.56% 14 0 4 18
MG726 MEDIA - CATV Systems 28.00% 16 0 9 25
MG727 MEDIA - Movie Production 66.67% 10 0 2 12
MG728 MEDIA - Publishing - Periodicals/News 46.15% 19 0 7 26
MG729 MEDIA - Publishing - Books 85.71% 6 1 0 7
MG730 RETAIL - 56.38% 72 3 19 94
MG731 RETAIL - Department Stores 80.00% 9 0 1 10
MG732 RETAIL - Discount 76.92% 11 1 1 13
MG733 RETAIL - Drug Stores 100.00% 6 0 0 6
MG734 RETAIL - Grocery Stores 19.05% 12 1 8 21
MG735 RETAIL - Electronics Stores 57.14% 5 1 1 7
MG736 RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores 100.00% 4 0 0 4
MG737 RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores 25.00% 5 0 3 8
MG738 RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores 66.67% 5 0 1 6
MG739 RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses 57.89% 15 0 4 19
MG740 SPECIALTY RETAIL - 53.04% 86 4 25 115
MG741 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores 44.44% 6 1 2 9
MG742 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Toy & Hobby Stores 100.00% 1 0 0 1
MG743 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG744 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Music & Video Stores 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG745 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships 81.82% 10 0 1 11
MG746 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail 33.33% 21 2 10 33
MG747 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Apparel Stores 69.39% 41 1 7 49
MG750 WHOLESALE - 22.55% 60 5 37 102
MG751 WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale 100.00% 3 0 0 3
MG752 WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG753 WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale 33.33% 6 0 3 9
MG754 WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale 12.50% 13 1 10 24
MG755 WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale 44.44% 6 1 2 9
MG756 WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale 0.00% 5 1 5 11
MG757 WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG758 WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale 50.00% 7 1 2 10
MG759 WHOLESALE - Wholesale 4.17% 12 1 11 24
MG760 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - 15.36% 181 6 132 319
MG761 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services 13.70% 81 4 61 146
MG762 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services 27.27% 14 0 8 22
MG763 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services 0.00% 10 0 10 20
MG764 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services 0.00% 7 1 7 15
MG765 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Services 33.33% 20 0 10 30
MG766 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Security & Protection Services 17.65% 10 0 7 17
MG767 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services 47.83% 17 0 6 23
MG768 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services -12.50% 7 0 9 16
MG769 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services 3.33% 15 1 14 30
MG770 TRANSPORTATION - 31.88% 89 4 45 138
MG771 TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines 66.67% 7 1 1 9
MG772 TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines 77.78% 16 0 2 18
MG773 TRANSPORTATION - Air Services 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG774 TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service 40.00% 7 0 3 10
MG775 TRANSPORTATION - Trucking 64.00% 20 1 4 25
MG776 TRANSPORTATION - Shipping 0.00% 24 2 24 50
MG777 TRANSPORTATION - Railroads 12.50% 9 0 7 16
MG810 COMPUTER HARDWARE - -4.00% 47 2 51 100
MG811 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems 33.33% 6 0 3 9
MG812 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers 33.33% 2 0 1 3
MG813 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG814 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices -20.00% 8 0 12 20
MG815 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev 42.86% 15 0 6 21
MG816 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals -31.71% 13 2 26 41
MG820 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - 0.73% 131 13 129 273
MG821 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software 25.00% 12 1 7 20
MG822 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software 5.36% 28 3 25 56
MG823 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software 10.34% 15 2 12 29
MG824 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services -16.67% 5 0 7 12
MG825 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Services -10.34% 13 0 16 29
MG826 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service -66.67% 2 1 12 15
MG827 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services 3.92% 50 6 46 102
MG828 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG830 ELECTRONICS - 5.29% 180 18 161 359
MG831 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line 16.67% 13 2 9 24
MG832 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips 0.00% 7 0 7 14
MG833 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized -7.14% 18 3 21 42
MG834 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits -6.25% 28 4 32 64
MG835 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials 36.00% 33 2 15 50
MG836 ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards -11.11% 7 2 9 18
MG837 ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics 6.78% 30 3 26 59
MG838 ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instruments 2.27% 44 2 42 88
MG840 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 1.17% 125 10 122 257
MG841 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications -12.73% 23 2 30 55
MG842 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment 5.88% 43 4 38 85
MG843 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products 17.65% 10 0 7 17
MG844 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers 0.00% 1 0 1 2
MG845 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic 34.78% 15 1 7 23
MG846 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign 5.71% 18 1 16 35
MG847 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Services -20.00% 15 2 23 40
MG850 INTERNET - -9.47% 42 2 51 95
MG851 INTERNET - Internet Service Providers 60.00% 4 0 1 5
MG852 INTERNET - Internet Information Providers -30.56% 12 1 23 36
MG853 INTERNET - Internet Software & Services -1.85% 26 1 27 54
MG910 UTILITIES - 10.77% 71 2 57 130
MG911 UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities -9.09% 5 0 6 11
MG912 UTILITIES - Electric Utilities 17.31% 30 1 21 52
MG913 UTILITIES - Gas Utilities -16.00% 10 1 14 25
MG914 UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities 26.67% 19 0 11 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. This week the broadest buying (on a percentage basis) was in Homebuilders and Real Estate, Retail, Software, Transportation, Financials, Telecom and Pharmaceuticals among others.  The broadest selling was in Energy and Oil sectors and Metals and Mining (the severe drop in Gold is notable).

