Wall Street had a positive session on Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and S&P 500 (SPX) recording new all-time highs. However, the bull rally was cut short following a report of distribution problems with Pfizer’s (NYSE: PFE) COVID-19 vaccine.

The Nasdaq 100 booked a new ATH around 12,539 yesterday before reclining to the 12,450 at the close of the market. The SPX saw a new ATH at 3,683 before falling to the 3,650 area, while the Dow Jones (DJIA) rose to a fresh daily high.

Stock indexes on Wall Street fell from their daily highs on Thursday after Pfizer announced that it could only ship half of its proposed vaccine for 2020. Nonetheless, the drug manufacturer expects to deliver over a billion doses in 2021.

Pfizer explained that it was experiencing supply chain issues and that shipment of raw materials for the vaccines fell below their recommended standard, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The company’s shares fell by 1.7% on the news.

Moving on, investors will be turning their focus to the monthly US Nonfarm Payrolls and employment report from the Labor Department. Speculators expect November’s job numbers to grow by 438k.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — December 4

NDX Major Bias: Bullish

Supply Levels: 12539, 12600, and 12650.

Demand Levels: 12450, 12350, and 12220.

The NDX has broken a new ATH high, following a steady bullish climb over the week. At press time, the index has fallen into consolidation as markets brace for the NFPs report.

Meanwhile, a fall from this level should get repelled by the 12350 mark, where our ascending channel currently lies. However, a retest and break of the 12539 ATH in the coming hours is not out of the picture.

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The Nasdaq 100 (NDX) has rounded off November on a positive note, after the month up by more than 11%. This surge was mainly stimulated by the recently-concluded US Presidential election and the discovery of potential COVID-19 vaccines.

These themes were the major dominating fundamental factors through November, as hopes for things to go back to normal (pre-covid) ignited some sectoral rotation. The rotation occurred mainly between work-from-home stocks and traditional businesses, which helped indexes like the Dow Jones (DJIA) and Russell 2000 take the lead from the Nasdaq 100.

Nonetheless, the NDX remains in a favorable position as markets enter the close of 2020. That said, stimulus hopes and potential political stalemate in Washington over most of President-elect Biden’s policies could cause the Federal Reserve to maintain its dovish outlook, which would be very beneficial for NDX bulls.

That said, it is likely that there are tailwinds present in the equity market ahead of December and 2021. However, there’s the possibility that the NDX could fall into consolidation before we see a continuation to the upside, as the US Presidential election-induced volatility has now been weaned out of the market.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — December 1

NDX Major Bias: Bullish

Supply Levels: 12300, 12370, and 12439.

Demand Levels: 12220, 12000, and 11890.

The NDX is on an aggressive bullish rally as it inches closer to its all-time high at 12439. At the moment, the 12220 support will likely prevent any sustained decline given the confluence of indicators (ascending trendline and 12220 crucial support) at that level.

We expect the NDX to break its previous all-time high and record new peaks in the coming days before consolidation likely sets in.

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Wall Street traded on a mixed sentiment on Wednesday as the Thanksgiving Holiday in the US drew near. Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the US, and markets across the country were closed.

Most sectors under the S&P 500 (SPX) traded lower on Wednesday, with Energy stocks and Consumer Stables leading the decline. The Nasdaq 100 (NDX) recorded a strong ascent, while the Dow Jones (DJIA) fell into a sideways pattern after hitting 30,000 for the first time on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the dollar (DXY) maintained its bearish momentum while yields eased.

In other news, the recent FOMC meeting minutes showed that the Fed was considering making adjustments to its bond-buying program. Jobless claims for the week rose higher than analysts’ estimated. Q3 GDP numbers were in line with investor expectations, while durable goods orders were better than estimated.

According to the FOMC meeting minutes, Fed policymakers discussed their asset purchase program at length, and several members are in support of decisive changes in the program. Investors were looking forward to the minutes to gain insight into Fed members’ stance on a boost to their asset purchase program, which presently has the Fed purchasing $120 billion of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities every month.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — November 27

NDX Major Bias: Bullish

Supply Levels: 12220, 12300, and 12439.

Demand Levels: 12000, 11890, and 11770.

The NDX has performed positively over the past few days after enduring drawn-out consolidation. We expect a continuation of the bullish momentum at the reopening of US markets later today.

Already, the index is on the verge of breaking the crucial 12220 resistance (based on pre-market data). In the meantime, a sustained break below 12000 seems unlikely.

Just like the DOW, the Nasdaq 100 could break a new record in the coming days.

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The Nasdaq 100 (NDX) has lost its title as the most consistent price gainer in the equity space, following a displacement of volatility and a rotation in sectoral demand. The tech-heavy index has climbed by about 7% in its month-to-date standings. However, the Dow Jones (DJIA) and the small-cap Russell 2000 index have grown by about 11% and 18%, respectively, in the same period.

As a result, the NDX to DJIA ratio has fallen close to its lowest point in the past five months, indicating the shift in investor interest. Regardless, the overall outlook of all US indices remains on the upside.

