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Semiconductor Stocks May be Hitting the Ceiling

In this stock market update video I focus on the semiconductor sector. I start off reviewing the Nasdaq Composite Index and one of its key indicators. I then look at both the Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX).

Finally I check in on the top 6 semiconductor stocks of SMH. These are Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Intel (INTC), Nvidia (NVDA), Applied Materials (AMAT), Micron Technology (MU) and Texas Instruments (TXN). These 6 companies account for 42% of the holdings in SMH.

The SOX Index and 4 of the top 6 holdings in the SMH are bumping up against key resistance levels. With this happening after a very extended rally, the caution flags are out.

No Santa Claus Rally Again This Year

The Santa Claus Rally in the stock market has typically been defined as a rally that occurs between Christmas and New Year’s Day.  Well that didn’t happen this year or last year or the year before.  

In December 2014 the S&P 500 (SPX) was down 1.1% then chopped up and down in January ending the month down 3.1%.

In December 2015 the SPX was down .84% then got whacked pretty good in January ending down 5.1%.  (at one point it was down 11.3%) Continue reading