Market Update Into 12/30: The Balloon Finally Popping?

12/28/2019| By Brad Ritter

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In this weekend’s analysis, we analyze the moves made by $SPY, $QQQ, and $IWM over the last week and beyond. Get ready for the last two trading days of the year into next week! Will we start the year on a good or bad foot?

There will be no chart show this weekend! Enjoy the holiday season with your family and friends!

$SPY: Daily vs. Weekly Chart

$SPY daily and weekly charts.

$QQQ: Daily vs. Weekly Chart

$QQQ daily and weekly charts.

$IWM: Daily vs. Weekly Chart

$IWM daily and weekly charts.

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