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TSX Composite Index chart analysis

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TSX Index intermediate uptrend and resistance levels
Chart analysis for the TSX Composite Index showing the intermediate uptrend with resistance levels. RSI and volume are confirming the uptrend.

TSX Composite Index Weekly Chart

The 12,800 level near the February, 2012 intraday high of 12,788 has been a significant support and resistance level back to June, 2011 when it acted as support. Then it was a resistance level in September, 2011. The reversals of roles in an important concept in technical analysis. I  want to see a confirmed close around 12,900 that holds for two days before the 12,800 price zone is declared a new support level.

The TSX Composite Index has the momentum to breakout above near-term resistance of 12,788 which was the February, 2012 intraday high. But; the materials and oil sectors, which have a 45% weighting in the index, are not participating in the advance. These two sector will have to move upward to sustain the intermediate uptrend in the TSX Index to the 13,500 resistance level. And for these two sectors to move, the underlying commodities have to move upward. But, there is no intermediate uptrend for gold, silver, copper, or oil. And, then there is the frustrating Canadian crude differential partly due to pipeline constraints. And, then there is the low North American price for natural gas.

Reference the last chart analysis for the TSX Index posted on January 10, 2013.

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Canadian Natural (CNQ:TSX) chart analysis

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Intermediate trend is down for Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ chart analysis showing the downward sloping intermediate trendline.

CNQ YTD Daily Bar Chart

When you see a chart like this for a major Canadian oil company, you can understand the dismal performance of the TSX Index.

Reference the last chart analysis for CNQ published on July 17, 2012.

Reference the corporate website for CNQ.

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S&P 500 Index chart analysis

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Intermediate trend is down for the S&P 500 Index
S&P 500 Index chart analysis showing the downward sloping trendline.

S&P 500 Index YTD Daily Chart

The reversal of roles is an important concept in technical analysis: support levels that are breached become resistance in a new uptrend. That is the case for the 1410 to 1425 resistance zone.

Reference the last chart analysis for the S&P 500 Index posted on November 12, 2012.

Reference my chart analysis for the S&P 500 Index published on September 26, 2012 showing the support zone and the projected retracement zone if support was breached.

Reference the candlestick chart analysis for the S&P 500 Index published on April 17, 2012 where I gave the index a high probability of breaking resistance.

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TSX Index near-term support and resistance levels

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TSX Index must hold 12,200 or the intermediate uptrend is over
TSX Index chart analysis showing near-term support and resistance levels.

TSX Index YTD Daily Candlestick Chart

The weekly chart for the TSX Index published on September 14, 2012 shows the dismal performance over the last three years. It is not a pretty picture. And the above daily chart shows the TSX stalling at 12,500 with a paltry gain of around 11% from the 11,300 low and a YTD gain of 0%. Also, a two year performance of 0% is not too encouraging. With energy, basic materials and financials (LifeCos in particular) not performing; the TSX does not have a chance for a shot at 12,800.

Some points to review from the above chart:

  • Intermediate uptrend for TSX Index as of September 24, 2012
  • Could not break resistance of 12,500
  • Near-term downtrend
  • RSI is confirming the intermediate uptrend and above 0
  • Near-term support and resistance levels are identified
  • Must hold 12,200 to maintain the intermediate uptrend

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TSX Index candlestick chart analysis

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Not an encouraging candlestick pattern on the weekly chart
TSX Index candlestick chart analysis showing volume and RSI.

TSX Index 3 Year Weekly Chart

Reference the last chart analysis for the TSX index based on the daily chart.

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U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note chart analysis

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Near-term uptrend with resistance at 1.700%
Near-term uptrend for the U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note with resistance at 1.700%. It will meet major resistance at the resistance level of 1.800% which is evident on the weekly chart. Also, note that the the intermediate lateral trading range and divergence of the the RSI which did not confirm the bottom of 1.400%.

U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note 1 year Chart

Near-term uptrend for the U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note with resistance at 1.700%.

Note the divergence between the oscillator (RSI) and the price action when the oscillator did not confirm the low of 1.400%.

Reference the last chart analysis for the 10-Year Treasury.

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Great-West Life (GWO:TSX) candlestick chart analysis

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Another breakout for Great-West Life on the daily chart
Another breakout for Great-West Life on the daily candlestick chart. RSI is confirming the uptrend.

Great-West Life Candlestick Chart

The Lifecos are having a good run as the bond yields increase and the US indexes advance. Combine this with an above average dividend yield and the rally may continue. Great-West Life, Power Financial, Manulife and Sun Life are all moving to the upside.

Reference the Great-West Life website to review the fundamental data for the company.

Reference my last chart analysis for the TSX Index which is currently struggling in a consolidation range due to the energy and materials components.

“If rates drop 100 bps, Great-West would see its core earnings drop an estimated 9%, compared with 33% for Manulife and 45% for Sun Life. As a result, Mr. Aiken prefers Great-West Life based on its smaller exposure to interest rates.”

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PetroBakken Energy (PBN:TSX) chart analysis

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Breakout for PetroBakken Energy on the daily chart
PetroBakken Energy candlestick chart analysis showing the morning star candlestick pattern. Two bullish white candlesticks confirmed a breakout at $17.00. Volume, On Balance Volume and the Relative Strength Indicator are confirming the uptrend.

PetroBakken Energy (PBN:TSX) Candlestick Chart

PetroBakken Energy (PBN:TSX) candlestick chart analysis showing the morning doji star candlestick pattern. And a bullish white candlesticks gaps away from the previous white candlestick with a confirmed breakout at $17.00. Volume, On Balance Volume (OBV) and the Relative Strength Indicator (RSI) are confirming the uptrend.

The morning doji star is a major reversal pattern which called an end to the near-term downtrend that started on February 23. It is comprised of three candlesticks. The first candlestick is the dark tall bearish candlestick that appeared on March 5. The bears were in control at this stage but the volume was relatively light. Then on March 6, a gap appears with a doji (narrow or the same opening and closing) which is the second part of the pattern. Then on March 7, there is another gap and a tall white candlestick associated with above average volume. The reversal pattern is now completed. This particular morning star formation is rare and would be properly called an abandoned baby. It has two gaps where there is no overlap of the shadows.

You must always be cognizant of the fundamental news for a company and the reaction on the chart. View the following release for the details: PetroBakken Energy Ltd. is pleased to announce our fourth quarter and year-end 2011 financial and operating results.

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