Archives for February 2017

The flat trading of today still reveals that there has not been any change of investor sentiment. Unless there is a very definite reversal signal in the markets, it has to be assumed the uptrend remains in progress as long as there is not a sell signal and a close below the T-line. This does not eliminate the possibility of some profit-taking back to the T-line. However, currently there are no signs that the uptrend does not remain in progress. Stay long but have protective stop’s in place.

Today’s trading continues to reflect that there is no bearish investor sentiment coming into the markets yet. This means that each individual stock/sector should be analyzed based upon their own merits. A slow steady market uptrend is now going to produce profit-taking in sectors that have moved well. This usually implies the sector rotation, making good profit potential starting to occur in new sectors. Stay predominantly long until there is a definable candlestick reversal signal in the indexes. These candlestick signals are clearly defined in our free 12 Major Candlestick Signals.

The indecisive potential reversal signals of yesterday are experiencing weakness today as potentially anticipated.
The nature of today’s selling is indicated by the signal/formation today. Currently the indexes are showing indecisive selling, Doji days. The index that should provide the most valuable information today is the NASDAQ. It gap down below the T-line after yesterday’s left/right bearish combo. The NASDAQ is trading lower but above where it opened, illustrating buying is still present. However, it is currently trading at the T-line. It will be important to see if the NASDAQ and close backup above the T-line.UCTT is still confirming the scoop pattern breakout. AAOI should now be watched for profit-taking sell signals.

Although there is not yet any consistent selling in all the market indexes, there are signs of profit-taking. The NASDAQ clearly illustrates profit-taking approximately every 4 to 5 weeks. The current signs of weakness does not necessarily mean the overall uptrend has reversed, merely profit-taking/pullback to the T-line area is in progress. Crude oil is trading higher, creating strength in the oil stocks. Gold is trading higher adding strength to the gold sector. Sectors/individual stock charts remain the prominent criteria.

The lack of strength in today’s markets is not yet any indication there has been a change of investor sentiment, however the hard selling in the transportation index is the first signs that bullish sentiment may be waning. A trend channel is becoming more evident in the transportation index, especially after some obvious candlestick sell signals that have developed over the past few days of trading. The overall trend of the markets has not yet been altered, but be ready to take some profits on signs of weakness.

Numerous talking heads, on the TV financial stations, are expecting a pullback in the market. This is usually a good sign the uptrend is still in progress. Numerous bullish chart patterns are being formed, J-hook patterns and frypan bottom breakout’s. Continue to utilize the strong patterns. But be careful, keep in mind, profiting from a bull market does not mean you have become smarter.

Today’s profit-taking has indications of merely profit-taking.  Currently the major indexes are trading at or above where they open, revealing that there is still buying occurring in the markets. It will not be unusual to see some backing and filling on a Friday before a three-day weekend. The important factor be to see if there is any indication there has been a major change of investor sentiment. If not, the uptrend in these markets continue to move in a bullish direction.