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Technical Analysis: S&P 500 daily chart

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150-day simple moving average defines the trendlline

The 150 day simple moving average defines the trendline for the S&P 500

S&P 500 2-year Daily Chart

And the line in the sand is the 200-day moving average. Reference the last chart analysis for the S&P 500.

The important point from this chart is that the major trend is up. Always trade in the direction of the trend until the chart indicates a reversal.

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Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

TSX sector performance over the past month

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The culprits: Energy and Materials

TSX sector performance for the past month showing the sell off in energy and materials.

TSX Sector Performance for the Past Month

Reference the components for each of the sectors.

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Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

Canadian market ytd sector performance

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+8.36% ytd return for the TSX Index

Canadian market ytd sector performance.

TSX Index YTD Sector Performance

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Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

S&P 500 ytd sector performance

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+5.29% ytd return for the S&P 500

S&P 500 ytd sector performance_2014-10-02

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Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

S&P 500 weekly chart showing critical support level

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Line in the sand for S&P 500 is 1900

Chart for the S&P 500 showing the critical support level at the 200 day moving average.

S&P 500 3-Year Weekly Chart

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Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

Molson Coors 5-Year Chart

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Positive article in Barron’s for Molson Coors: $100?

Molson Coors should get a pop from the Barron's article

Molson Coors 5-Year Chart

Always trade in the direction of the prevailing trend. There are three trends: major trend, intermediate trend, and near-term trend. Yes, the stock maybe a little overbought but better than trying to trade an oversold dog.

Reference the Barron’s article: Gains Are on Tap at Molson Coors

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Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

TSX Index: % of stocks above 200 day moving average

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Correction continues for the TSX Index

Percent of component stocks above 200 day moving average.

TSX Composite Index 3-Year Weekly Chart

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Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.

Russell 2000 candlestick chart

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Critical support zone for the Russell 2000

Critical support zone for the Russell 2000

Russell 2000 1-Year Chart

Reference my last chart analysis for the Russell 2000 published May 19, 2014. We are back to the same major test of critical support.

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Note: Click on HOME for updated postings. This technical analysis is for educational purposes so you can learn to trade online using candlestick charts and other technical indicators including volume, moving averages and oscillators. Please conduct your own chart analysis or consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. The author of this article may hold long or short positions in the featured stock or index.