September E-mini S&Ps (ESU14 -0.25%) this morning are down -0.26% and European stocks are down -0.24% after the EU said that additional sanctions on Russia will enter into force on Friday.

September E-mini S&Ps (ESU14 +0.47%) this morning are up +0.49% on expectations that today's U.S. Jul retail sales will be strong and European stocks are up +1.00% on better-than-expected earnings results from E.ON SE and Swiss Life Holdings AG.

The average mid cap score is 60.35, above the four week moving average score of 57.78. The average mid cap stock is trading -11.17% below its 52 week high, 4.92% above its 200 dma, has 7.83 days to cover short, and is expected to grow EPS by 19.7% next year.

The average mid cap score is 60.29 this week, above the four week moving average score of 55.76. The average mid cap is trading -11.59% below its 52 week high, 4.24% above its 200 dma, has 7.25 days to cover held short, and is expected to grow EPS by 19.66% next year.

The average mid cap score is 55.98, above the four week moving average score of 54.6. The average mid cap is trading -13.79% below the 52 week high, 1.59% above the 200 dma, has 6.94 days to cover held short, and is expected to post EPS growth of 19.52% next year.

Utilities are the top scoring mid cap sector. Basics, healthcare, and consumer goods also score above average.