October 09, 2009

Don't Fight the Trend -- Mike Carr, CMT

Every trader knows they shouldn't fight the trend but most seem to prefer trying to call tops and bottoms rather than profiting from the easy to spot trend....(more)

October 08, 2009

Fibonacci, Trendlines, Divergences — Recipe For Reversal -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Not every intraday trade setup works out this well, but the technical dynamics leading up to it are worth a second look....(more)

A Rising Wedge Formed By Semiconductor Index -- Chaitali Mohile

A long-term bearish reversal pattern is formed by the Semiconductor Index on a daily as well as a weekly time frame. Will the pattern undergo a successful bearish breakout?...(more)

Flying With VMWare -- Koos van der Merwe

VMWare is a stock that reached the stratosphere and as the market collapsed, fell like Icarus as its wings melted. Today, it looks as if those wings have been repaired....(more)

October 07, 2009

SPY's 1-2-3 Price Reversal -- Ron Walker

The study of price behavior can help determine when actual shifts in power occur between buyers and sellers. A 1-2-3 price reversal defines the moment that occurs, clearly spelling out which group is ...(more)

Russell 2000 Cycles And Supports -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Since peaking late last month, the Russell 2000 index has been moving progressively lower toward an anticipated daily cycle low....(more)

XLF Retraces To Previous Support Level -- Chaitali Mohile

The higher tops could not stop the Financial Select Sector SPDR from retracing back to the previous support level. The fresh bullish rally is likely to move with a depressed mood....(more)

October 06, 2009

Kiss Crude Oil Goodbye? -- Austin Passamonte

Short-term and mid-term outlook for crude oil futures....(more)

Millennium Gold -- Austin Passamonte

Near-term to mid-term outlook for gold futures index....(more)

Silver Strangle Play Both Sides Of The Market -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Not sure which way silver will move in the next few months? Not to worry, there's a way to play such indecision by selling options....(more)

October 05, 2009

Buy Brazil? -- Koos van der Merwe

Brazil has won the rights for the 2016 Olympic Games. Is this the time to buy Brazil?...(more)

Bull-Stalled -- Austin Passamonte

Near- to medium-term outlook for the S&P 500....(more)

Dollar Dance -- Austin Passamonte

Short- and medium-term outlook for the US Dollar Index....(more)

October 02, 2009

With RMO Sell Signals, Current Selloff To Continue -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

With 17% of the S&P 500 component stocks flashing new RMO swing sell signals, there can be little doubt that the broad US markets have put in a significant weekly high....(more)

October 01, 2009

SCM.V Ready To Break From Bull Flag? -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Penny stocks are among the most volatile of all, but for the patient and wise, substantial gains are possible. Here's a fascinating setup in a Canadian precious metals stock....(more)

For Lubrizol, Time To Take A Break? -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Picking tops and bottoms in the market can be a very dangerous prospect, but sometimes there are tell-tale indications about a warning of a trend reversal well in advance of the actual event....(more)

September 30, 2009

Dr. Reddy's Labs At New High -- Chaitali Mohile

The bullish breakout of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has hit new highs. Can the stock be traded at higher levels?...(more)

Rate Of Change -- Mike Carr, CMT

This indicator is rarely used but can provide valuable insights....(more)

September 29, 2009

Paget Cycles Revisited -- Koos van der Merwe

In 1982, at a conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, I met a man named Roger Paget. He taught me two cycle strategies I still use today....(more)

KLA-Tencor Short-Term Mechanical Buy Signal -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

The entire technology sector has been near the top of the list in terms of relative strength for some time now. Here's a short-term swing trade buy signal for one of the biggest names in the semicondu...(more)

September 28, 2009

Deere Offers Low-Risk Credit Spread -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

The old saying says, "Take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." Here's a near-term option credit spread that might make sense, allowing option traders to turn those penni...(more)

Crude Oil And The MACD Histogram -- Ron Walker

The MACD histogram gives good signals. The slope of the MACD histogram is used to determine if a trend is safe. Divergences between the MACD histogram and prices can identify shifts in momentum. Cente...(more)

September 25, 2009

Time To Take Profits In Lululemon? -- Koos van der Merwe

The company is loved, the athletic clothing sold popular. With the financial crises, the price dropped from a high of $58.87 in October 2007 to a low of $5.60 by March 2009. It is now trading at $26. ...(more)

More Flowserve Downside Likely -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

With the broad stock indexes having confirmed a significant medium-term top and heading lower, now is a good time to scan for stocks that are breaking lower. Here's a possible short play on an S&P 500...(more)

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