Markets moved modestly lower over the past day (through 9/30). The S&P 500 ([SPX]) declined 0.25%, followed by the Russell 2000 ([RUT]) down 0.39%, the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ([SPXEWI]) down 0.75%, and emerging markets ([EEM]) lower by 0.91%.
The Percent Positive for the S&P 500 ([^PTSPX]) reversed lower in early September and has continued to deteriorate. The indicator now stands at 48%, signaling that fewer than half of the index's constituents remain in positive trends and suggesting underlying long-term weakness beneath the broader market.
The technology sector climbed to the top spot in our DALI sector rankings last week and continued to strengthen, adding 15 signals over the past week (since 9/22) and reinforcing its leadership position. Healthcare remained close behind in second place, also showing relative improvement with a gain of 5 signals over the same period.
On the earnings front, a few major companies are expected to report earning over the next week: Accenture PLC ([ACN] 3/5 TA Score on 10/1), NIKE, Inc. ([NKE] 0/5 TA Score on 10/1), and PepsiCo, Inc. ([PEP]).
Yesterday’s research highlighted the latest reconstitution of the Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF (PDP). Despite a challenging Q3 amid shifting market leadership, the strategy rotated into areas of improving relative strength, with healthcare, technology, and select financials emerging as leaders while industrials continued to weaken.