Yet another victory for SlopeCharts. So-called “healthcare” companies are going to get a blowtorch to their eyeballs. Here is the wipeout in the ironically named Humana.
Huzzah, Humana!
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A Terribly Close Shave
All week long, I’ve put my little hands on my little hips and have pointed out the critical nature of the resistance trendlines across the semiconductor sector. I’m relieved and pleased to see this paying off with my put positions. Good Lord.
The Semi Trendlines
The semiconductor sector has enjoyed a counter-trend rally for a few days, but my conclusion is that the broken trendline, as before, represents an important reversal point for this sector.
The Next Leg Down
Well, semiconductors are once again my friend! It’s exciting, because the entire industry is starting to crumble. This is beautifully represented by my biggest position, SMH $265 puts. I’ve drawn a new rounded top to illustrate what has just happened this morning.
Semi Focus
The most important company in the semiconductor sector (and, not coincidentally, the most valuable company on the planet) is Nvidia. It seems to have lost its mojo lately.
Last week, on Wednesday after the close, it presented knocked-it-out-of-the-park earnings. In response, on Thursday, the stock vaulted to a lifetime high, only to end the day lower than it opened. It sank more on Friday. It sank more yesterday. And it’s down right now. What’s key is the purple trendline; break that, and then the selling can really begin.