We invite you to learn more about the huge advantage breadth analysis gives you as a trader or investor. As you can see in the table above we track 11 Major US Stock Market Indexes and Averages, 23 important Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) and all of the widely followed Hemscott Financial Data North American Industry Groups. These groups are easily tracked within the award winning Worden Brothers Stock Market Trading Software Telechart. This software works perfectly with this report, we suggest you give it a try!

The Report is usually delivered to customers in an Excel format which is much more user friendly allowing one to organize the data in whatever way they like and to maintain averages of the weekly results for deeper analysis. The report is still be available to our regular customers for $5 who want it in the usual format, just visit our home page to purchase them.

If you’d like to receive any previous Weekly Sector Breadth Reports just let us know!

Good Trading!

For those interested check out this interesting Trading System

Yet another interesting Trading Method!

The Latest Hot & Cold Stock Market Sectors

Ralph March 15th, 2008

Last weekend we stated “… we do not have a stronger downside pulse in breadth at this lower index price level compared to Feb 8th. This would suggest the Jan 22 & 23rd lows holding the decline next week.” and that’s exactly what happened.  But will they hold next week?   Most major US Stock Market Indexes tested their Jan 22 & 23rd lows quite nicely last week after which a record setting rally occurred.  The following 3 days appear to be an orderly consolidation of that rally, setting up conditions quite nicely for a blast off next week to the upside.  Of course, the FED announcement may move the market either way but the indexes appear poised to rally here.  Breadth overall for the week was slightly weak, roughly in the order of -10% which also supports the consolidation before blast off case.

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March 14, 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% 5 0 10 15
DJ-20 Dow Jones Transportation Average 0.00% 10 0 10 20
DJ-30 Dow Jones Industrial Average 6.67% 16 0 14 30
NDX--X Nasdaq 100 Index 3.00% 51 1 48 100
OEX Standard & Poors 100 Index -4.00% 48 0 52 100
MID--X Standard & Poors 400 Index 5.76% 211 0 188 399
SP-500 Standard & Poors 500 Index -7.20% 230 4 266 500
SML--X Standard & Poors 600 Index 5.34% 309 13 277 599
RUI-X Russell 1000 Index -9.56% 442 5 536 983
RUT-X Russell 2000 Index 10.11% 1016 26 827 1869
RUA-X Russell 3000 Index 3.33% 1458 32 1363 2853
             
BBH Biotech HOLDRS -28.57% 5 0 9 14
DIA Diamonds Trust Series I 0.00% 15 0 15 30
HHH Internet HOLDRS 27.27% 7 0 4 11
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund -25.34% 53 3 90 146
IWM iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund 8.32% 907 47 764 1718
IYR iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund 35.71% 47 1 22 70
IYT iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund -9.09% 10 0 12 22
IYZ iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund -60.00% 4 0 16 20
MDY SPDR Mid Cap 400 0.56% 179 0 177 356
OIH Oil Services Trust HOLDRS 38.46% 9 0 4 13
PPH Pharmaceutical HOLDRS -37.50% 5 0 11 16
QQQQ Nasdaq 100 Trust Series I 3.00% 51 1 48 100
RTH Retail HOLDRS -12.50% 7 0 9 16
SMH Semiconductor HOLDRS 11.11% 10 0 8 18
SPY SPDR 500 -7.80% 200 2 234 436
SWH Software HOLDRS 15.38% 7 1 5 13
TTH Telecom HOLDRS -63.64% 2 0 9 11
XHB Homebuilders HOLDRS 42.86% 15 0 6 21
XLB SPDR Materials 65.52% 24 0 5 29
XLE SPDR Energy 35.71% 19 0 9 28
XLF SPDR Financials -38.71% 28 1 64 93
XLU SPDR Utilities -7.14% 13 0 15 28
XLV SPDR Health Care -46.94% 13 0 36 49
             