The recent announcements of potential COVID-19 vaccines most likely played determining roles in the shift in investor interest across sectors.

However, a crucial unrecognized factor also playing a role in the recent sectoral switch is seasonality.

Apparently, since 1980, October has always been the highest-volatility period on average—based on measurements from the VIX—with subsequent months witnessing a steady decline in panic by investors. That said, the last two months of the year have always been very positive for the Nasdaq 100, Dow, and S&P 500 (SPX) for the past four decades. With this, it could mean that the slowdown seen in the NDX could be a replay of history.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — November 24

NDX Major Bias: Sideways

Supply Levels: 12040, 12200, and 12439.

Demand Levels: 11800, 116507, and 11307.

The NDX has remained in a tight consolidation range between 12040 and 11800 for the past two weeks now. With no direction in mind for the meantime, the NDX might fall under the sway of new developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and tomorrow’s FOMC meeting minutes.

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US equity indexes closed higher on Thursday, as investors’ market confidence got revitalized following mentions of Washington lawmakers coming back together to pass a Coronavirus fiscal stimulus package to ease the pandemic-induced economic crisis.

The Nasdaq 100 (NDX) rose by 90.72 points or (0.76)and closed at 11985.43, while the Dow Jones (DJIA) and S&P 500 gained 0.36% and 0.39%, respectively.

As mentioned earlier, yesterday’s rally was sponsored mainly by the revived COVID-19 stimulus talks, as the virus continues to ravage the US. at press time, there are 12 million infection cases in the US, with a tragic 258,363 recorded deaths.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Democrat-New York, noted that Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican-Kentucky, had acceded to renew talks on a new COVID-19 aid package relief. Before this point, Democrats and Republicans in Congress could not agree on a suitable size and scope of a potential stimulus bill.

That said, the recent breakthrough was seen as a very positive development and boosted market mood. However, investors remain cautious, as many of them trooped back into large-cap tech-related stocks that thrived in the previous lockdown period.

That said, Wall Street is expected to see some choppiness in the coming sessions as investors monitor fresh Coronavirus developments closely.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — November 20

NDX Major Bias: Bullish

Supply Levels: 12070, 12200, and 12439.

Demand Levels: 11890, 11650, and 11307.

Although the sentiment surrounding the NDX is upbeat, the index remained within a consolidation range between 12070 and 11770 over the past week.

Meanwhile, the index is trading within a wedge, providing expectations of a sharp breakout—most likely to the upside—soon.

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The Nasdaq 100 (NDX) traded on a positive note through Monday and is likely to resume its bullish journey in the North American session on Tuesday.

The index has started this week on a very positive footing, as market participants expect a replay of last week’s bull run in yet another COVID-19 vaccine-related development.

The refreshed market risk appetite got sponsored by reports that one of the world’s leading drugmakers, Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) had manufactured a very effective COVID-19 vaccine. This news is coming just under a week after Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) reported a 90% effectiveness rate in its vaccine candidate. This week, Moderna announced that its phase three trial vaccine showed a 94.5% effectiveness in preventing the virus.

Notably, the bullish gaps between the S&P 500 (SPX) and other major indexes were significantly slimmer this time around, compared to the November 9 rally.

Another similarity to last week’s price action is the slide in the NDX relative to the Dow Jones (DJIA) and SPX. This observation could be a sign of a lift in global risk trends or a quelling of the uninformed speculative appetite seen over the past few months.

Regardless, a second successful vaccine against the disease responsible for the global economic crisis is a very positive development for the global economic recovery.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — November 17

NDX Major Bias: Bullish

Supply Levels: 12220, 12439, and 12600.

Demand Levels: 11890, 11650, and 11307.

The NDX maintained its bullish momentum into the second day of the week, as our technical indicators project subsequent climbs. The index is currently trading within a wedge, and a sharp breakout to the upside seems imminent. We expect a retest of the 12220 resistance in the short-term, after which the 12439 ATH comes into contention.

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The recent market shift away from the tech sector into traditional value stocks following the positive COVID-19 news could be short-lived. Investors have trooped into value stocks after a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer showed 90% effectiveness against the novel disease. This bolstered companies with a traditional business model, especially at a time when the US is recording more than 100,000 Coronavirus cases daily.

However, with the vaccine requiring a strict storage temperature of -70 degrees Celsius and two doses required to effectively inoculate the receiver, there is a decent chance that the distribution of the much-needed vaccine will be limited. This could affect the current sectoral rotation and pour capital back into the tech sector.

Meanwhile, the possibility of stricter lockdown measures under a Biden administration could re-establish a premium on tech stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NDX) has greatly outperformed its index counterparts since the March crash, climbing 88%, while the S&P 500 (SPX) and Dow Jones (DJIA) climbed by 65% and 64% respectively.

That said, the prevailing fundamental factors could continue to aid the Nasdaq 100 index and tech stocks in the near-term.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — November 13

NDX Major Bias: Sideways

Supply Levels: 12000, 12220, and 12439.

Demand Levels: 11650, 11307, and 11000.

