Quote from ess1096:
It is not impossible to conceive DOW 4,000 in the near future. Nor would DOW 4,000 be the end of the world. On a LONG term chart the DOW could be at 4,000 today and still look bullish. You don't need to predict it, just be prepared for it as traders as opposed to surprised by it IF it should happen.
I would be watching closely where Feb closes to see if the 7440 support holds.
On the other hand, we may look back to see that we are sitting on a GREAT buying opportunity at this level. Again, be prepared for it, not surprised by it.