MG # SUBINDUSTRY          
MG110 CHEMICALS - 2.22% 45 2 43 90
MG111 CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified 55.56% 7 0 2 9
MG112 CHEMICALS - Synthetics -21.74% 9 0 14 23
MG113 CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals 13.33% 8 1 6 15
MG114 CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals 0.00% 21 1 21 43
MG120 ENERGY - 0.00% 143 9 143 295
MG121 ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas 45.45% 8 0 3 11
MG122 ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas 10.75% 50 3 40 93
MG123 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing -44.44% 7 1 19 27
MG124 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration 13.92% 44 2 33 79
MG125 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 27.45% 31 3 17 51
MG126 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines -82.35% 3 0 31 34
MG130 METALS & MINING - 16.67% 93 10 65 168
MG131 METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron 36.84% 24 4 10 38
MG132 METALS & MINING - Copper 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG133 METALS & MINING - Aluminum -28.57% 2 1 4 7
MG134 METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals -25.49% 19 0 32 51
MG135 METALS & MINING - Gold 46.94% 34 4 11 49
MG136 METALS & MINING - Silver 66.67% 7 1 1 9
MG137 METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining 0.00% 4 0 4 8
MG210 CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates 7.69% 7 0 6 13
MG310 CONSUMER DURABLES - -20.00% 47 2 71 120
MG311 CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG312 CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures -22.22% 7 0 11 18
MG313 CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG314 CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment -19.05% 8 1 12 21
MG315 CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MG316 CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games 12.50% 9 0 7 16
MG317 CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG318 CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods -10.00% 4 1 5 10
MG319 CONSUMER DURABLES - Photographic Equipment & Supplies -27.27% 4 0 7 11
MG320 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - -4.94% 72 10 80 162
MG321 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing 5.88% 17 2 15 34
MG322 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories 13.04% 13 0 10 23
MG323 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics -47.83% 5 2 16 23
MG324 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products 36.84% 12 2 5 19
MG325 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products -7.14% 12 2 14 28
MG326 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers -14.29% 8 2 11 21
MG327 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG328 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Office Supplies -50.00% 2 0 6 8
MG330 AUTOMOTIVE - -10.77% 29 0 36 65
MG331 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major -80.00% 1 0 9 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 -2.70% 18 0 19 37
MG340 FOOD & BEVERAGE - 15.97% 68 2 49 119
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 20.93% 25 2 16 43
MG344 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products 23.08% 8 0 5 13
MG345 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG346 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners 33.33% 4 0 2 6
MG347 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers 100.00% 8 0 0 8
MG348 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries 42.86% 5 0 2 7
MG349 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks -37.50% 5 0 11 16
MG350 TOBACCO - 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG351 TOBACCO - Cigarettes 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG352 TOBACCO - Tobacco Products 50.00% 3 0 1 4
MG410 BANKING - 13.83% 320 43 237 600
MG411 BANKING - Money Center Banks -5.13% 18 1 20 39
MG412 BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks 16.50% 54 12 37 103
MG413 BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks 9.00% 51 7 42 100
MG414 BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks 4.08% 23 5 21 49
MG415 BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks 45.76% 42 2 15 59
MG416 BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks 41.94% 22 0 9 31
MG417 BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks 22.39% 39 4 24 67
MG418 BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks 25.00% 10 0 6 16
MG419 BANKING - Savings & Loans -1.47% 61 12 63 136
MG420 FINANCIAL SERVICES - -36.72% 416 33 918 1367
MG421 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - National -21.05% 7 1 11 19
MG422 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regional -4.55% 10 1 11 22
MG423 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management -34.29% 11 1 23 35
MG424 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments -8.79% 38 7 46 91
MG425 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services -38.64% 13 1 30 44
MG426 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Debt -68.83% 68 8 386 462
MG427 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Equity -20.87% 231 12 356 599
MG428 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Foreign -17.89% 38 2 55 95
MG430 INSURANCE - -35.80% 55 3 118 176
MG431 INSURANCE - Life Insurance -15.63% 13 1 18 32
MG432 INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance -83.33% 1 0 11 12
MG433 INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance -39.22% 30 2 70 102
MG434 INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance 6.67% 8 0 7 15
MG435 INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers -60.00% 3 0 12 15
MG440 REAL ESTATE - 29.13% 131 4 71 206
MG441 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial 46.67% 22 0 8 30
MG442 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office 50.00% 6 0 2 8
MG443 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities 60.00% 8 0 2 10
MG444 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel 30.00% 6 1 3 10
MG446 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential 80.00% 18 0 2 20
MG447 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail 32.00% 33 0 17 50
MG448 REAL ESTATE - Mortgage Investment -11.54% 11 1 14 26
MG449 REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Development 7.69% 27 2 23 52
MG510 DRUGS - -37.19% 118 14 266 398
MG511 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major -44.00% 7 0 18 25
MG512 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other -33.75% 25 3 52 80
MG513 DRUGS - Drugs - Generic -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG514 DRUGS - Drug Delivery -42.86% 6 0 15 21
MG515 DRUGS - Drug Related Products 16.67% 10 1 7 18
MG516 DRUGS - Biotechnology -35.96% 62 6 135 203
MG517 DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances -60.98% 6 4 31 41
MG520 HEALTH SERVICES - -27.53% 97 14 176 287
MG521 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies -17.78% 36 2 52 90
MG522 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment -21.51% 35 3 55 93
MG523 HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans -82.35% 1 1 15 17
MG524 HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities -14.29% 6 0 8 14
MG525 HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals -10.00% 4 1 5 10
MG526 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research -70.59% 2 1 14 17
MG527 HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care -46.15% 3 1 9 13
MG528 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Practitioners 16.67% 2 3 1 6
MG529 HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services -33.33% 8 2 17 27
MG610 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - -18.75% 19 1 28 48
MG611 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Major Dive -100.00% 0 0 2 2
MG612 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services -15.22% 19 1 26 46
MG620 MANUFACTURING - -10.27% 81 4 100 185
MG621 MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery 25.00% 12 1 7 20
MG622 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components -21.74% 9 0 14 23
MG623 MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery -17.02% 18 3 26 47
