Another day, another successful defense of breakout support. The S&P held on to its 20-day MA and is well placed to bounce of this moving average tomorrow. Volume was down, which for a higher close was maybe a little disappointing.

The Nasdaq closed with a small doji in a very nondescript day for the index. Volume was lighter too.

The Russell 2000 continued to hold its breakout. Like the S&P, the 20-day MA is available to lend support too.

Bears have, so far, struggled to push this market lower. With the presence of the 20-day MA (and breakout support) for both the S&P and Russell 2000, there is an opportunity for bulls to come back out of the closet and reassert their earlier control.