Semiconductors Lead, The Market Follows π The Chart Report
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Semiconductors (SMH) closed at new all-time highs today, on both an absolute and relative basis.
After clearing its prior cycle highs in late 2023, semiconductors have stair-stepped higher, using the Fibonacci extension levels as guideposts along the way.
The performance gap between semiconductor and software stocks also continues to widen, with software on pace for its worst week in history versus semis (IGV/SMH).
The Takeaway: Semiconductors remain a key leadership group, with new highs helping to drive the market's recovery.
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