MG624 MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG625 MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG626 MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG627 MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication -33.33% 4 0 8 12
MG628 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipment 0.00% 24 0 24 48
MG629 MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG630 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - -6.40% 57 3 65 125
MG631 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction 37.50% 16 1 7 24
MG632 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG633 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber 6.67% 8 0 7 15
MG634 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement 14.29% 4 0 3 7
MG635 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials -37.04% 8 1 18 27
MG636 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction -15.79% 8 0 11 19
MG637 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors -18.18% 4 1 6 11
MG638 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management -33.33% 5 0 10 15
MG710 LEISURE - -8.94% 55 2 66 123
MG711 LEISURE - Lodging -16.67% 5 0 7 12
MG712 LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos 11.11% 10 0 8 18
MG713 LEISURE - Restaurants 10.53% 31 1 25 57
MG714 LEISURE - Specialty Eateries 60.00% 4 0 1 5
MG715 LEISURE - Gaming Activities -83.33% 1 0 11 12
MG716 LEISURE - Sporting Activities -100.00% 0 0 7 7
MG717 LEISURE - General Entertainment -25.00% 4 1 7 12
MG720 MEDIA - -21.13% 54 4 84 142
MG721 MEDIA - Advertising Services -20.00% 4 0 6 10
MG722 MEDIA - Marketing Services -52.94% 4 0 13 17
MG723 MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG724 MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV -5.00% 9 1 10 20
MG725 MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio 16.67% 10 1 7 18
MG726 MEDIA - CATV Systems -64.00% 4 1 20 25
MG727 MEDIA - Movie Production 16.67% 7 0 5 12
MG728 MEDIA - Publishing - Periodicals/News -11.54% 11 1 14 26
MG729 MEDIA - Publishing - Books -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG730 RETAIL - 5.32% 48 3 43 94
MG731 RETAIL - Department Stores 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG732 RETAIL - Discount 15.38% 7 1 5 13
MG733 RETAIL - Drug Stores -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG734 RETAIL - Grocery Stores -19.05% 8 1 12 21
MG735 RETAIL - Electronics Stores 28.57% 4 1 2 7
MG736 RETAIL - Home Improvement Stores -50.00% 1 0 3 4
MG737 RETAIL - Home Furnishing Stores 50.00% 6 0 2 8
MG738 RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG739 RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses 26.32% 12 0 7 19
MG740 SPECIALTY RETAIL - -0.87% 54 6 55 115
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 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG745 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Auto Dealerships 27.27% 7 0 4 11
MG746 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Specialty Retail -36.36% 8 5 20 33
MG747 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Apparel Stores 24.49% 30 1 18 49
MG750 WHOLESALE - -26.47% 36 3 63 102
MG751 WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale -33.33% 1 0 2 3
MG752 WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale 20.00% 3 0 2 5
MG753 WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG754 WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale -20.83% 9 1 14 24
MG755 WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG756 WHOLESALE - Computers Wholesale 18.18% 6 1 4 11
MG757 WHOLESALE - Drugs Wholesale -14.29% 3 0 4 7
MG758 WHOLESALE - Food Wholesale -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG759 WHOLESALE - Wholesale -45.83% 6 1 17 24
MG760 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - -16.93% 125 15 179 319
MG761 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services -25.34% 49 11 86 146
MG762 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services 18.18% 13 0 9 22
MG763 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MG764 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services -20.00% 6 0 9 15
MG765 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Services 20.00% 18 0 12 30
MG766 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Security & Protection Services 5.88% 9 0 8 17
MG767 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services -4.35% 11 0 12 23
MG768 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services -56.25% 3 1 12 16
MG769 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services -30.00% 9 3 18 30
MG770 TRANSPORTATION - -44.20% 37 3 98 138
MG771 TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines -88.89% 0 1 8 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 -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG775 TRANSPORTATION - Trucking 0.00% 12 1 12 25
MG776 TRANSPORTATION - Shipping -66.00% 8 1 41 50
MG777 TRANSPORTATION - Railroads 0.00% 8 0 8 16
MG810 COMPUTER HARDWARE - -26.00% 34 6 60 100
MG811 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems 22.22% 5 1 3 9
MG812 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers 33.33% 2 0 1 3
MG813 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems 0.00% 3 0 3 6
MG814 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MG815 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev -52.38% 4 2 15 21
MG816 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals -29.27% 13 3 25 41
MG820 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - -18.32% 104 15 154 273
MG821 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software -30.00% 6 2 12 20
MG822 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software -1.79% 27 1 28 56
MG823 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software -20.69% 11 1 17 29
MG824 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services 0.00% 6 0 6 12
MG825 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Services -27.59% 10 1 18 29
MG826 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service -60.00% 2 2 11 15
MG827 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services -15.69% 39 8 55 102
MG828 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service -40.00% 3 0 7 10
MG830 ELECTRONICS - -17.55% 144 8 207 359
MG831 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line -8.33% 11 0 13 24
MG832 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips -28.57% 5 0 9 14
MG833 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized -14.29% 18 0 24 42
MG834 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits -31.25% 21 2 41 64
MG835 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials -6.00% 23 1 26 50
MG836 ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards -22.22% 7 0 11 18
MG837 ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics -16.95% 23 3 33 59
MG838 ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instruments -15.91% 36 2 50 88
MG840 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - -31.91% 81 13 163 257
MG841 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications -34.55% 16 4 35 55
MG842 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment -45.88% 20 6 59 85
MG843 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products 0.00% 8 1 8 17
MG844 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers 100.00% 2 0 0 2
MG845 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic -17.39% 9 1 13 23
MG846 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign -42.86% 10 0 25 35
MG847 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Services -17.50% 16 1 23 40
MG850 INTERNET - 1.05% 47 2 46 95
MG851 INTERNET - Internet Service Providers -60.00% 1 0 4 5
MG852 INTERNET - Internet Information Providers 2.78% 18 1 17 36
MG853 INTERNET - Internet Software & Services 5.56% 28 1 25 54
MG910 UTILITIES - -3.08% 63 0 67 130
MG911 UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities -9.09% 5 0 6 11
MG912 UTILITIES - Electric Utilities -11.54% 23 0 29 52
MG913 UTILITIES - Gas Utilities 28.00% 16 0 9 25
MG914 UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities 0.00% 15 0 15 30
MG915 UTILITIES - Water Utilities -33.33% 4 0 8 12

