Dow Jones futures climbed in morning trade Tuesday after Monday's stock market dive. Russia's ongoing Ukraine invasion, along with the West's response, remains the key focal point in the stock market today.
U.S. oil prices briefly surged above $130 a barrel Monday before pulling back sharply, as the U.S. and its allies are considering a ban on Russian oil and natural gas imports after the country's attack on Ukraine.
Investors need patience and discipline right now, keeping cash mostly on the sidelines to see if the market rally attempt can signal a new uptrend. Dow Jones health care giant UnitedHealth, Costco, CSX and Union Pacific are among those holding up well in the current stock market volatility. Meanwhile, Apple stock fell further below its 50-day moving average.
Stock Market Today
On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sold off 2.4%, while the S&P 500 lost 2.95%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite dived 3.6%. The Nasdaq closed in bear market territory, now down more than 20% from its recent high.
U.S. Stock Market Today Overview |
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| Index | Symbol | Price | Gain/Loss | % Change |
| Dow Jones | (0DJIA) | 32813.56 | -801.24 | -2.38 |
| S&P 500 | (0S&P5) | 4200.89 | -127.98 | -2.96 |
| Nasdaq | (0NDQC ) | 12830.96 | -482.48 | -3.62 |
| Russell 2000 | 193.82 | -4.84 | -2.44 | |
| IBD 50 | 36.59 | -1.53 | -4.01 | |
Last Update: 4:54 PM ET 3/7/2022 |
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Among the Dow Jones leaders, Apple dropped 2.4% and Microsoft traded down 3.8% in today's stock market. UnitedHealth, a Dow Jones stock to watch, finished Monday just below a new buy point.
Electric-vehicle leader Tesla skidded more than 4% Monday.
Amid the volatile, headline-driven market, Anthem, Costco, CSX and Union Pacific are among Monday's top stocks to watch. Keep in mind that current stock market conditions should keep investors in cash and on the sidelines.
Microsoft and Tesla are IBD Leaderboard stocks. Costco and CSX were featured in this week's Stocks Near A Buy Zone column.
Dow Jones Today: Russian Invasion, Oil Prices
Before Tuesday's market open, Dow Jones futures rose 0.1% vs. fair value and S&P 500 futures were up 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures moved down 0.25% vs. fair value. Remember that overnight action in Dow futures and elsewhere doesn't necessarily translate into actual trading in the next regular stock market session.
Among exchange traded funds, the Nasdaq 100 tracker Invesco QQQ Trust fell 3.7%, and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF lost 2.9% Monday.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 1.75% Monday, after closing at 1.72% on Friday.
U.S. oil prices climbed 3% Monday, as West Texas Intermediate crude settled around $119 a barrel, its highest close since Sept. 2008, per Dow Jones Market Data. On Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the U.S. and its allies are considering a ban on Russian oil and natural gas imports after the country's attack on Ukraine.
Russia continued to bombard Ukrainian cities, with low-level negotiators from both sides meeting for a third round of talks on Monday. Negotiators agreed on some plans to help people trapped in the fighting, but there was little other progress regarding a cease-fire. Russia's top diplomat is scheduled to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey on Thursday.
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Stock Market Rally Attempt: What To Do Now
The stock market posted more disappointing action Monday, as the major stock indexes ended with heavy losses. Despite Monday's losses, all three major stock indexes remain above their Feb. 24 intraday lows, which means Tuesday will be Day 9 of the ongoing rally attempt.
A follow-through day — signaling the start of a new uptrend — is still possible anytime now. However, even if a follow-through day occurs, there isn't a whole lot of merchandise to purchase, outside some strength in the precious metals, energy and agricultural chemicals areas of the market.
During market corrections, investors should be in cash. But don't tune out. Instead, keep a watchlist of top-performing stocks that are trying to hold up during the market weakness. Use the relative strength line to help you identify some emerging market leaders. You can also find stocks newly added to IBD's proprietary watchlists like the IBD 50 here.
Be sure to check out the IBD University on how to identify market bottoms and get invested after a follow-through day.
Friday's The Big Picture commented, "Cash is still king. As an asset class, it still outperforms the S&P 500 (down 9.2% since Jan. 1) and the Nasdaq (down about 15%) this year." Amid the current volatility, it's an important time to read and follow IBD's The Big Picture column.
If you're new to IBD, consider taking a look at its stock trading system and CAN SLIM basics. Recognizing chart patterns is one key to the investment guidelines. IBD offers a broad range of growth stock lists, such as Leaderboard and SwingTrader.
Investors also can create watchlists, find companies nearing a buy point, or develop custom screens at IBD MarketSmith.
Four Dow Jones Stocks To Watch Now
Dow Jones Stocks To Watch: UnitedHealth
Managed care giant UnitedHealth is just below a 501.03 buy point in a double-bottom base. Shares ended Monday about 3% away from their latest entry. UNH stock traded down more than 2% Monday.
Bullishly, the stock's relative strength line is at new highs, indicating significant stock market outperformance.
Four Top Growth Stocks To Watch In The Current Stock Market Correction
Stocks To Watch: Anthem, Costco, CSX, Union Pacific
Anthem is back below a flat base's 470.12 entry after Monday's 4.7% decline. Anthem was IBD's Stock Of The Day on Wednesday.
Retail giant Costco cut gains to 0.6% Monday, but still handily outperformed the major stock indexes. COST shares are tracing the right side of a cup base that has a 571.59 buy point. COST stock shows a solid 93 out of 99 IBD Composite Rating, per IBD Stock Checkup. Investors can use the IBD Composite Rating to easily gauge the quality of a stock's fundamental and technical metrics.
CSX is trying to break out past a 38.11 buy point in a cup base. The stock broke out past the entry Monday, but reversed 1.1% lower to close below the buy trigger. The 5% buy area goes up to 40.02.
IBD Leaderboard stock Union Pacific remains in the 5% buy area despite Monday's 1.2% drop. UNP shares broke out past a 256.21 flat-base entry last week. The 5% buy zone tops out at 269.02.
Per Leaderboard analysis, Friday's progress justified a boost in the position size by quarter to a half. The RS line had already been making new highs, which is a sign of a market leader.
Join IBD experts as they analyze leading stocks in the current stock market correction on IBD Live
Tesla Stock
Tesla stock skidded more than 4%% Monday, extending a losing streak to three sessions. Shares fell further below their long-term 200-day moving average. Monday's decisive break through the 200-day line signals further weakness is likely.
The stock traded as high as 1,243.49 on Nov. 4, but ended Monday about 35% off that all-time high.
Dow Jones Leaders: Apple, Microsoft
Among Dow Jones stocks, Apple is building a double-bottom base with a 176.75 buy point, according to IBD MarketSmith chart analysis. Shares are about 10% away from the new buy point after Monday's 2.4% loss. AAPL stock found support at its long-term 200-day line on Feb. 24, but remains below its 50-day moving average.
The stock's relative strength line remains near recent highs in the face of the stock market weakness, signifying that institutions are hesitant to sell their Apple shares.
Software leader Microsoft fell 3.8% Monday, closing further below the 200-day line. Shares continue to build a new base.
Be sure to follow Scott Lehtonen on Twitter at @IBD_SLehtonen for more on growth stocks and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
