SPY Charts and some Technical Analysis News to keep in mind Today - Today's Economic Calendar - The Charts - Opinion - Stock Picks. News to keep in mind Thursday morning Futures trade vs fair value were trading slightly higher late last night. -- Stimulus bill passed yesterday, unemployment #s today. --Dow +105, S&P +16, Nasdaq +80, Russell +14. (9:45 pm ET).We look good technically - But use "Caution" message has been on here for a while for a reason. (Quick sell-offs and/or getting overbought are a possibility at anytime - so we continue to leave this note).The biggest factors in the market right now are; Coronavirus headlines, the US economy, interest rates, the Global Economy, any political drama.Watch the VIX - (CBOE Volatility Index) - The Vix has risen a bit in the declines, then backed back down during the bounces back. Currently in the mid/low 20s, not showing any significant panic. Today's Economic Calendar: 8:30 AM ET, The initial weekly unemployment claims report will be released. The consensus is for a increase to 760 thousand from 745 thousand last week.10:00 AM, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for January from the BLS.12:00 PM, Q4 Flow of Funds Accounts of the United States from the Federal Reserve. THE CHARTS: (NOTE: Charts are a good guide, but news items can move the markets around.) BRIEFING: The Dow surged, S&P up, Nasdaq flat as the stimulus bill passes. The Dow outperformed as the Nasdaq ended little changed after the large bounce back on Tuesday. On our charts, we are still in the trading range. On our chart indicators today, the MACD has curled up noticeably. This is usually a bullish indication. Although, we are still expecting to stay inside the trading range for a little while. Questions: How is the economy is reopening? What does the stimulus deal passing mean? Will treasury yields stay low/stabilize? Will stimulus checks going to the 'Robinhood' kids add volatility to the markets? Positives: We are above the 50-day moving average and the SPY 375 support level held up.Note: The Russell 2000 (small caps) are still leading the markets so far this year. Up 15% YTD now!IF wanting to gamble: Options trades on these ETFs will give you a way to place your bets. $TQQQ - $SQQQ - $SPXL - $SPXS. * Beware - levered ETFs are subject to decay and are not for long-term holding. * CHANGES: The MACD is turning up. POSITIVES: SPY 375 support area has held.The MACD is positive.We are over the 50-day moving average, which is rising.We are over the 200-day moving average, which is rising. NEGATIVES: We are below the 20-day moving average.The Money Flow is negative.Possible market top or trading range?Thinking about the Fundamentals, Valuations, Virus news, the Economy, Jobs, Politics, The FED, etc.?Some things out there to worry about still! Or a wall of worry to climb as the saying goes. OPINION: Currently we are above the 50-day and 200-day MAs. (Bullish).But below the 20-day MA. (Short-term Bearish).The MACD is turning upwards. (Bullish).The Money Flow is negative. (Bearish).We are in trading range of SPY 375-395 with both bullish and bearish indicators.Currently we are looking for the supports to hold and then some sideways type action for a while.With current stimulus, low rates, and the economy reopening from Covid, a recovery and the previous uptrend resuming is possible. New highs in a week or two also possible.BUT... There is also just as good of a chance we go sideways in a trading range for some time. Risks to the markets still remain.We still say "Use Caution" for a reason. Do not over risk yourself or over leverage yourself.We are still susceptible to large drops or dips.Look for trading opportunities that could result and have your trading lists ready. * Be careful if using MARGIN at this time, be certain of your trade! *INDICATORS: The MACD is positive, turning up. The Stochastics are neutral. The Money Flow is negative. MA +/- (slope): The 50-day MA (382.27)(+0.41) and the 200-day MA (346.19)(+0.49) The 8-month chart (below). We are above the SPY 375 support level. We are below SPY 395 resistance level. The market is/was in an impressive up-channel since June. Will this be a dip like October and November and then back to trend? STOCKS: < Favorites & Trade Ideas > <-- Click here for the quotes, details, news and previous opinions on our Favorites and Trade Ideas lists! Current trading favorites: AUPH - Aurinia Pharma (Lupus drug has been FDA approved!), EPZM - Epizyme, EXEL - Exelixis, HZNP - Horizon Therapeutics (A big winner for us last year), IOVA - Iovance (Dropped from 50 to low 30s, good time to buy), KPTI - Karyopharm, SGMO - Sangamo, TGTX - TG Therapeutics (Our Top Pick!).Tech Picks: CRWD - CrowdStrike (Although be aware it has a high valuation now).Also watching: IMGN, OMER, SRNE, TRIL, VKTX. * Feel free to share your list/picks in the comments below. Disclosure: I may trade in the ticker symbols mentioned, both long or short. My articles represent my personal opinion and analysis and should not be taken as investment advice. Readers should do their own research before making decisions to buy or sell securities. Trading and investing include risks, including loss of principal. If you liked this article, please click the LIKE (thumbs up) button. Feel free to leave any comments, question, or opinions. (Sign-up if you haven't already done so)! 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