ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Over the years there have been many looks at this venerable, longstanding tool of technical analysis. Here, we introduce an improvement to the RSI that brings this indicator into the age of algorithmic trading. This improved RSI takes advantage of the Ha
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Can speculators anticipate the direction of a likely break from this diamond consolidation pattern?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Cup with handle formations (originated by William O'Neil) are considered bullish continuation patterns.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Allergan Inc. shares prepare to push higher in a classic AB=CD Fibonacci swing pattern.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...It's had its ups and downs in the last few years but from a technical point, this stock could be getting ready for a summit attempt.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Shares of Amgen are trading at the highest levels since early 2007, offering a low-risk covered-call setup for conservative traders.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...On August 15, I wrote an article, "Investing Foreign?" where I stated that if you want to invest outside the United States, there was no better country to consider than Canada. Here is another income trust worth looking at.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Watch out below! Markets took a dive early on Monday, May 22, 2000 following a week of selling due to interest rate woes created by the Federal Reserve Bank. Hold on tight- this could be a bumpy ride.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...For the second time this year the Dow Jones Airline Index (DJUSAR) confirmed a double bottom. The first one failed and the second one remains above the trees for now.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Markets have been giving mixed signals, but there have been some signs that a correction may be in the offing. Here is another.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Last week it was market leader Google. This week, the S&P 500 ETF SPY put in a bearish head & shoulders top pattern. Another bearish omen for US stocks?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The Apple watch has proved to be a no-no, so Apple has reduced its retail price and brought out a smaller iPhone. Is this the winner?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The Hang Seng Index has been moving higher for five years, and this trend looks set to continue after another resistance breakout.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...As expected, ExxonMobil Corp. has proceeded higher after last December's channel breakout. Oddly enough, the stock has formed another bullish trading range, indicating more upside potential in the near-term.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Citigroup announced quarterly results on January 18, 2011, but missed its estimates.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The CRB has fallen to a significant Fibonacci retracement level. Look for a bounce near here.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Another Chance With Breakaway Gaps by John Crane Suppose you've been monitoring the market for weeks, faithfully updating your daily charts and studying your favorite indicators. The criteria for your trade are met and, at long last, a buy signal is gen
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...A major bearish head & shoulders top pattern that began forming in 1998 is still alive and well, but a smaller version of its bullish twin is taking shape. Could it be sign that this bear market is about to turn or just another false alarm?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Will the second time be the charm for copper bears?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Here is another significant warning of a potential market top indicated by Fibonacci numbers.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The Standard & Poor's 100 formed its second flag in the last three months, and this one may fail as well.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...There has been a debate raging over the last year about whether stock prices are getting too expensive. Here is another indicator that says they are.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Amazon has grown and grown and grown, but is the company reaching its limit?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...How successful is a double top formation?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The year 2011 was a year of high volatility and stress. What about 2012?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Is Apple going to give us another bite in the near future?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Is Bank of America getting its house in order? Is it a BUY at current levels?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...On July 14, 2013, I wrote asking whether it was time to start reinvesting in the realty market. I concluded that it was a must and Duke Realty Corporation (DRE) did recover, but then promptly fell more than its recovery. Is it a must again or is DRE an e
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Can FANG stocks tell us where the market is going? Let us have a look.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...What are FANG Stocks? FANG is the acronym for Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Facebook, facebook, facebook — A company on almost everyone's computer, but does that mean you should invest in the stock?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...So, with the stock market suggesting negativity, is Facebook a buy?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The shares of Facebook are up 38% year-to-date compared to the S&P 500's gain of 10%.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Gold is usually a hedge against inflation and global turmoil.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...After a long bear market and last year's devastating earthquake, Japan's economy and market is rising fast.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Lululemon Athletica, Inc., known by all, is a self-described yoga-inspired athletic apparel company.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...With the legalization of marijuana stocks in Canada just around the corner, is it time to buy?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Discussing the economy today is all politics. This is influencing constructive analysis.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...With the recent name calling and threats between President Trump, North Korea and Iran, another look at the gold price is necessary. Historically, gold has traded inversely to the US$ but this is no longer the case. Gold is becoming a hedge against world
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The book emFire and Fury/em by Michael Wolff has taken over the news. Will it affect the market?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...A Kondratieff Wave is a long-term economic cycle. How accurate is its prediction?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...There are many bears out there. To what extent are they justified in their viewpoint?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...What do the swings on a chart really mean? Maybe organizing them into groups based on their size can help answer that question
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Here's a share that suggested a failed bull symmetrical triangle in May 2011.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...On October 29, 2002, I wrote the article "Anyone for Gold?" In it, I used a triangle formation to help determine not only a target price, but a time target as well. Here's a look at what has happened since.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The January lows held as the markets fell on April 1. But who were the markets making a fool of?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The January lows held as the markets fell on April 1. But who were the markets making a fool of?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...On February 15, I argued that the US dollar has further to fall. Here is another chart and another argument that suggests just how low.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...A stock that continues to make new highs is probably doing so for a very good reason.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Seen through the lens of two screens, the 10-year Treasury note looks as if it's headed lower--with a corresponding rally in yields.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Texas Industries broke rectangle support for the second time in six months, signaling yet another continuation of the long-term downtrend.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...With the recent bullish reversal in the broad markets still holding strong, it's time to look at big-cap names with high relative strength.