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KLA Tencor (KLAC) led the market lower in early May and then firmed from mid-May until mid-July (Figure 1). The NASDAQ moved lower over this time frame, and the ability to hold support is positive for KLAC. This shows relative strength and the stock is actually outperforming the NASDAQ. However, the stock needs to break free of its trading range to show some absolute strength and open the door to higher prices. |
FIGURE 1: KLAC. KLA Tencor led the market lower in May and then firmed from mid-May to mid-July. |
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A trading range formed over the last two months with support around 39 and resistance around 43. A selling climax in mid-May (blue ovals) and a bullish engulfing pattern in mid-July confirm support (gray ovals). Both occurred on high volume, and this further reinforces the importance of support. A break below 39 would clear the way to new lows, while a break above 43 would target a run to the next resistance zone just around 50. |
The bears have the edge as long as -DI holds above +DI. Plus directional movement (+DI) is part of J. Welles Wilder's average directional movement index (ADX), and this reflects the strength of advances. Similarly, minus directional movement (-DI) reflects the strength of declines. The stock declined sharply in May, and +DI has yet to recover. +DI moved below -DI on May 10 and has been below ever since. A break above -DI and above 30 would be bullish for this indicator and could be used to confirm the breakout in the stock. |
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