If you knew absolutely nothing about the company Intel, but knew just the basics of chart patterns and Fibonacci patterns, today’s sharp pullback would have come as no surprise. In fact, you could say the same thing about the past 25 years. Note that 69.29 was only 75 cents away from an 88.6% retracement (a … continue reading →
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May WTI futures are off almost 35% since Friday’s close. This drops it below the 17.12 target we first identified in March 2019 when, at 59.32, CL had completed a rising wedge and tagged multiple channel lines. Members might recall the 17.12 target was originally set for April 2023 in keeping with a March 2019 … continue reading →
I’ve seen one particular assessment over and over in the financial news this morning: The market’s rebound following Iran’s missile strikes last night was “surprising.” No, it is most certainly not surprising! Not even a little bit. Anyone who pays the least bit of attention to charts could have seen this coming a mile away. … continue reading →
It’s now been almost a month since we posted our analog-based forecast [see: Analog Watch July 15.] If it’s valid, we should see a sharp selloff over the next few days which ushers in 9-12 months of increased volatility and losses. From that post: Ideally, an analog provides exceptionally accurate forecasts of a very significant … continue reading →
In our last dedicated post six months ago, we discussed the critical resistance DJIA faced: the neckline of a large H&S Pattern. …it’s important to note that like SPX and COMP, [DJIA] is backtesting a point of potentially strong resistance — the neckline of a large Head & Shoulder Pattern that never completely paid off. … continue reading →
First, a confession. In 2004 I sat next to a guy at a Sundance Film Fesitval screening who was very excited about his company that would someday be able to play movies on your computer or even your cell phone. “Why won’t this guy shut up?” I asked myself as I scanned the theater for … continue reading →
As a chartist, I’m often struck by how similarly the stock market acts at important tops and bottoms. By “important tops” I’m speaking of those which precede large corrections or even crashes. So, with apologies to Tim Knight’s excellent Slope of Hope… In 2000, SPX retraced a Fibonacci 88.6% of its initial drop before falling … continue reading →
Yesterday, former SEC attorney Teresa Goody joined those calling for an investigation into the market action on December 24. It was hardly the biggest move we’ve seen over the past year. But, it resulted in new lows that ruffled a few feathers. Click the image to watch the interview, or just keep reading. Goody: …when … continue reading →
The biggest surprise from today’s meltdown? No Warren. As in Buffett. It seems like every time the market pulls a scary reversal as it did today, Warren makes an appearance on CNBC or Bloomberg or gives a hasty interview with the WSJ, Forbes, etc. He helps bring calm to the markets. Investors like him and … continue reading →