To observe the strongest and weakest sectors last week you can sort the report by the “(A-D)/TOTAL” column.  This week quite notable is the breadth based strength seen in various real estate sectors.  Notice XLB, XHB, IYR and MG440 all near the top of the list!  The broadest selling was in Telecom, Transportation, Health Care and Financials.

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Ralph March 8th, 2008

On February 2nd we stated “… we got the upside progress, WITHOUT the testing of those lows which, in our opinion, leaves us vulnerable to test them soon.” in reference to the January 22 & 23rd lows made in most major US Stock Market Indexes.   Well, we began the process of testing those lows on Thursday and Friday as most indexes broke key supports above them.  The S&P 500 closed face down for the week on its weekly 200 sma or daily 1000 sma which it did NOT close below on January 22 or 23rd.   There are some positive OBV divergences (using the Jan lows as the price comparison point) in some of the major indexes at the moment although the full depth of the lows have not been tested yet.  Breadth for the overall market was about exactly the same as the week ending February 8th.  So, we do not have a stronger downside pulse in breadth at this lower index price level compared to Feb 8th.  This would suggest the Jan 22 & 23rd lows holding the decline next week.  Some strong buying was seen in the final hour of trading on Friday which also suggests the same thing.

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March 7, 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 -13.33% 6 1 8 15
DJ-20 Dow Jones Transportation Average -20.00% 8 0 12 20
DJ-30 Dow Jones Industrial Average -60.00% 6 0 24 30
NDX--X Nasdaq 100 Index -44.00% 28 0 72 100
OEX Standard & Poors 100 Index -64.00% 18 0 82 100
MID--X Standard & Poors 400 Index -73.18% 53 1 345 399
SP-500 Standard & Poors 500 Index -65.40% 86 1 413 500
SML--X Standard & Poors 600 Index -52.09% 138 11 450 599
RUI-X Russell 1000 Index -66.63% 163 2 818 983
RUT-X Russell 2000 Index -59.09% 372 21 1477 1870
RUA-X Russell 3000 Index -61.70% 535 23 2296 2854
             
BBH Biotech HOLDRS -57.14% 3 0 11 14
DIA Diamonds Trust Series I -53.33% 7 0 23 30
HHH Internet HOLDRS -27.27% 4 0 7 11
IBB iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund -52.05% 33 4 109 146
IWM iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund -56.64% 352 41 1325 1718
IYR iShares Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index Fund -65.71% 12 0 58 70
IYT iShares Dow Jones Transportation Average Index Fund -27.27% 8 0 14 22
IYZ iShares Dow Jones U.S. Telecommunications Sector Index Fund -50.00% 5 0 15 20
MDY SPDR Mid Cap 400 -69.94% 53 1 302 356
OIH Oil Services Trust HOLDRS -53.85% 3 0 10 13
PPH Pharmaceutical HOLDRS -100.00% 0 0 16 16
QQQQ Nasdaq 100 Trust Series I -48.94% 24 0 70 94
RTH Retail HOLDRS -50.00% 4 0 12 16
SMH Semiconductor HOLDRS -22.22% 7 0 11 18
SPY SPDR 500 -65.83% 74 1 361 436
SWH Software HOLDRS 23.08% 8 0 5 13
TTH Telecom HOLDRS -45.45% 3 0 8 11
XHB Homebuilders HOLDRS -100.00% 0 0 21 21
XLB SPDR Materials -72.41% 4 0 25 29
XLE SPDR Energy -71.43% 4 0 24 28
XLF SPDR Financials -80.65% 9 0 84 93
XLU SPDR Utilities -39.29% 8 1 19 28
XLV SPDR Health Care -83.67% 4 0 45 49
             
