Feb 192012
 
TSX Index in a consolidation pattern with resistance at 12,500
TSX Index candlestick chart analysis showing the holding pattern around the 12,500 level.

TSX Index Weekly Chart

I am looking for a confirmed breakout above the resistance level of 12,500. I use both a price filter and time filter to confirm a breakout. In this case, the price filter is +1% and the time filter is two days.

Reference the last chart analysis for the TSX Index.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Feb 082012
 
Near-term uptrend for Precision Drilling will meet resistance at $11.50
Precision Drilling chart analysis showing the downward sloping trendline and a near-term uptrend.

Precision Drilling Six Month Daily Chart

Precision Drilling reports fourth quarter results for 2011 on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

Reference my chart analysis for Precision Drilling posted October 12, 2011.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Feb 072012
 
Suncor trading in a narrow congestion area
Suncor (SU:TSX) daily candlestick chart analysis showing the congestion area with resistance at $35.00.  Confirming indicators are Volume, OBV and RSI.

Suncor (SU:TSX) Daily Chart

Key points to consider from the above daily candlestick chart:

  • Trading in a narrow congesting area also known as a trading range of $34-$35.
  • The near-term trend is sideways.
  • The intermediate trend is up.
  • The probability favors the continuation of the intermediate uptrend.
  • Volume, OBV and RSI are confirming indicators.
  • Look for increased volume and a breakout at $35 to add to long positions.
  • A confirmed break below $34 would be reason to liquidate long positions.
  • A time period to monitor for resolution of the congestion area is one to three months.

Reference my March 11, 2011 post for Suncor: Bearish engulfing pattern on the weekly chart

Reference my March 10, 2011 post for Suncor: Is the sun still shining on Suncor?

Reference the website for Suncor to review the fundamental data for the company.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

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Feb 052012
 
TSX Index must hold above 12,500 for a chance to grind higher
TSX Index candlestick chart analysis based on the weekly chart.  The index must hold above 12,500.

TSx Index Weekly Chart

Please review the last chart analysis for the TSX Index.

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Note: This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The chart snippets are from BigCharts.com which I recommend and have used for fifteen years. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

© 2011 TradeOnline.ca