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Stocks Breaking Out In a Quiet Market

Here's a quick review of names that are moving in a market that seems to be recovering from a couple bouts of conspicuous price action.


GO LONG

On the long side, a few names are notable because of strength relative to their overall sector's weakness - especially in technology and healthcare (as I've documented to death on this blog).

Cisco Systems - CSCO

Intuitive Surgical - ISRG











Goodyear Tire & Rubber - GT












United Airlines - UAL












BREAKING DOWN

On the short side, price actions are far more congruous.


Incyte - INCY










Celgene - CELG












Biogen - BIIB












Ecolab - ECL
 

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