MG # SUBINDUSTRY          
MG110 CHEMICALS - -46.67% 23 2 65 90
MG111 CHEMICALS - Chemicals - Major Diversified -77.78% 1 0 8 9
MG112 CHEMICALS - Synthetics -39.13% 7 0 16 23
MG113 CHEMICALS - Agricultural Chemicals -40.00% 4 1 10 15
MG114 CHEMICALS - Specialty Chemicals -46.51% 11 1 31 43
MG120 ENERGY - -48.98% 73 4 217 294
MG121 ENERGY - Major Integrated Oil & Gas -100.00% 0 0 11 11
MG122 ENERGY - Independent Oil & Gas -31.18% 32 0 61 93
MG123 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing -84.62% 2 0 24 26
MG124 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Drilling & Exploration -44.30% 21 2 56 79
MG125 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Equipment & Services -52.94% 11 2 38 51
MG126 ENERGY - Oil & Gas Pipelines -58.82% 7 0 27 34
MG130 METALS & MINING - -50.90% 38 6 123 167
MG131 METALS & MINING - Steel & Iron -39.47% 10 3 25 38
MG132 METALS & MINING - Copper -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG133 METALS & MINING - Aluminum -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG134 METALS & MINING - Industrial Metals & Minerals -72.00% 7 0 43 50
MG135 METALS & MINING - Gold -38.78% 14 2 33 49
MG136 METALS & MINING - Silver -55.56% 2 0 7 9
MG137 METALS & MINING - Nonmetallic Mineral Mining -37.50% 2 1 5 8
MG210 CONGLOMERATES - Conglomerates -53.85% 3 0 10 13
MG310 CONSUMER DURABLES - -52.50% 28 1 91 120
MG311 CONSUMER DURABLES - Appliances -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG312 CONSUMER DURABLES - Home Furnishings & Fixtures -77.78% 2 0 16 18
MG313 CONSUMER DURABLES - Housewares & Accessories -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG314 CONSUMER DURABLES - Business Equipment -66.67% 3 1 17 21
MG315 CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment -30.00% 7 0 13 20
MG316 CONSUMER DURABLES - Toys & Games -12.50% 7 0 9 16
MG317 CONSUMER DURABLES - Sporting Goods -11.11% 4 0 5 9
MG318 CONSUMER DURABLES - Recreational Goods -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG319 CONSUMER DURABLES - Photographic Equipment & Supplies -100.00% 0 0 11 11
MG320 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - -56.79% 32 6 124 162
MG321 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing -76.47% 3 2 29 34
MG322 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Footwear & Accessories -52.17% 5 1 17 23
MG323 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Rubber & Plastics -60.87% 4 1 18 23
MG324 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Personal Products -31.58% 6 1 12 19
MG325 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Paper & Paper Products -46.43% 7 1 20 28
MG326 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Packaging & Containers -52.38% 5 0 16 21
MG327 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Cleaning Products -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG328 CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Office Supplies -100.00% 0 0 8 8
MG330 AUTOMOTIVE - -53.85% 14 2 49 65
MG331 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Manufacturers - Major -100.00% 0 0 10 10
MG332 AUTOMOTIVE - Trucks & Other Vehicles -75.00% 1 0 7 8
MG333 AUTOMOTIVE - Recreational Vehicles -30.00% 3 1 6 10
MG334 AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts -43.24% 10 1 26 37
MG340 FOOD & BEVERAGE - -39.50% 35 2 82 119
MG341 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Food - Major Diversified -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG342 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Farm Products -69.23% 2 0 11 13
MG343 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Processed & Packaged Goods -34.88% 13 2 28 43
MG344 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Meat Products 23.08% 8 0 5 13
MG345 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Dairy Products -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG346 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Confectioners -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG347 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Brewers -75.00% 1 0 7 8
MG348 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG349 FOOD & BEVERAGE - Beverages - Soft Drinks -25.00% 6 0 10 16
MG350 TOBACCO - 0.00% 5 0 5 10
MG351 TOBACCO - Cigarettes -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG352 TOBACCO - Tobacco Products 50.00% 3 0 1 4
MG410 BANKING - -60.17% 102 35 463 600
MG411 BANKING - Money Center Banks -71.79% 5 1 33 39
MG412 BANKING - Regional - Northeast Banks -60.19% 16 9 78 103
MG413 BANKING - Regional - Mid-Atlantic Banks -54.00% 22 2 76 100
MG414 BANKING - Regional - Southeast Banks -65.31% 7 3 39 49
MG415 BANKING - Regional - Midwest Banks -55.93% 12 2 45 59
MG416 BANKING - Regional - Southwest Banks -38.71% 9 1 21 31
MG417 BANKING - Regional - Pacific Banks -65.67% 9 5 53 67
MG418 BANKING - Foreign Regional Banks -75.00% 2 0 14 16
MG419 BANKING - Savings & Loans -61.76% 20 12 104 136
MG420 FINANCIAL SERVICES - -45.83% 357 26 983 1366
MG421 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - National -78.95% 2 0 17 19
MG422 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Investment Brokerage - Regional -68.18% 3 1 18 22
MG423 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Asset Management -88.57% 2 0 33 35
MG424 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Diversified Investments -34.07% 28 4 59 91
MG425 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Credit Services -90.91% 2 0 42 44
MG426 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Debt 3.46% 234 10 218 462
MG427 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Equity -73.08% 75 11 512 598
MG428 FINANCIAL SERVICES - Closed End Fund - Foreign -76.84% 11 0 84 95
MG430 INSURANCE - -69.32% 25 4 147 176
MG431 INSURANCE - Life Insurance -71.88% 4 1 27 32
MG432 INSURANCE - Accident & Health Insurance -50.00% 3 0 9 12
MG433 INSURANCE - Property & Casualty Insurance -67.65% 15 3 84 102
