Technical Picture - Markets Mixed
A modestly weaker open was followed by a gap fill and two waves of profit taking. However, the bulls were able to recapture most of the losses into the close. The DOW and Nasdaq were able to notch fresh new recovery highs intraday, but the S&P failed to confirm. After hours, Nasdaq futures are weak following disappointing earnings from CSCO. If tech rolls tomorrow, the broader markets will follow. As noted last night, the markets are extended and a correction here would not be a big surprise.
Negative divergence in the number of stocks trading above the 50 MA vs. the SPX.
MA and V look like they will correct here.
Last week's bull flag BO in UA reached the full measured move today. The shooting star foreshadows some profit taking.
FNSR forming bull flag on daily, but this is a resistance area on the monthly chart.Best trade of the day on break of ORH - Vertical move to resistance.
AGU earnings gap forms cup and handle for a fast move to $98.00.
JDSU was a missed ambush trade. Had planned to trade this one, but didn't want to chase on the gap up. CIEN, another planned trade turned into a scratch.
These are not recommendations to buy, sell, hold or sell short. Everyone needs to think for themselves when it comes to trading their own accounts. First, it is the only way to really learn, and secondly,you are the only one responsible for your trading decisions. Think of these charts as food for further analysis. Before making a trade, it is important to have a plan. Plan the trade and trade the plan. The plan includes setting a trigger level, a target area and a stop-loss level. It is also important to plan for three possible price movements: advance, decline or sideways. Have a plan for all three scenarios before making the trade. Consider possible holding times. And finally, look at overall market conditions and sector/industry performance.
Good Trading!
