http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/ http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/28/2008/russell_2000_thursday_thud The Russell 2000 ended Thursday with a thud, closing near the lows at 692.39, down 9.73, or 1.39%, for the day. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-28 01:05 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/27/2008/russell_2000_same_range_different_result Wednesday looked a lot like Tuesday, at least in terms of the trading range in the Russell 2000. The only difference was a soft close on Wednesday, with small caps dipping 3.16, or 0.45%, to 702.11. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-27 01:03 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/26/2008/russell_2000_fractionally_higher_in_quiet_trading The Russell 2000 had a relatively quiet session Tuesday, rising 3.99, or 0.57%, to 705.27. Look for resistance Wednesday at 712 and 724, while support comes in at 700, 694 and 686. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-26 01:06 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/25/2008/russell_2000_highest_since_late_february Monday's surge lifted the index to the highest point since late February, and also provided some nice upside support for bullish patterns visible on weekly charts. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-25 01:06 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/24/2008/russell_2000_inside_session_recovery_thursday The Russell 2000 had an "inside session" recovery Thursday, rising 17.29, or 2.60%, to 681.42. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-24 01:05 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/20/2008/russell_2000_watching_weekly_claims_leading_indicators The market could see mild volatility into the opening from the Weekly Claims report, which comes out at 8:30 a.m. ET. However, the bigger volatility risk comes at 10:00 a.m. ET with the release of Leading Indicators and the Philly Fed Survey. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-20 01:06 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/19/2008/russell_2000_fomc_rally_a_familiar_refrain Its a familiar refrain: the market rallies on FOMC day, only to falter in the after wash. Can this rally can grow legs? Kevin Pendley 2008-03-19 01:03 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/18/2008/russell_2000_ppi_housing_starts_on_tap_before_opening The market could step right into a volatile opening this morning, with PPI and housing starts data slated for release at 8:30 a.m. ET. The afternoon also promises some potential sparks, as the market will react to the FOMC meeting announcement at 2:15 p.m. ET. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-18 01:02 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/17/2008/russell_2000_fractionally_higher_week_after_friday_plunge The Russell 2000 tumbled again Friday, capping an up-and-down week that ended only fractionally higher than where it began. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-17 01:04 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/14/2008/russell_2000_impressive_rally_thursday Small-cap stocks staged an impressive rally Thursday, climbing back from a steep morning decline to close nearly 2% higher on the day. The long wick bottom left on daily candlestick charts is often seen at short-term turning points. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-14 01:03 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/13/2008/russell_2000_breather_session_after_tuesday_gain The index was unable to extend Tuesdays big rally, and tumbled 6.50, or 0.97% to 667.31 on Wednesday. After Tuesday's dramatic rise, a bit of a breather session was not a surprise, but the market still needs to hold above 660 to help validate Tuesdays huge rise. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-13 01:02 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/12/2008/russell_2000_small_caps_take_flight Small cap stocks took flight Tuesday, soaring 29.84, or 4.63% to 673.81, notching the largest one-day point gain of the year. The Russell 2000 climbed back above the 650-point level, and now needs to hold that zone to generate any bottoming patterns from here. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-12 01:05 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/11/2008/russell_2000_ease_of_650_breach_cause_for_concern The relative ease with which 650 was taken down Monday is a big concern, because it clears the way for yet another leg down for the bear market. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-11 01:04 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/10/2008/russell_2000_support_vacuum_after_650_level Look for resistance on a bounce this morning at 666, 674 and 680. Meanwhile, support is at 654 and then at 650. A breach of the latter opens the door to a support vacuum as the market would be at long-term lows. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-10 01:05 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/07/2008/russell_2000_thirdlargest_drop_of_the_year Small-cap stocks took it on the chin Thursday, with the Russell 2000 notching the third-largest one-day point decline of the year. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-07 06:42 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/06/2008/russell_2000_a_tame_but_sloppy_day The Russell 2000 had a tame session Wednesday, gaining 2.76, or 0.41%, ending at 683.74. Price action the last several sessions has been sloppy after yet another double top on daily charts back on Feb. 27. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-06 06:43 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/05/2008/russell_2000_another_early_slump_partial_recovery Small-cap stocks embarked on a similar journey Tuesday to what took place during Mondays activity a morning slump erased by a solid afternoon recovery. Despite a lower close, it had to feel like a victory for jittery bulls who endured a morning slide down to 670.59. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-05 01:08 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/04/2008/russell_2000_recovery_off_chart_support Although the price action was primarily bearish in nature on Monday, the market generated a nice afternoon recovery off important chart support. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-04 01:08 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/03/03/2008/russell_2000_dealing_with_fridays_gap_opening When you see a gap lower opening like we had on Friday and if the gap is not quickly filled, the market often trades aggressively in the direction of the gap. Kevin Pendley 2008-03-03 01:01 AM http://www.smallcapinvestor.com/articles/small_cap_news/todays_trading/02/29/2008/russell_2000_another_doubletop_retreat In what has become a familiar refrain, small cap stocks retreated in the shadow of a double top formation on daily charts Thursday the third time this has happened during the month of February, which is quite unusual. Kevin Pendley 2008-02-29 01:04 AM