But that was a short squeeze, muses Steve Grasso. Investors didn’t want to be short into the week-end and risk an upside catalyst coming out of Europe that would sending stocks higher. Broadly, I just don't feel good about this market. Companies aren't hiring. The recovery is hinged on job creation and we're not getting it.
And nothing changed fundamentally, adds Brian Kelly. I’d use any rally to sell, he counsels. I’m bearish.
I don’t agree, counters Terranova. I think the consumer is in much better shape than people think. And as a result I think there are opportunities in the market. I’m a buyer of American Express, Best Buy and EMC or Teradyne .
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CHART OF THE DAY: SECTORS SINCE APRIL TOP
Looking at the different sectors of the S&P, Consumer Staples has performed best since the April 23rd highs, falling only 6%. Meanwhile, energy has the been the real market drag, falling 15%
Here’s the complete list:
Consumer Staples ETF (XLP) –6%
Utilities ETF (XLU) –7%
Health Care ETF (XLV) –9%
Technology ETF (XLK) –11%
Consumer Discretionary ETF (XLY) –12%
Industrial ETF (XLI) –12%
Financial ETF (XLF) –13%
Materials ETF (XLB) –14%
Energy ETF (XLE) –15%
Are any sectors oversold?
I definitely think energy is oversold, counsels Steve Grasso. BP , Halliburton, Transocean and Cameron are all overdone to the downside.
Look at the action in Consumer Staples, adds Jon Najarian, it’s the best performing sector. That suggests to me the consumer isn’t nearly as ‘dead’ as so many investors think. I'd trade accordingly.
Elsewhere, I’m bearish on Treasurys, explains Steve Cortes. Technicals got extremely overdone and the price action was very poor. However that’s a trading call.
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DEAD CAT BOUNCE? COMMODITIES/INDUSTRIALS
Metal and ag names made a strong comeback on Friday, with steel names including US Steel and AK Steel leading the gains.
What's the trade?
If you're looking for commodity related trades I’m bullish Peabody , Steel Dynamics and the OIH, adds Joe Terranova.
And I’d get long RSX for exposure to Russia, says Terranova. It’s a play on oil as well as the euro.
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Trader disclosure: On May 21, 2010, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC’s Fast Money were owned by the Fast Money traders; Terranova owns (PFE), (BMO), (SWN), (XCO), (EMC), (FTO), (YHOO), (AXP), (BBY), (TER), (STLD), (THC), (BTU), (AAPL), (DIS), (CVS), (IPSU); Terranova owns (GLD) JUN $115 Calls; Terranova Owns (GLD) June Calls; Terranova Owns (OIH) June Calls; Terranova Owns (PFE); Terranova Owns (RSX); Kinahan owns (C), (BAC), (AKS), (MSFT); Kinahan is short (SPY); Tomasulo owns (VXX); Tomasulo owns VIX calls; Tomasulo owns gold spot futures; Tomasulo owns (VZ); Tomasulo owns (PCLN); Tomasulo owns (V) calls; Grasso Owns (ABK), (BP), (BAC), (BGP), (C), (DYN), (JPM), (LPX), (NDAQ), (DCPA), (ASTM), (PRST); Kelly Owns (CAT) Puts; Kelly Owns (EMN) Puts; Kelly Owns (EXPE) Puts; Kelly Owns (WYNN) Puts; Jon Najarian Owns (BAC), (BAC) Preferred; Jon Najarian Owns (BP); Jon Najarian Owns (C); Jon Najarian Owns (JPM), (JPM) Puts; Cortes Owns (GS); Cortes Is Long Crude Oil; Cortes Is Short U.S. Treasuries
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For Brian Kelly
Kanundrum Capital Is Short Euro
Kanundrum Capital Is Short Yen
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Kanundrum Capital Is Short (XLF)
Kanundrum Capital Is Short (EXPE)
Kanundrum Capital Is Short (WYNN)
Kanundrum Capital Is Short (IOC)
Kanundrum Capital Is Short (SU)
Kanundrum Capital Is Short (CME)
Kanundrum Capital Is Short (STT)
Kanundrum Capital Is Short (XLF)
Kanundrum Capital Is Short (CAT)
Kanundrum Capital Is Short (AA)
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