MG434 INSURANCE - Surety & Title Insurance -100.00% 0 0 15 15
MG435 INSURANCE - Insurance Brokers -60.00% 3 0 12 15
MG440 REAL ESTATE - -65.53% 34 3 169 206
MG441 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Diversified/Industrial -93.33% 1 0 29 30
MG442 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Office -75.00% 1 0 7 8
MG443 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Healthcare Facilities -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG444 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Hotel/Motel -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG446 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Residential -55.00% 4 1 15 20
MG447 REAL ESTATE - REIT - Retail -56.00% 11 0 39 50
MG448 REAL ESTATE - Mortgage Investment -88.46% 1 1 24 26
MG449 REAL ESTATE - Property Management/Development -48.08% 13 1 38 52
MG510 DRUGS - -51.01% 90 15 293 398
MG511 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Major -60.00% 4 2 19 25
MG512 DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other -43.75% 20 5 55 80
MG513 DRUGS - Drugs - Generic -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG514 DRUGS - Drug Delivery -61.90% 4 0 17 21
MG515 DRUGS - Drug Related Products -16.67% 7 1 10 18
MG516 DRUGS - Biotechnology -50.25% 48 5 150 203
MG517 DRUGS - Diagnostic Substances -65.85% 6 2 33 41
MG520 HEALTH SERVICES - -56.45% 54 17 216 287
MG521 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Instruments & Supplies -74.44% 9 5 76 90
MG522 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Appliances & Equipment -52.69% 20 4 69 93
MG523 HEALTH SERVICES - Health Care Plans -70.59% 2 1 14 17
MG524 HEALTH SERVICES - Long-Term Care Facilities -42.86% 4 0 10 14
MG525 HEALTH SERVICES - Hospitals -70.00% 1 1 8 10
MG526 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Laboratories & Research -41.18% 5 0 12 17
MG527 HEALTH SERVICES - Home Health Care -69.23% 1 2 10 13
MG528 HEALTH SERVICES - Medical Practitioners -50.00% 0 3 3 6
MG529 HEALTH SERVICES - Specialized Health Services -7.41% 12 1 14 27
MG610 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - -56.25% 10 1 37 48
MG611 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Major Dive -100.00% 0 0 2 2
MG612 AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - Aerospace/Defense Products & Services -54.35% 10 1 35 46
MG620 MANUFACTURING - -59.46% 34 7 144 185
MG621 MANUFACTURING - Farm & Construction Machinery -40.00% 6 0 14 20
MG622 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Equipment & Components -47.83% 6 0 17 23
MG623 MANUFACTURING - Diversified Machinery -61.70% 7 4 36 47
MG624 MANUFACTURING - Pollution & Treatment Controls -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG625 MANUFACTURING - Machine Tools & Accessories -50.00% 2 1 7 10
MG626 MANUFACTURING - Small Tools & Accessories -77.78% 1 0 8 9
MG627 MANUFACTURING - Metal Fabrication -50.00% 3 0 9 12
MG628 MANUFACTURING - Industrial Electrical Equipment -64.58% 8 1 39 48
MG629 MANUFACTURING - Textile Manufacturing -90.00% 0 1 9 10
MG630 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - -50.40% 30 2 93 125
MG631 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Residential Construction -83.33% 2 0 22 24
MG632 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Manufactured Housing -42.86% 2 0 5 7
MG633 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Lumber 6.67% 8 0 7 15
MG634 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Cement -100.00% 0 0 7 7
MG635 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Building Materials -51.85% 6 1 20 27
MG636 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Heavy Construction -57.89% 4 0 15 19
MG637 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - General Contractors -36.36% 3 1 7 11
MG638 MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION - Waste Management -33.33% 5 0 10 15
MG710 LEISURE - -68.29% 19 1 103 123
MG711 LEISURE - Lodging -66.67% 2 0 10 12
MG712 LEISURE - Resorts & Casinos -100.00% 0 0 18 18
MG713 LEISURE - Restaurants -50.88% 14 0 43 57
MG714 LEISURE - Specialty Eateries -60.00% 1 0 4 5
MG715 LEISURE - Gaming Activities -83.33% 1 0 11 12
MG716 LEISURE - Sporting Activities -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG717 LEISURE - General Entertainment -91.67% 0 1 11 12
MG720 MEDIA - -62.68% 25 3 114 142
MG721 MEDIA - Advertising Services -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG722 MEDIA - Marketing Services -52.94% 4 0 13 17
MG723 MEDIA - Entertainment - Diversified -100.00% 0 0 7 7
MG724 MEDIA - Broadcasting - TV -50.00% 4 2 14 20
MG725 MEDIA - Broadcasting - Radio -22.22% 7 0 11 18
MG726 MEDIA - CATV Systems -72.00% 3 1 21 25
MG727 MEDIA - Movie Production -100.00% 0 0 12 12
MG728 MEDIA - Publishing - Periodicals/News -61.54% 5 0 21 26
MG729 MEDIA - Publishing - Books -71.43% 1 0 6 7
MG730 RETAIL - -56.38% 19 3 72 94
MG731 RETAIL - Department Stores -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG732 RETAIL - Discount -46.15% 3 1 9 13
MG733 RETAIL - Drug Stores -100.00% 0 0 6 6
MG734 RETAIL - Grocery Stores -19.05% 8 1 12 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 -50.00% 2 0 6 8
MG738 RETAIL - Auto Parts Stores -66.67% 1 0 5 6
MG739 RETAIL - Catalog & Mail Order Houses -68.42% 3 0 16 19
MG740 SPECIALTY RETAIL - -70.43% 15 4 96 115
MG741 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Sporting Goods Stores -77.78% 1 0 8 9
MG742 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Toy & Hobby Stores -100.00% 0 0 1 1
MG743 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Jewelry Stores -100.00% 0 0 7 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 -81.82% 2 2 29 33
MG747 SPECIALTY RETAIL - Apparel Stores -67.35% 7 2 40 49
MG750 WHOLESALE - -50.98% 24 2 76 102
MG751 WHOLESALE - Auto Parts Wholesale -33.33% 1 0 2 3
MG752 WHOLESALE - Building Materials Wholesale -20.00% 2 0 3 5
