Weekly and 4-Hour Timeframes

The next release of LTA will include two new timeframes. These can be used both as a “Timeframe to Scan” and as your “Alert Timeframe.”

As always, these two timeframes can be mixed and matched as the user sees fit. For example, you can scan for a particular Bullish chart pattern on a Daily level and then get alerts when stocks that pass this daily scan then print new Hourly highs. Or in this case, you might choose to scan for a Bearish Weekly chart pattern and then get alerts when the tickers that pass this bearish scan print a new Low on their 4-Hour chart.

SPY Flashing Caution

The SPY is flashing caution yet eeked out another positive day yesterday as price tiptoes to the $280.00ish resistance line. On the weekly chart, the past 7 bars have closed over the T-Line with one PBO back to the T-Line and one Doji Continuation pattern that has pushed the price into the resistance area. The battle between the Bulls and the Bears is interesting at the $280.00ish level because the Bears have a possible Head and Shoulders on their side and the Bulls have the Inverted Head and Shoulders they have been working with and the recent Bullish run. Problem: As the battle begins to heat up we have found the weaker traders tend to be the biggest losers. Solution: Sit on the sidelines for a few days or have fewer positions and less invested in those positions. And be tougher with stops.

Trading Plan

Remain CAUTIOUS with a few puts locked and loaded, continue to follow the “Road To Wealth” trading plan. 1. Use the Live Trading Alerts Scanner to find trades, 2. Follow the base hit rules, 3. Only enter a position if the conditions are right for entry risk and profit rewards.

👉 9 stocks we are adding to our trade watch list: AA, EA, FB, FIT, MO, SLB, VLO, VXXB, WYNN – Prober conditions must be met befor a trade is entered. Past performance does  not guarantee future results

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Two new auto scans have been added to the LTA-Live Trading Alerts Scanner; the Bull -Fig Newton pattern and the Bear- Oreo Pattern. With over 100 built-in scans my favorite bullish scans are the Pop Out of The Box, The RBB, The 3×8 Trap, The Fig Newton. If you need set with the scanner set up or adding scans just let us know. Each day (Market hours) we provide Free Scanner coaching in our trading room #4. Warning the LTA- Live Trading Alert software is a game changer, alerts for candlesticks, candlesticks patterns, western patterns, price action, tends, bullish and bearish.

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Outlining a Trade Deal

Outlining a Trade Deal

The FOMC stands aside, the US and China are said to be outlining a trade deal, index trends are up, and the bulls point to the 9th straight day of gains.  A truly extraordinary bull run that is also in the 9th straight week up without looking back.  Oddly enough bonds continue to trend higher and even gold and silver have printed significant gains at the same time. 


In a run such as this, profits have been easy to come by but its also very easy to become complacent.  Such a strong bull run can lull traders to sleep and forgetting about the hungry bears lying in wait for their opportunity to attack.  The trends are clearly bullish so stay with the trend but make sure you’re not chasing stocks late in their rally and over-trading.  Respect resistance levels and exercise caution as price challenges them and remember to take some profits to the bank.

On the Calendar

On the Earnings Calendar we have a big day with more than 225 companies reporting results.  Among the notable report are: BIDU, BCS, BYD, CZR, ED, CUBE, DLPH, DPZ, DBX, FSLR, FLR, HL, HPE, HRL, KHC, MORN, NEM, RMAX, STMP, STOR, VER, WEN, WIN & ZG.

Action Plan

Eight straight days of rally and in the 9th straight week of an extraordinary index rally and the bulls appear energized to continue that winning streak this morning.  New overnight that US and China may now be outlining the details of a trade deal have the futures once again pointing to a modest gap up at the open.  Asian markets closed mixed but modestly higher overall and European are currently mixed this morning as well.

Today we have very busy earnings and economic calendars to keep us on our toes as we progress toward the open.  Yesterday the FOMC minutes yesterday reinforced that the committee expects to take a wait and see approach giving them more time to evaluate the economic impacts of past rate increases.  As expected there was some price volatility after the minutes released but ultimately the bulls remained solidly in control as we push upward to test significant market resistance levels.  At this time there is nothing in price action in the index charts to suggest bearishness but we must respect the resistance above and avoid chasing so late in the rally.

Trade Wisely,

Doug

The trend is still up, But…

The trend is still up

The overall market trend is up and the bulls continue to maintain a remarkable amount of energy and tenacity to drive forward.  However, with the index now in the ninth week up and drawing near major resistance levels it may be time to raise caution levels.  Although the market seems convinced that there will be a positive outcome of the trade negotiations it’s possible we have already priced in that possibility.  Which means any negative news coming out the negotiations or delay in the completion would receive a harsh reaction by the market.

On the Calendar

Recently we have seen bonds going up with the market and yesterday gold and silver joined in with a big burst of buying.  That’s an odd occurrence and makes me wonder what will decouple first.  With the Dow up over 4200 points in nine weeks on its own should give everyone a little pause on it own.  Remember to take some profits as stock and indexes near resistance levels and be careful chasing new entries this late in the rally.

