US Dollar Chart: Is A Deeper Pullback Coming?
The US Dollar Index has been flexing its muscle since last summer and is up over 20% in less than a year. When putting the...
Investors: Don’t Fight The Stock Buybacks
An interesting anecdote on Twitter recently prompted the need for further discussion about stock buybacks, along with the concomitant benefits and costs to shareholders.
"Stocks...
U.S. Housing Data Mixed: Home Construction ETF (ITB) In Focus
This week is perfect to be discussing U.S. housing dynamics as the March sales numbers for existing and new homes were just published. The...
S&P 500 Nears All Time Highs: Chart Implications
As I type, the S&P 500 is within one point of its all time highs set back in February. The question now is whether...
Are Crude Oil Prices Ready To Trend Higher? [VIDEO]
Nearly 4 months ago, I wrote a research post on the state of the Crude Oil prices. Here's a excerpt from that post:
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Trend Turns Higher For Energy Sector ETF (XLE)
Recently the energy sector as represented by the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) has been showing some positive price action on both traditional...
Why Traders Should Consider The Other Side Of The Trade
Think you’ve found the perfect trading setup? A textbook bull flag ready to take off? An exhausted gap just begging for an opportunistic short?
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IBM Stock Update: Is A Breakout Underway?
After IBM's strong close on Monday, I decided to put together an update on IBM's chart and current stock price pattern. For further context,...
Is This Cycle Foreshadowing A Turning Point In The Market?
While market cycles aren't one of the primary tools I use when applying technical analysis to the market, cycle work is still a useful tool...
The State Of The Dow Jones Industrial Average – Video Update
Nearly six weeks ago, I wrote a piece on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), which you may find here. Here's a segment from...