The NDX has recovered from its recent descent, as it was immediately saved by the 11500 support. At press time, the NDX is trading at 11920, a few points below the critical 12000 pivot point (pre-market data). That said, we should expect a retest of the 12100 -12200 area, as fundamental factors continue to favor the index.

On the flip side, failure to clear the 12000 psychological area could open the door to a retest of the 11650 area.

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US equity markets went into a frenzy on Monday, following positive results and reporting of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate by Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). The company’s mRNA technology-based vaccine showed a 90% effectiveness result in an initial phase 3 clinical trial. The result was largely better-than-expected, although there are worries that its effectivity could depreciate as the sample size grows. Nonetheless, the market risk tone was heavily stimulated by the report.

Crude oil prices spiked by about 8% before retracing in the late trading hours yesterday. Gold (XAU/USD) fell by more than 5% as hopes for further fiscal stimulus faded.

An effective and readily-available vaccine will be a major game-changer across the financial markets. With a vaccine, business activities are likely to increase dramatically, cutting down reliance on digital facilities. The recent rally in the energy, finance, and industrial sectors alongside the fall in the tech sector like tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NDX) paints a good picture of what is to come.

A strong rebound in the demand for travel, tourism, leisure, luxury goods, restaurants, and traditional retail is expected. While demand for digital services may remain, it is likely to be on the lower end. That said, investors appear to have made a significant switch from big tech stocks into the long-underperforming traditional industries last night, highlighting a change in sectoral rotation.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — November 10

NDX Major Bias: Bearish

Supply Levels: 11890, 12000, and 12220.

Demand Levels: 11650, 11307, and 11000.

The NDX has come under intense pressure, following the drastic shift in market risk tone. That said, we expect to see further declines in the index’s price soon. Expect to see the NDX hit the 11307 support in the coming hours or days.

On the flip side, the NDX could stall a bit or climb higher, but a break above the 12000 seems very unlikely at this time.

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The US stock markets saw a sharp reversal in the early trading hours on Friday, following a strong rally pushed the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) up by more than 11% this week alone. This surge was likely as a result of more investors betting on a split Congress, which would forestall any major industry policy changes.

The outcome of the election is yet to be decided upon, but it appears that Joe Biden is now closer than ever to securing 270 votes in the Electoral College that determines the winner as he flips Georgia.

Meanwhile, incumbent President Donald Trump has launched a series of smear campaigns against the country’s democratic process from the White House and over a series of tweets, as he claims that the election was “stolen” from him.

Matt Sherwood, Head of Investment at Perpetual in Sydney, has remarked that the markets have already priced in a Biden win and a politically-split Congress. He added that the markets can get all of the good parts about a Biden presidency including stable leadership and foreign policy, without any of the far left aspirations like increased taxation.

That said, the prospect of a policy stalemate in Washington eased worries about a stricter regulation on the Big Tech companies.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — November 6

NDX Major Bias: Bullish

Supply Levels: 12100, 12220, and 12439.

Demand Levels: 11890, 11650, and 11307.

Following a very powerful performance over the week, the NDX has regained its bullish momentum and will likely go on to clear a new all-time high. That said, we might see a little retrace to the 11890 – 11700 level, where bounce will likely occur and take the NDX to higher levels.

Meanwhile, the results of the elections (which could likely be finalized today) is the main event to look out for clues.

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The Nasdaq 100 (NDX) was the worst-performing major US index on Monday, as the technology sector continued on its weakened sentiment.

While the recent weakness in the industry is regarded as a crucial bearish factor for the NDX, a bigger reason for the slump in the index is due to investors taking flight from riskier assets ahead of the US Presidential Election today. Subsequently, market participants will be observing the central bank’s decision and jobs data later this week.

That said, it’s worth considering if the weakness in the tech sector will continue after the election or if this is just a retrace before a continuation upwards.

Meanwhile, the ratio between the Nasdaq 100 and the Dow Jones (DJIA) has gotten weaker over the past few trading sessions. This was like as a result of the displacement caused by the Coronavirus-induced crisis in the equities market. In the pandemic, tech stocks saw a boom, while the components of the Dow were not favored as much.

Traditional stocks on the Dow like Boeing (NYSE: BA), Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), and Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) came under intense pressure as stocks like Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM), Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), and Netflix NASDAQ: NFLX) flourished.

However, polling data suggests that Biden will likely emerge as president, which may strengthen the ratio between the Dow and Nas100 as tax hikes in the tech sector and infrastructure spending become possibilities.

Nasdaq 100 (NDX) Value Forecast — November 3

NDX Major Bias: Bearish

Supply Levels: 11307, 11560, and 11650.

Demand Levels: 11000, 10720, and 10511.

The NDX remains in a strong downward spiral since its 12220 high on the 12th of October. Meanwhile, it appears that the index has found strong support at the 11000 psychological levels, following several failed attempts to break below. Not so surprisingly, this level coincides with the base of our descending channel, indicating that we could see a bounce to the 11307 resistance soon.

Regardless, near-term price action across markets will likely be dictated by the outcome of the US Presidential Election in the ensuing hours and days.

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