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On the Earnings Calendar we have nearly 190 companies reporting earnings today.  Some of the notable earnings today are: WBA, FDX, A, ALB, CAR, SAM, CAKE, CDE, CYH, CVS, GRMN, GDDY, HFC, IAG, JACK, NE, OC, PAAS, O, SO & RGR.

Action Plan

As the indexes move closer and closer to major resistance levels I feel the need to become more and more cautious about adding new long long positions.  Though I’m cautious let me be very clear that the  trend is still up and the bulls are still currently very much in control.  I am also beginning to become concerned that the market has already priced in a trade deal with China.  Which means if there is any negative news or a delay in its completion the market could react harshly.

Today we have the release of the FOMC Minutes of the last meeting.  Don’t be surprised to see light and  choppy price action leading up to its release and some price volatility directly after.  There is a news report out this morning suggesting the market could be a bit more sensitive to the minutes given length and elevation fo the current rally.  Futures are pointing to a modestly lower open this morning but with all the earnings reports this morning that could easily change.  As always stay focused on price and protect trading gains and your capital as we move closer and closer to resistance levels.

Trade Wisley,

Doug

2/20/2019 Cautiously Bullish

The SPY closed slightly off its highs yesterday and so far has dipped lower premarket today (2/20/2019). While the bulls have made a fantastic 8 ½ week run the toughest challenge may lie around the $280.00 area. The T-line and the Red/Green line continued to support the candlestick price action and the price action yesterday and this past week still suggests the bulls have the upper hand. On the flip side the $280.00 resistance, price action being overbought, TC2000 T2122 (4wk New High/Low Ratio) once again pegged to the ceiling and being up 8 ½ weeks without a meaningful bullish pull back and test. We remain bullish but back to CAUTIOUSLY bullish. Selling into strength and base hits is a key factor in our success.

👉 8 stocks we are adding to our trade watch list: OSTK, AKS, GG, BABA, HUN, PG, BBT, SC

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✅Live Trading Alerts – 100 plus alerts/scans to choose from

Two new auto scans have been added to the LTA-Live Trading Alerts Scanner; the Bull -Fig Newton pattern and the Bear- Oreo Pattern. With over 100 built-in scans my favorite bullish scans are the Pop Out of The Box, The RBB, The 3×8 Trap, The Fig Newton. If you need set with the scanner set up or adding scans just let us know. Each day (Market hours) we provide Free Scanner coaching in our trading room #4. Warning the LTA- Live Trading Alert software is a game changer, alerts for candlesticks, candlesticks patterns, western patterns, price action, tends, bullish and bearish.

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 DISCLAIMER: Investing/ Trading involves significant financial risk and is not suitable for everyone. No communication from us should be considered as financial or trading advice. All information provided by it and Run Candlesticks Inc, its affiliates or representatives is intended for educational purposes only. You are advised to test any new approach before implementing it.  Past performance does  not guarantee future results. Terms of Service

The SPY Remains Bullish

The SPY remains bullish with trade negotiations progressing, as you know the market does not like uncertainty. Resolving the trade war would put the market at ease when it comes to the trade war. The SPY has now broken out of the 200-SMA with the following trend. If you follow our Red/Green Trendicator, we have had 36 green dots and ZERO Red dots. Trading price action in a trend is so cool and profitable. If you are a T-Line follower price action has closed above the T-Line the last 30-days in a row. We will remain bullish as long as price action leads the T-Line and the Red/Green Line. If you would like to learn more about price action, the T-Line and the Red/Green Line check us out for a month and get a 30% discount. ✅

👉 8 stocks we are adding to our trade watch list: PANW, GS, JNJ, WYNN, HIIQ, CAG, ERX, UXIN

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✅Live Trading Alerts – 100 plus alerts/scans to choose from

Two new auto scans have been added to the LTA-Live Trading Alerts Scanner; the Bull -Fig Newton pattern and the Bear- Oreo Pattern. With over 100 built-in scans my favorite bullish scans are the Pop Out of The Box, The RBB, The 3×8 Trap, The Fig Newton. If you need set with the scanner set up or adding scans just let us know. Each day (Market hours) we provide Free Scanner coaching in our trading room #4. Warning the LTA- Live Trading Alert software is a game changer, alerts for candlesticks, candlesticks patterns, western patterns, price action, tends, bullish and bearish.

Rick’s Favorite Charting Software

Free YouTube Education  •  Subscription PlansPrivate 2-Hour Coaching

 DISCLAIMER: Investing/ Trading involves significant financial risk and is not suitable for everyone. No communication from us should be considered as financial or trading advice. All information provided by it and Run Candlesticks Inc, its affiliates or representatives is intended for educational purposes only. You are advised to test any new approach before implementing it.  Past performance does  not guarantee future results. Terms of Service

Trade negotiations resume

The US Futures are taking a little rest this morning as US/China trade negotiations resume amid new tensions here in America.  Asian markets were flat and mixed overnight while European markets slide south with banks leading the way.  As a result US markets futures are currently pointing lower but there is still a lot of morning earnings yet to come to influence today’s open.

