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TSX Index chart analysis

+4.45% ytd return for the TSX Index

TSX Index YTD sector performance showing the 4.45% return for the TSX.

TSX Index YTD Sector Performance

Reference the last sector analysis for the TSX Index.

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TSX Index weekly chart

TSX Fibonacci retracements for reference points

Fibonacci retracements points for the TSX Index

TSX Index 3-Year Weekly Chart

Intermediate downtrend for the TSX Index. Reference the last chart analysis.

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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) weekly chart

Intermediate downtrend for WTI and Brent

WTI and Brent 3-Year weekly chart showing the differential and support levels.

WTI and Brent 3-Year Weekly Chart

For historical data and commentary, reference my chart analysis for WTI and Brent published February 5, 2013.

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Technical Analysis: S&P 500 daily chart

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

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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Canadian market ytd sector performance

+8.36% ytd return for the TSX Index

Canadian market ytd sector performance.

TSX Index YTD Sector Performance

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S&P 500 ytd sector performance

+5.29% ytd return for the S&P 500

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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

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.