December 16, 2002

Nasdaq And Cycles -- Koos van der Merwe

Even though there are sophisticated programs available that determine cycles and their future projections, I still prefer the simple approach, namely counting the number of days between lows, and proj...(more)

Gold Anyone? Cup and Handle Formations Say No -- Koos van der Merwe

In a previous article (Anyone For Gold?" Oct. 29, 2002), I looked at the Amex Gold Bugs Index ($HUI) and argued that the index is forming a triangle that could break out upwards by about 91%. In spit...(more)

December 13, 2002

A BIG Symmetrical Triangle In Gold -- Gary Grosschadl

This 30-year gold chart has some interesting implications revolving around the largest symmetrical triangle I have ever tried to analyze.
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Cycles and the S&P 500 Index -- Koos van der Merwe

In all the years I have been a student of technical analysis, and I go back as early as 1967, using cycles to forecast an index's turning point has always fascinated me....(more)

Bombardier and UAL Corp. -- Koos van der Merwe

In my article "Analyzing Bombadier," (November 14, 2002), I concluded that the chart was forming a cup and handle pattern, with a breakout handle at 6.04. How did the UAL Corp's (United Airlines) ban...(more)

December 12, 2002

Weekly Nasdaq Engaged In A Trendline Test -- Gary Grosschadl

The current hesitantcy in the markets is aptly represented by the Nasdaq's current battle with a multiyear trendline....(more)

December 10, 2002

The Glitter Of Gold -- Gary Grosschadl

Gold has made a bullish move the past week. It's time to consider what the longer term charts are saying....(more)

December 09, 2002

Double Top For Bank Index -- Gary Grosschadl

The Philadelphia Bank Index responded very well to a previous double bottom and is now looking to possibly repeat with its bearish counterpart - a double top....(more)

Two Takes on March Sugar's Top -- David Penn

A 1-2-3 Reversal and a 2B test of top both suggest that the rally in sugar is over....(more)

December 06, 2002

Island Reversal Pattern For The Nasdaq -- Gary Grosschadl

Island reversals are topping formations, rather uncommon they often portend considerable downside action....(more)

Cocoa Reversals -- David Penn

Cocoa's year-long bull market hit a reversal in October. Has it hit another in November?...(more)

December 05, 2002

Dow Reversal? -- David Penn

Broken trendlines and failed new high attempts suggest that the Dow Utilities, Industrials and Transports remain under pressure....(more)

Bearish Rising Wedges Abound -- Matt Blackman

The markets are caught in a holding pattern at current levels and evidence is growing that they will head lower. The question is how far could they drop?...(more)

December 03, 2002

Triangle Trouble for Wheat Futures -- David Penn

A descending triangle in December wheat may signal the break for which the bears have awaited ......(more)

Double Bottoms Plus a Cup & Handle -- Gary Grosschadl

It looks like Goodyear Tire & Rubber has finally established a bottom via an intriguing looking pattern....(more)

December 02, 2002

Bearish Rising Wedge Spells Danger -- Gary Grosschadl

This Canadian telecom play also trades on Nasdaq (JDSU). Several negatives point to likely downside making this a poor prospect for shorter term traders holding long positions....(more)

November 27, 2002

Royal Bank's Divergent Swings -- Gary Grosschadl

Positive and negative divergences often lead to predictable moves, as this chart of Canada's largest bank shows....(more)

Nasdaq Turned Back At Formidable Resistance -- Gary Grosschadl

The Nasdaq's impressive rise (similar to other indices) was finally halted by its overhead resistance line - the 200-day exponential moving average....(more)

Rally Showing Signs of Fatigue -- Matt Blackman

As this rally moves into the third month, it is beginning to show its age. Is it simply taking a breather, or is it running out of gas?...(more)

November 26, 2002

Moving Average Crossovers and the Red/Green Trading Strategy -- Koos van der Merwe

Any moving average based strategy does not function well when the share price moves in a sideways pattern. Here is a share that has given good profits in the past using the red/green strategy....(more)

1-2-3 Reversals and Commodities -- David Penn

The CRB Index has been in a bull market for exactly one year. So what comes next for the subgroups?...(more)

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