Was yesterday the last day of the seven-day channel FREE Swing Trade Idea

May 4, 2017 by Rick Saddler

Was Yesterday the Last Day of the Seven-Day Channel

Was yesterday the last day of the seven-day channel? Without true price follow through we can’t be 100% sure, but yes I think we are getting close. Yesterday’s lower low and Doji close in the channel was the market’s way of shaking off the dust. The morning futures are up, and the BULLS will attempt to close above $238.50. IF THEY FAIL, IT COULD TURN OUT TO BE A BEARISH STORY.For now, the weekly SPY chart has painted a BULLISH Doji Continuation pattern.

For now, the weekly SPY chart has painted a BULLISH Doji Continuation pattern. The bottom line is the BUYERS and SELLERS are still squabbling over who gets the ball. Bullish follow through would paint a bigger picture BULLISH chart pattern.

FREE Trade Idea – IPI

IPI – (Bullish Harami 3-day chart) (Bullish Piercing candle 2-day chart) (Bullish Morning Star pattern daily chart)

IPI Story – has been in a bottoming construction pattern since January 2017. IPI has turned the $1.65 resistance into support. Watch for the breakout of the descending triangle.

This book provides a framework for the J-Hook pattern. The framework will help you to recognize the pattern and give you a trade plan for each pattern so that you can build confidence in trading them.

When starting out with new trading strategies it is best to stick with a basic approach. Once you have mastered the basics, then you can feel free to modify your approach based on your experiences. There is no one way of trading. Period! We all have to start with a framework and a basis to develop a disciplined trading approach and then build from there. That is what this book provides

Charts to Learn From – RRD

RRD- Where can you have the opportunity for a 20% pop on your money in just a day or two? Answer – Right here at Hit and Run Candlesticks. We teach what to look for in a trade set up like the one in RRD. The double bottom, Bullish “w” pattern breakout, the run with a flag pull back, three days of a possible enter. We posted RRD to our members on May 4^th and on May 5^th it popped 20% with a 13.42 close.

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Positive price action at support inspires a little bullishness.

May 4, 2017 by Doug Campbell

Positive price action at support inspires a little bullishness.

Seeing a little positive price action at support encouraged the Bulls to work a tiny bit harder yesterday. As expected there was no interest rate increase, but the odds of a June increase are now better than 90%. However, it’s important to note even with three more 25 basis point increases the prime rate will still be below 2%. The news out of the Washington DC says we can expect a vote on the new health care bill today. It would appear they have finally acquired enough votes to get the job done. I suspect that is one of the reasons we are seeing the futures pushing higher this morning. Today is also the last big day of earnings this quarter with nearly four times more reports than are scheduled for all of next week. If the Friday Employment Situation report is as positive as the ADP suggests, a bullish breakout could be in the cards. Only time will tell. If you happen to be an old Star Wars fan, May the 4^th be with you!

On the Calendar

On the Economic Calendar, today is International Trade, Jobless Claims, and Productivity Costs all coming out at 8:30 AM Eastern. At 10 AM we will get the Factory Orders number. As usual the most important of the these will be the International Trade & Jobless Claims, but they would need a surprise to move the market. Please keep in mind that Friday is the big Employment Situation report. Chalked full of reports today is the Economic Calendar with 558 companies revealing quarterly numbers. Today is the last big earnings day this quarter. Yeah!

Action Plan

After giving up ground in the morning, the Bulls dug in and pushed back finally showing some strength. It’s going to be important for the Bull’s to step up again today and follow through with another show of force. Typically the market will be choppy ahead of the Employment Situation Report, but Wednesday’s strong showing of 175K in the ADP could inspire a bit of confidence in the Bulls. Currently, the futures are pointing to a 50 point gap up which is encouraging. I will be looking for new positions today. Keep in mind Congress is expecting to vote on the new health care bill today. If it finally passes, I think the market will view that as a positive.

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Doug

SPY has traded narrowly for the past six days FREE Swing Trade Idea

May 3, 2017 by Rick Saddler

The SPY has Traded Narrowly for the Past Six Days

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Traders are on the edge of their seats waiting for the trading range to break one way or another. The SPY has traded narrowly for the past six days. In that six days, price has formed a Shooting Star and a Bearish Engulf wich suggests price should be under more pressure than it appears to be.

Looking at the big picture the SPY has broken out of a Bullish “W” pattern and is now consolidating. Below $237.81 $236.50 should be tested with the p[ossiblility of $235.25. Above $239.00 and the Bulls should be able to run higher.

With the likes of Apple and Facebook reporting plus the FOMC report surely this range will break one way or the other.

