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The comments below were provided by Kevin Lane of Fusion IQ.

Although we remain bullish over the intermediate term, we believe the combination of the short-term overbought nature of the market coupled with bubbling bullish sentiment could lead to a decent near-term correction. That said, we think the greater probability over the short run is for a consolidation or pullback.

Geopolitical risks are also popping back into the main stream which could force traders with itchy trigger fingers to tap recent paper profits. We think the geopolitical catalyst that could aid in a corrective wave will be the re-emergence of problems in the PIIGS countries.

Additionally, with bond yields spiking investors will now pay much more attention to the CPI & PPI and the persistent upward pressure in all commodities. Higher turnover clients may want to take some profits, while those with longer duration may want to hedge out the risk of a decent pullback.

Technically the markets are short term overbought and two key benchmark indices, the Transports and the Banks, are both near resistance and may need to consolidate or pullback.Earnings season officially begins tonight [Monday] with Alcoa’s numbers and could likely lead to some volatility.

S&P 500 still in bullish channel – very minor support near 1,250; better support at 1,225

Transports ran into resistance in 5,215 area, likely to pull back and consolidate – minor support at 5,000; then better support at 4,825

Banks are also running into resistance near 54 – minor consolidation/pullback likely towards 51


Source: Kevin Lane, Fusion IQ, January 10, 2011.

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