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OPINION

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The nation is still waiting for the outcome of the presidential election, which might take days to count the votes, and even longer if lawyers get involved.

But there are narratives that inform the market this morning.  First, let’s look at the action ahead of the election.  The market rallied strong into Election Day, which I thought was a clear sign there would not be a so-called Blue Wave.

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In fact, there wasn’t even a Blue Ripple. The market loves that, as there will not be draconian actions that dismantle the underpinnings of growth that was more widely shared until coronavirus arrived on our doorstep.

Market breadth was very impressive for the second straight session with convincing volume and a shift back to more 52-week winners than losers.

Market Breadth

NYSE

NASDAQ

Advancing

2,482

2,820

Declining

586

691

52 Week High

62

52

52 Week Low

13

27

Up Volume

3.48B

2.48B

Down Volume

617.16M

642.69M

S&P 500 winners are on the rise, although there are still far more losers.

  • 231 winners with average gain +24.3%
  • 274 losers with average loss -23.15%

There are now more winners than losers on the NASDAQ Composite.

  • 519 winners with average gain: +65.15%
  • 496 losers with average loss: -25.19%

If Joe Biden pulls it off, there will be very little of his agenda he could simply ram through, and it’s unlikely a GOP Senate would play along on the more draconian stuff.   This could still be good news for solar stocks and electric vehicles.

Joe Biden Policy Proposal

Required for Approval

Repeal Tax Cuts Act & increase capital gains taxes

Congress/51 Senate votes

Provide additional fiscal stimulus

Congress/60 Senate Votes

Expand ACA and create public option

Congress/60 Senate Votes

Allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices

Congress/60 Senate Votes

New Carbon tax, ban offshore drilling, but not fracking

Congress/60 Senate votes and some exec authority

New investments in alternative energy & nuclear power

Executive Authority

Increased banking regulation

Executive Authority/Court Challenges

Abolish private prisons

Congress/60 Senate Votes

Infrastructure

Congress/60 Senate Votes

Increased technology regulation

Executive Authority/Court Challenges

Marijuana decriminalization, but not legalization

Congress/60 Senate votes

Two years of free college & expand debt relief

Congress/60 Senate Votes

Raise minimum wage to $15/hour

Congress/60 Senate Votes

Crack down on China / reevaluate tariffs

Executive Authority

Source: Briefing.com

 

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The market will open gingerly, but investors think big Technology and Communication Services companies are winners.  There will be no massive capital gains taxes and more H2B workers. The NASDAQ Composite is trapped in a decided range, but could break the trend today.

Portfolio Approach

We closed two positions yesterday, one in Healthcare and one in Technology, and we added to Consumer Discretionary in the Hotline Model Portfolio.

America on the Move

As I drove into the work this morning, I could not believe all the radio commercials for truck drivers.  Schneider touted $0.04 a mile for experienced drivers and $0.02 for new drivers, suggesting many could earn $90,000 annually.  Walmart talked about all the benefits. 

The economy is on the move, and the great news is there probably will not be efforts at mass lockdowns.

To see the chart, click here.

Today’s Session

I think a worst-case scenario for the market has been avoided, but let’s hold off for the count and potential legal battles.

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