FREE Trade Idea – LVLT

LVLT– Broken out of the January highs and a Bullish “W” pattern. Rallied with a T-Line Run, yesterday the Bulls made good use of the Bullish Flag.

Charts to Learn From – MKSI

MKSI- On April 20, 17 we posted to our subscribers that MKSI had a Bullish look. Price has pretty much consolidated the past three months. Then presented us with a double bottom. A breakout over $70.00 would send MKSI into the $80.00 range. Currently, MKSI is up 16.60% from our post. Using a stop of about $77.75 and a breakout of $80.50 MKSI could see another run.

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We post to HRC members 10-15 swing trade ideas each day and post them in the member’s area of the website.

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What is a Trade Idea Watch List?

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From that watchlist, we wait until price action meets our conditions for a trade.

Campbell or this website is not financial or trading advice. All information is intended for Educational Purposes Only.

Choppy price action expected, uncertainty abounds.

May 3, 2017 by Doug Campbell

Choppy price action expected, uncertainty abounds.

Choppy price action is the norm as the market waits for the announcement. Today could be extra challenging due to earnings reports. Apple missed the mark yesterday which could prove difficult for the QQQ to continue it’s leadership higher. Both the DIA and the SPY are in tight consolidation ranges not providing us directional clues just yet. Toss in the FOMC, the Employment Situation Report on Friday along with a slew of earnings, uncertainty abounds. As always try to avoid all the noise and emotion by staying focused on the price action.

On the Calendar

Today on the Economic Calendar we have a couple of potential stumbling blocks. The first being the Petroleum Status Report which had shown a small improvement in supplies. However, there was a recent story about the US, and I think Lydia have ramped up production which tosses the Status number into question. Then, of course, have the FOMC Announcement at 2:00 PM Eastern. I think it’s very doubtful the Fed will raise rates today if they reference more hike in the near future the market will react. The ADP Employment is at 8:15 AM and ISM Non-MFG index come out at 10 AM.

On the earnings calendar, we continue to ramp up with more than 400 companies reporting today. Please continue to look before leaping into a trade just before and earnings report. Use TWLO as an example of how being uninformed can cost you a bundle!

Action Plan

FOMC days tend to be very challenging days to trade. As a general rule, the price action is slow and choppy until the announcement, and then volatility goes wild with big up and down swings in just a few minutes. Once the initial reaction subsides, Yellen gives a press conference stirring the pot again. I would encourage new or struggling traders to stand aside avoiding the additional risk.

Another complication today is that APPL missed earnings yesterday afternoon. The selling was not extreme in the post-market, but the influence of APPL can move markets if selling pick up today. Currently, the futures are pointing to a modestly lower open. I want to take an extra dose of caution this morning. Perhaps the market can shake off the poor reports, but I don’t want to risk more capital until I see that in the price action. I’m expecting choppy action until the FOMC announcement, so there is no need to rush new entry decisions.

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Doug

Not every day is a good trading day!

May 2, 2017 by Doug Campbell

Not every day is a good trading day!

The words of my old mentor, Not everyday is a good trading day, ring in my ears this morning. If fact, she used to say that there were only about ten days a month good for entering trades. Personally, I’m not that stringent, but her point still rings true today. Often as traders, we feel rushed or under pressure to make trades each and every day. After all, we’re sitting here, and it is the only way we can make money!

You have heard me say may times that often less is more. Trading for the sake of keeping busy is a dangerous habit many traders fall into, but only find large losses at the end of that path. Quality over quantity should be our focus. Today we could easily see a lot of choppy price action as the market waits for the FOMC announcement and the highly anticipated earnings from Apple. I for one to wait for quality trades and day like today might not be the best day for entry. Be careful, and make the trades come to you. There is no need to rush!

On the Calendar

Today is a light day on the Economic Calendar with only the Motor Vehicle Sales numbers. Although an important number that confirms consumer sentiment it is unlikely to move the market. Of course, the beginning of the FOMC meeting is noteworthily, but it’s only the announcement on Wednesday that matters. On the Economic Calendar, we have 257 companies reporting today however only one company receives most of the attention. Apple earnings are always highly anticipated, and thus a potentially market moving event.

Action Plan

I’m expecting choppy range bound price action today as we wait for the FOMC announcement. However, with so many companies reporting, I want to stay on my toes and focus price action clues. Although a big market move is unlikely today, I don’t to rule out possible setups. There should be no reason to feel rushed this morning. I as always will be very picky; I don’t need to trade every day to be successful. Not every day is a good trading day! Futures are currently suggesting a slightly lower open but as earnings continue to roll out that could easily change.

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Doug