** Nasdaq Composite nearing upper boundary of nearyear-long rectangular pattern; suggests risk for pullbackbuilding
** And action in semiconductor sector vs Compositecan provide early warning of potential instability
** Lack of SOX/IXIC ratio divergence into Jun index highs,added to confidence that Brexit slide would prove to be tail-endof market correction
** IXIC has surged nearly 11 pct since post-Brexit low, andnow nearing resistance line from 2015 peak (at 5090). Chart: http://tmsnrt.rs/29JAyfL
** Semiconductor sector has been a rally leader, andSoftbank offer to buy ARM Holdings adding togains ; SOX up 14 pct from post-Brexit low
** Despite SOX outperformance off late Jun lows, ratio hasyet to exceed its Jun peak; threatening to turn down
** Given ratio yet to confirm IXIC highs on approach ofpattern resistance, IXIC seen as vulnerable to some pullback
** Fits with risk building in S&P 500 as it nearsmajor hurdles
** IXIC has support in 4980/4960 area and shouldn't overlap4880 to maintain bull prospects
** Closing over 5090, with rising ratio, can signal furtherrun to challenge/exceed its 5232 all-time high


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