S&P 500 Intraday: Further advance

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Pivot (invalidation): 12440.00

Our preference
Short positions below 12440.00 with targets at 12340.00 & 12270.00 in extension.

Alternative scenario
Above 12440.00 look for further upside with 12490.00 & 12540.00 as targets.

Comment
The RSI is bearish and calls for further downside.

S&P 500

Further advance.

Pivot (invalidation): 2984.50

Our preference
Long positions above 2984.50 with targets at 3003.00 & 3018.00 in extension.

Alternative scenario
Below 2984.50 look for further downside with 2973.00 & 2963.00 as targets.

Comment
The RSI is mixed to bullish.

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