Much like last week the market is set for another weak opening. The real test will come later today. If we get a sell off this afternoon the likelihood of a climactic sell off early next week would further increase the probability of a short-term bottom. On the other hand, a late day rally, similar to last week, would signal continued choppiness for the near term.
Two Dow Stocks to watch are Merck and Johnson & Johnson. Both have formed large tops and broke significant support level on Wednesday and rallied in yesterday's down market. Unless they continue to show strength in the next few days there is a serious down side risk for these two stocks.