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Video Review of the Indexes 11-13-2011

November 13, 2011 at 3:55 pm

Last week we saw the major averages test important short-term areas to further validate the recent trading ranges, and the tests were passed.  Now it’s up to the bulls to produce a breakout, but from a technical standpoint they’ve got some real positives going for them.

As we head into a brand new week of trading, let’s examine some important levels to keep an eye on in the days ahead. That will have the greatest influence on how individual stocks are going to move, so it’s where the trading week begins.

(Direct video link is here for those interested in sharing).

Be sure to view in HD (720P) and full-screen mode for best quality in the video.

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Jeff White
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Video Review of the Indexes 11-6-2011

November 6, 2011 at 1:48 pm

A sharp pullback to start last week left the indexes testing some important levels and filling some gaps, both of which proved to be technically beneficial for the market.  Dip-buyers emerged to stem the losses though, erasing a fair chunk of the deficit from last Monday and Tuesday.

More progress will need to be made for the bulls to regain their October momentum, but overall the price action is constructive and this pullback – if kept shallow – could still result in a higher low on the daily charts of the indexes.

As we head into a brand new week of trading, let’s examine some important levels to keep an eye on in the days ahead. That will have the greatest influence on how individual stocks are going to move, so it’s where the trading week begins.

Update: direct video link is here as the YouTube embed code is hit/miss.

Be sure to view in HD (720P) and full-screen mode for best quality in the video.

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Jeff White
Producer of The Bandit Broadcast

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Video Review of the Indexes 10-30-2011

October 30, 2011 at 1:07 pm

The indexes ran higher last week, bolstered by a European debt deal which had been anticipated for quite a while now.  With stocks rallying ahead of the news in recent weeks, the actual event actually prompted additional buying rather than a sell-the-news response.  As a result, new recovery highs were established across the board.

As we head into a brand new week of trading, let’s examine some important levels to keep an eye on in the days ahead. That will have the greatest influence on how individual stocks are going to move, so it’s where the trading week begins.

Be sure to view in HD (720P) and full-screen mode for best quality in the video.

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Jeff White
Producer of The Bandit Broadcast

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Video Review of the Indexes 10-23-2011

October 23, 2011 at 10:17 am

The indexes were able to put in some much-needed rest last week, holding their ground after their recent ramp.  The S&P 500 marked a new recovery high (as did the DJIA), while the NAZ and RUT churned in their respective short-term bases.

Technically, the picture has improved considerably, although it remains a headline-sensitive market right now with earnings season in full swing and all eyes on Europe.

As we head into a brand new week of trading, let’s examine some important levels to keep an eye on in the days ahead. That will have the greatest influence on how individual stocks are going to move, so it’s where the trading week begins.

Be sure to view in HD (720P) and full-screen mode for best quality in the video.

Trade Like a Bandit!

Jeff White
Producer of The Bandit Broadcast

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Video Review of the Indexes 10-9-2011

October 9, 2011 at 1:45 pm

The indexes broke major support zones last week to mark new 52-week lows, but by week’s end, it proved to be a bear trap.

Video Review of the Indexes 10-2-2011

October 2, 2011 at 1:03 pm

September marked the 5th straight monthly decline for the S&P 500, and yet the indexes remain range-bound for now.  A break could be imminent, and with short-term lower highs in place, that’s not an encouraging sign for the bulls.

As we head into a brand new week of trading, let’s examine some important levels to keep an eye on in the days ahead. That will have the greatest influence on how individual stocks are going to move, so it’s where the trading week begins.

Be sure to view in HD and full-screen mode for best quality in the video.

Trade Like a Bandit!

Jeff White
Producer of The Bandit Broadcast

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Stretched is an Understatement

July 8, 2011 at 9:19 am

To say the run of the past two weeks has made the market stretched to the upside is clearly a major understatement.  It’s been a face-ripping rally for anyone caught on the short side, while underinvested bulls gnash their teeth in nearly equal frustration.

It’s been a tricky environment in recent weeks, yes, but there is still opportunity if you search for it.  The momentum run has offered some nice day trades, even if it has left many stocks overbought on the daily charts.  Even a few days of rest would do wonders for those charts.

Speaking of rest, this market is poised for it, but will we get it?

The reaction to the jobs number this morning offered the perfect sell-the-news scenario as extremely overbought readings (no matter how you gauge it) left the market badly in need of some profit-taking, some lateral price action, or both.  While the result of the turn lower this morning remains to be seen, we do know this:  the buyers are finally standing aside to take a breather at the very least.

Thankfully, as short-term traders we don’t have to predict what’s going to come of this market in the next few days.  What matters is that we continue to work the charts and trade what’s right in front of us.

With that said, a pullback here for a few days or even some short-term trading range price action would help to establish some new patterns and bases from which to take multi-day plays, one way or the other.  That may not mean excitement for a few days (if we do get a rest), but it would certainly mean greater opportunity on the other side of it.  I, for one, am excited about that possibility.

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Chart courtesy of TeleChart

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Chart courtesy of TeleChart

Those who have walked away for the summer have already missed considerable movement, and yet the market promises more going forward. Are you ready for it?

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Jeff White
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