It Doesn't Get Much Worse Than This

Folks, the stock market's top-performing subsector has a problem... You see, the market isn't just one big object. It's made up of thousands of individual companies. And they fall into a variety of categories. [Chaikin PowerFeed]( It Doesn't Get Much Worse Than This By Vic Lederman, editorial director, Chaikin Analytics Folks, the stock market's top-performing subsector has a problem... You see, the market isn't just one big object. It's made up of thousands of individual companies. And they fall into a variety of categories. Regular readers know that the Power Gauge gives us an easy way to track the market's 11 top-level sectors. And it helps us see what's happening with 21 different subsectors as well. Investment-data companies S&P Global and MSCI put together these sectors and subsectors. They all follow the so-called "Global Industry Classification Standard" (or "GICS," for short). Here's the important part... These sectors and subsectors are industry standards. Whether they realize it or not, every investor follows the GICS. And for the most part, these standards do an acceptable job of tracking their intended industries. You're probably wondering why I'm bringing all this up today... Well, one subsector just ripped higher. It's up more than 10% since its November 10 low. This subsector was the market's top performer over that span. And it caught my eye. But a closer look at the Power Gauge tells us something dramatic is happening beneath the surface. In fact, as you'll see, it doesn't get much worse than this subsector right now... Recommended Links: [How to Put Guaranteed Income "Under the Tree"]( A regular guy from upstate New York retired years ahead of schedule thanks to ONE investing idea that doesn't involve stocks... options... or cryptocurrencies. The secret? A simple strategy for seeing double-digit annual income... AND triple-digit capital gains... with legal protections (even in an economic crisis). [Click here to learn more](. 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That's far worse than the 34 stocks that currently earn a "bearish" or "very bearish" rating. Folks, this is one of the worst subsector breakdowns I've ever seen. The Power Gauge's "very bearish" outlook is justified, too. After all, XHE's struggles in 2023 are clear when we look at the chart... The broad market is thriving this year. The S&P 500 Index is up about 19% in 2023. At the same time, this entire subsector is floundering. Take a look... [Chaikin PowerFeed] Now, I'll admit that the chart does show a little bit of promise for XHE. You can see clearly that this subsector bottomed in late October. Then, it made a "higher low" this month. We can also see the bounce that sent it soaring to the top of the Power Gauge's subsector list. So if you were only looking at the chart, you might see XHE as a potential opportunity. But remember... the Power Gauge is still "very bearish" on XHE right now. Sure, health care equipment stocks will likely turn around at some point. And they just performed well over a brief stretch. However, our system is as clear as it gets... Put simply, XHE is the "worst of the worst" subsector today. It's dramatically underperforming the market. It's the only subsector to hold a "very bearish" rating. And it has one of the most lopsided Power Bar ratios I've ever seen. Don't try to catch this falling knife. Good investing, Vic Lederman Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors # Hld: Bullish Neutral Bearish Dow 30 -0.140% 11 16 3 S&P 500 -0.180% 146 261 90 Nasdaq -0.030% 41 47 11 Small Caps -0.340% 551 959 417 Bonds +1.560% — According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks and Large Cap stocks remain somewhat Bullish. Major indexes are mixed. * * * * Sector Tracker Sector movement over the last 5 days Staples +1.11% Utilities +1.11% Health Care +0.99% Materials +0.75% Real Estate +0.55% Financial +0.36% Discretionary +0.30% Industrials -0.18% Energy -0.21% Communication -0.48% Information Technology -0.58% * * * * Industry Focus Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Services 8 38 9 Over the past 6 months, the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production subsector (XOP) has underperformed the S&P 500 by -0.32%. Its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Weak, with more Bearish than Bullish stocks. It is currently ranked #14 of 21 subsectors and has moved down 2 slots over the past week. Indicative Stocks [rating] WTI W&T Offshore, Inc. [rating] TALO Talos Energy Inc. [rating] GPRE Green Plains Inc. * * * * Top Movers Gainers [rating] DPZ +4.52% [rating] IP +3.61% [rating] CCI +3.45% [rating] STLD +3.36% [rating] ETSY +2.98% Losers [rating] ALB -6.28% [rating] ILMN -3.75% [rating] WBA -3.55% [rating] GEHC -3.21% [rating] CF -3.14% * * * * Earnings Report Reporting Today Rating Before Open After Close INTU HPE No earnings reporting today. Earnings Surprises [rating] ZS Zscaler, Inc. Q1 $0.67 Beat by $0.18 [rating] SDRL Seadrill Limited Q3 $1.04 Beat by $0.20 * * * * You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to PowerFeed. If you no longer want to receive e-mails from PowerFeed, [click here](. You’re receiving this e-mail at {EMAIL}. For questions about your account or to speak with customer service, call [+1 (877) 697-6783 (U.S.)](tel:18776976783), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time or e-mail info@chaikinanalytics.com. Please note: The law prohibits us from giving personalized investment advice. © 2023 Chaikin Analytics, LLC. 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