MG753 WHOLESALE - Industrial Equipment Wholesale -33.33% 3 0 6 9
MG754 WHOLESALE - Electronics Wholesale -50.00% 6 0 18 24
MG755 WHOLESALE - Medical Equipment Wholesale -100.00% 0 0 9 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 -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG759 WHOLESALE - Wholesale -41.67% 6 2 16 24
MG760 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - -52.02% 70 14 237 321
MG761 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Business/Management Services -43.54% 37 9 101 147
MG762 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Rental & Leasing Services -36.36% 7 0 15 22
MG763 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Personal Services -70.00% 3 0 17 20
MG764 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Consumer Services -60.00% 3 0 12 15
MG765 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing & Outsourcing Services -66.67% 4 2 24 30
MG766 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Security & Protection Services -64.71% 3 0 14 17
MG767 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Education & Training Services -39.13% 7 0 16 23
MG768 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Technical Services -75.00% 2 0 14 16
MG769 DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Research Services -64.52% 4 3 24 31
MG770 TRANSPORTATION - -47.83% 33 6 99 138
MG771 TRANSPORTATION - Major Airlines -88.89% 0 1 8 9
MG772 TRANSPORTATION - Regional Airlines -72.22% 2 1 15 18
MG773 TRANSPORTATION - Air Services -60.00% 2 0 8 10
MG774 TRANSPORTATION - Air Delivery & Freight Service 20.00% 6 0 4 10
MG775 TRANSPORTATION - Trucking 28.00% 15 2 8 25
MG776 TRANSPORTATION - Shipping -72.00% 6 2 42 50
MG777 TRANSPORTATION - Railroads -75.00% 2 0 14 16
MG810 COMPUTER HARDWARE - -49.00% 24 3 73 100
MG811 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Diversified Computer Systems -77.78% 1 0 8 9
MG812 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Personal Computers -100.00% 0 0 3 3
MG813 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Based Systems -33.33% 2 0 4 6
MG814 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Data Storage Devices -50.00% 4 2 14 20
MG815 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking & Communication Dev -42.86% 6 0 15 21
MG816 COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals -43.90% 11 1 29 41
MG820 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - -50.55% 63 9 201 273
MG821 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Multimedia & Graphics Software -25.00% 7 1 12 20
MG822 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Application Software -41.07% 16 1 39 56
MG823 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Technical & System Software -41.38% 8 1 20 29
MG824 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Security Software & Services -41.67% 3 1 8 12
MG825 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information Technology Services -48.28% 7 1 21 29
MG826 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Healthcare Information Service -93.33% 0 1 14 15
MG827 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Business Software & Services -55.88% 21 3 78 102
MG828 COMPUTER SOFTWARE & SERVICES - Information & Delivery Service -80.00% 1 0 9 10
MG830 ELECTRONICS - -55.43% 75 10 274 359
MG831 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Broad Line -41.67% 7 0 17 24
MG832 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Memory Chips -64.29% 2 1 11 14
MG833 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Specialized -40.48% 12 1 29 42
MG834 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Circuits -67.19% 9 3 52 64
MG835 ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials -74.00% 6 1 43 50
MG836 ELECTRONICS - Printed Circuit Boards -22.22% 7 0 11 18
MG837 ELECTRONICS - Diversified Electronics -55.93% 12 2 45 59
MG838 ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instruments -52.27% 20 2 66 88
MG840 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - -59.14% 48 9 200 257
MG841 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Wireless Communications -56.36% 11 2 42 55
MG842 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment -69.41% 12 2 71 85
MG843 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Processing Systems & Products -70.59% 2 1 14 17
MG844 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Long Distance Carriers -100.00% 0 0 2 2
MG845 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Domestic -26.09% 8 1 14 23
MG846 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Telecom Services - Foreign -51.43% 8 1 26 35
MG847 TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Diversified Communication Services -60.00% 7 2 31 40
MG850 INTERNET - -61.05% 17 3 75 95
MG851 INTERNET - Internet Service Providers -20.00% 2 0 3 5
MG852 INTERNET - Internet Information Providers -55.56% 7 2 27 36
MG853 INTERNET - Internet Software & Services -68.52% 8 1 45 54
MG910 UTILITIES - -44.96% 35 1 93 129
MG911 UTILITIES - Foreign Utilities -63.64% 2 0 9 11
MG912 UTILITIES - Electric Utilities -47.06% 13 1 37 51
MG913 UTILITIES - Gas Utilities -52.00% 6 0 19 25
MG914 UTILITIES - Diversified Utilities -40.00% 9 0 21 30
MG915 UTILITIES - Water Utilities -16.67% 5 0 7 12

To observe the strongest and weakest sectors last week you can sort the report by the “(A-D)/TOTAL” column.  This week only 7 sectors closed with stronger than 0% breadth out of the 273 we track!  So it is a matter of the least weak and the most weak in comparing strength.  You will notice some mildly strong buying in Software and the least broad selling in Tobacco, Utilities, Semiconductors, Internet and Transportation sectors.  The broadest selling was in Homebuilders, Pharmaceuticals, Health Care, Financials and Materials sectors among many others.

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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