Without question the index trends are still up and the bulls at least to this point appear to have almost limitless energy to drive higher.  There are clues that this run is overextended and profit taking could soon begin but it would be unwise to fight a relentless bull run.  Trying to predict a top is just as wrong as trying to predict a market bottom.  Eventually the bulls will rest and the price will pullback but wait for the clues and follow them rather than predict.  Having said that I would be cautious about adding too many long positions this late in the rally.

On the Calendar

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On the Earnings Calendar we have 159 companies reporting results today.  Among the most notable today, WMT, AAP, NBL, LC, AWK, CTB, CXW, DVN, ECL, FE, GPC, HLF, HST, HSBC, KAR, LZB & TSRH.

Action Plan

After a nice 3-day weekend the current futures look as if they want to extend the vacation by taking a little rest this morning with a modest pullback at the open.  Don’t be too surprised if the overall market is a little sluggish this morning as well with many traders likely extending their vacation as well.  US/China trade negotiations resume today here in the US amid new tensions.  Expect some fast price action if there are any news leaks from the negotiation table.

Earnings continue to roll in by in large positive and although we are seeing a little softness this morning the bulls are clearly in charge and the trends are still up.  According to T2122 we are very overextended but with indexes so close major resistance levels I would not be at all surprised to see the markets continue to extend to test them.  I see these resistance levels at the DIA 260 area, SPY 281, QQQ 171 and IWM around 158. 

Trade Wisely,

Doug

Bulls show Resiliency

Bulls show Resiliency

After more than a month and a half bull run the bulls continue to show resiliency fighting hard yesterday after a very disappointing retail sales report.  Overnight future traded into the red as the Asian markets reacted to the possibility of a slowing US Economy but this morning the futures have recovered pointing to modest bullish open. 

Take a look at the weekly index charts with our a single down candle since 12/28/18 with the Dow nearly 3700 points off the low and the SP-500 nearly 400 points higher.  Truly an amazing rally that has provided traders with fantastic gains.  Considering that as we head into the weekend be careful not chase entries this late into the rally and remember to take some profits. 

On the Calendar

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On the Earnings Calendar we get a little break today with only about 50 companies fessing up to earnings results.  Notable reports DE, MCD, NWL, PEP, RBS, YNDX.

Action Plan

After a disappointing Retail Sales report and discovering that the President is planning to declare a national emergency the market dipped slightly to end the day.  However, the bulls fought back hard all day long choosing to ignore the data with amazing resiliency.  Ironically Asian markets traded lower across the board in response to a slowing US Economy and overnight US Futures traded into the red.  Once again the bulls refuse to lose and this morning the as I write the morning note,  futures markets are pointing to modest gains at the open.

There is no doubt that the index trends are still up and although they appear stretched and losing price momentum more upside is certainly possible driven by earnings results.  As we head toward the weekend remember to take some profits and evaluate the level of risk you will hold through the weekend.  We have had an incredible month and a half bull run providing great profits, don’t give it back by chasing entries so late in the rally.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Trade Wisely,

Doug

A bit puzzling

A bit puzzling

I find the hyper-confidence currently displayed by the US markets a bit puzzling this morning especially with president reportedly considering a 60-day extension of the tariff deadline.  Nonetheless the bulls are in full on beast mode this morning ahead a huge day of earnings reports and government shutdown delayed retail sales numbers.

Asian markets were subdued overnight as trade negations are scheduled to continue into Friday.  However, European markets are higher amid earnings result and the US Futures currently indicate another gap up open.  There is not a clue in the price action suggest bearishness but this late in the rally I must admit concern about adding new long risk with the indexes so extended.  Enjoy the ride and hold on tight and let’s hope the negotiations progress as positively as the market is pricing everything.

On the Calendar

On the Earnings Calendar we have more than 220 companies reporting earnings today.  Watch for notable reports from NVDA, CM, CGC, AMAT, ARCH, ANET, AZN, AVP, BLMN, CBS, CC, CME, KO, CS, DUK, GEO, IRM, SIX, WM & ZTS.

Action Plan

We have another interesting day ahead of us and I have to be honest the hyper-confidence of the US Market has me nervous and a bit puzzled.  First, reports are now questioning whether or not the President will sign the compromise bill which would avoid the Friday night government shutdown.  I find that difficult to believe but if true I’m confident the market will react negatively if that were to occur.  Secondly, the market seems to believe a Chain trade deal is imminent but the president reportedly is considering a 60 extension of the deadline.

Would that not suggest negotiations are not going that well and how is dragging this threat out another 60 days reason to gap the market higher this morning?  Things that make me say Hmmm?  Asian markets were very subdued overnight but European markets and US Future are still determined to run higher.  Remember we have a big day of earnings and Retail Sales numbers that may move the market around before the open.

Trade Wisely,

Doug