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Another rumor hit the street today - shares of BlackBerry Ltd. soared 8.5%.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Up by more than 110% since early October, shares of Micron Technology may be ready to tack on even more gains.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...On February 15, my Traders.com Advantage article discussed the soaring S&P 500 and a falling VIX, which together with eurodollar futures and some other indicators pointed to a top in US stocks. Here is another reason for concern.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Once again my ears perk up with the announcement of a 10 for 1 stock split by Mastercard.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...A breakout from a symmetrical triangle takes the 10-year Treasury into an ascending triangle.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...It's been a busy year for new solar entrants. How many will survive and thrive remains to be seen.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The last time this index look precarious, the markets hit a downleg and now it's showing another interesting juncture.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Canada's builder of planes, trains and recreational products is in the throes of completing a classic pattern - a head and shoulders top.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The broad markets have been unpredictable of late, but the weekly charts seem to imply that the bias is toward further gains.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...March was a tough month in the markets, but some companies have come through the bear better than others. Here are two sustainable technology examples.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The medium-term prognostication for this equity will be to eventually reach the resistance area in the $6.50 area. Here's how to watch the chart for an advantageous entry point.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Corn futures have formed a rounding bottom over a period of eight years and are now breaking out. A sharp gain of 33% can be expected immediately if futures maintain over 2922.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...One area of key support has already been taken out. Can Dell hold the next line?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The price of pharmaceuticals and prescription drugs is far higher in the United States than in Canada, which has led many Canadian Pharmaceutical companies to tap the U.S. market via e-mail and offer cheaper prescription drugs. This is upsetting the drug
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Down by 50% since October 2009, shares of FTEK have recently managed a feeble bounce higher. Is this stock bottoming out, or is this another chance at a low-risk short sale?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Many times, buying a stock with a new 52-week high can be a nice, conservative way for traders and investors to make some money. But sometimes a different course of action may be warranted.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Small-cap stocks can sometimes make explosive moves, up or down. Here's a look at a small-cap issue that may be preparing for a big move -- but in which direction?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Even though they're up by more than 60% since late November 2011, shares of Western Digital appear ready to make another attempt at a new 52-week high.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...This is the second stock in recent days to post this pattern. What does it mean?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...HANS offers an example of one of the all-time great stocks with a gain of more than 17,000% in less than 10 years, an annual rate of return of more than 75%.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The company entered an increasingly crowded space using different technology. Can it survive?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...IBM remains in a downtrend punctuated by rising flags and the stock looks ripe for yet another continuation lower.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Crude oil seems to have completed its decline in the last few weeks in the shape of bullish wedge. It seems to have found support at $48. If it sustains the $51 level, it could head to the $61 level.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Follow-through to the downside in this leading semiconductor stock could mean an especially bearish October for Intel.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...It's been a rough ride for markets and there will undoubtedly be more turbulence ahead. But here is a stock with excellent potential to rally when the inevitable bounce comes.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...After failed breakout attempts in May and July, the third time may prove lucky for JDS Uniphase.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Some companies can fare well even in a slowing economy. JoAnn Stores is an example.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...With the broad markets having had a steady rise for more than five weeks now, it might pay to focus on stocks still showing signs of tremendous and/or increasing strength.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Natural gas just broke down out of a major pattern and looks ready to fall further, but key support is in the way. Can prices push through, or are they due for another bounce?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Was the summer correction in natural gas only the beginning of an even deeper descent?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...It's been one heck of a year so far. But there are signs that stocks are due for a rest at the very least. But could a more serious correction be just around the corner?
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...After hitting a target on a trend reversal pattern on daily as well as weekly time frames, RTI is consolidating for one more bullish breakout.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Last week, I wrote about Rival Energy as a probable oil and gas investment. Here is another oil and gas company that looks interesting.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...An old support level turned resistance suggests that prices for 10-year notes are likely to continue lower before moving higher.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Being first to market isn't all it's cranked up to be.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The bear is back, much to some analysts' surprise. Based on cycle and Fibonacci analysis, traders and investors shouldn't expect to see a major rally again in the .SPX until the 1000-1025 area is convincingly tested.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Shifting To Another Dimension by John Sweeney I have spent the last several months tweaking a simple trading system to provide good profits with minimal drawdowns. The underlying idea (""Settlement,"" November 1991 through February 1992) isn't too compl
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Here's one company that could take the US markets by storm.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...If you do not own an iPad, then you are showing your age.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...It is too early to call a head and shoulders top, but the placement of the usually relevant 200-period EMA (exponential moving average) makes this a distinct possibility going forward. In the meantime, traders may be able to position themselves for a pos
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...If you suspected that markets might be getting frothy a few months ago, this should interest you.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The Nasdaq seems to relish announcing bullish intentions with gaps. If this current gap (11/14/02) doesn't close or start to close in three days, a strong move may be in store.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Volatility in the S&P 500 index is heating up as a major, broad market correction in US stocks is setting up.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...When the broad market finally gets in gear and starts to move in concert, it's amazing how similar the chart setups look in the various stocks that fire buy signals.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...For the second time in the past two weeks the gold sector is trying for another upleg. This time it may succeed.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Xerox is another stock that can be added to my "would like to own" stocks as the market falls in anticipation of a war in Iraq. Stocks on the list are those I believe can be purchased at bargain prices in an uncertain market, and should be hel
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Affymetrix gapped lower for the fifth time this year, but a high-volume selloff and an August bounce could make this gap an exhaustion gap.