I describe trading candidates and possible action for selected, low-risk trade ideas to review.
Ever since observing positive momentum and internal divergences at the 1,260 level (200d SMA), the upside target for the S&P 500 has been a retest of the 1,300 level. One could say the test happened today, and the current structure reveals now a negative internal (and momentum) divergence situation into this target resistance level, giving…
I’m seeing a lot of comments about Sina.com (SINA) stock, first with the run-up in share prices and now with the stellar retracement/sell-off phase underway. Let’s take a look at the current action and mix in a few important trading tips and lessons along the way. First, the “bigger picture” Daily Chart for perspective: Starting…
It’s time for another update in the new series “Wednesday with Wyckoff,” where I take a brief idea from the writings of Richard Wyckoff and apply it to today’s markets. Last week’s entry was a lesson – with colorful imagery – on a stock breaking through a resistance level. Today’s topic is on “Trading in…
Intraday Gold prices are forming a classic “Arc Trendline” pattern that should be interesting to follow in the week ahead – depending on whether this structure continues gently or if price breaks firmly through one of the arc trendlines in place. Let’s take a look at the pattern and note the levels we should be…
Traders who enjoy playing price off major inflection (decision) points have a potential opportunity forming here in Monsanto (MON) – an important agricultural company – as price sits atop a critical support/reference area at $63.00 per share. Let’s see how this area has become important and what the implications would be if the area holds……
Many stock traders are aware of the meteoric rise in Wynn Resorts (WYNN), but new traders often report having difficulty finding that perfect entry into such a popular, strongly uptrending stock. Let’s take a step back and learn a few tips on trading simple breakout and retracement trades into a powerfully trending stock. Let’s start…
Traders are still adjusting to the significant sell-offs this week in the commodity markets, including Crude Oil which broke sharply today. Let’s see the daily chart pattern leading to the sell-off and see a great reference example of the “Three Push” reversal pattern with “Triple Swing” Negative Divergences. Crude Oil Futures (@CL) Daily: First of…
Earlier, I mentioned that retailer Abercrombie & Fitch snuck its way onto the “Top 5 Most Extended Stocks from the 200d SMA” list and that it was worth checking out for more analysis. Indeed, ANF is at a critical pivot or turning point on its weekly chart that will determine whether this strong power-rally continues……
I’m overdue for an intraday trading lesson! Today gave us a great example of how to set-up, forecast, and trade a classic “Dead Cat Bounce” set-up on the intraday charts from a surprise or ‘shock’ move that created a large impulse move. Let’s take a moment and learn this lesson step-by-step, keeping in mind that…
It seems all traders seek to answer the same question: “When is this market likely to reverse?” Newer traders tend to love “reversal” style strategies, wanting to enter as close as possible to a trend reversal in order to have the tightest stop and biggest target possible. While no strategy can call a top or…