The S&P-500 chart is bullish and the market is strong for now, but it looks like it's waiting for its stimulus check. Stimulus has become the new drug and the search for a fix continues.

This pullback seems normal, so far, and the bullish case is still intact as long as SP-500 remains above 3400.

"A SIMPLE FORMULA FOR LIVING"

1. Live beneath your means.
2. Return everything you borrow.
3. Stop blaming other people.
4. Admit it when you make a mistake.
5. Give clothes not worn to charity.
6. Do something nice and try not to get caught.
7. Listen more; talk less.
8. Every day take a 30 min. walk.
9. Strive for excellence, not perfection.
10. Be on time. Don't make excuses.
11. Don't argue.
12. Get organized.
13. Be kind to unkind people.
14. Let someone cut ahead of you in line.
15. Take time to be alone.
16. Cultivate good manners.
17. Be humble.
18. Realize and accept that life isn't fair.
19. Know when to keep your mouth shut.
20. Go an entire day without criticizing anyone.
21. Learn from the past. Plan for the future.
22. Live in the present.
23. Don't sweat the small stuff. It's all small stuff.

In summary, equities are looking much improved across the board although running a bit rich and considering the massive upthrust it could continue or work off its overbought reading by treading water. Of course, if there is a contested election it all could become unhinged. Stay tuned!

Value stocks beat growth last month for the first time in a year. Will this trend last ?

Some people think this trend could last. They think if Democrats win, that will lead to more fiscal spending, which would help cheaper stocks, and higher taxes, which would hurt growth stocks, like big tech.