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Stocks keep the rally going and oil tumbles. Here's why we have some trepidation

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Stocks keep the rally going and oil tumbles. Here's why we have some trepidation

TL;DR

  • The S&P 500 is up more than 2%, and the Nasdaq 100 has seen a 10-session winning streak, rising about 12%.
  • Overbought conditions and the length of the win streak suggest trimming positions rather than adding new investments.
  • U.S. oil prices dropped around 7% due to discussions between Washington and Tehran on peace talks.
  • The energy sector was the worst performing sector, with the State Street Energy Select ETF (XLE) erasing its Iran war gains.
  • The decline in oil prices coincides with a slide in interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury note yield retreating to 4.26%.
  • Several 'Magnificent Seven' stocks, including Amazon, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Nvidia, saw gains, while Apple experienced a slight decline.
  • Upcoming earnings reports include Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, ASML, and PNC, with ASML's report being crucial for AI buildout investors.
  • The Investing Club provides trade alerts with specific waiting periods before executing trades based on Jim Cramer's actions on CNBC TV or in his charitable trust.