Identifying the end of a trend: Citi

A lot of traders are under the impression that technical analysis will give  cut and dried answers to their trading challenges. Many of those who practice Elliot wave analysis also have this notion. How I wish life was so simple! All that technical analysis does is to...

Tata Tea is approaching short-term top

When Tata Tea reached the 430 level a few days back, it was clearly time to buy. Not only was the overall market in an oversold condition, this particular stock had reached a 123.6% Fibonacci projection of its previous large decline. From the 430 area, we have already...

Where should we exit GM?

I am quite sure that many traders have gone long on GM expecting a nice rally once the bailout details emerge. Question is, where should we take profits? Take a look at the attached chart. You will see two tops back in mid October. That is your crucial level for now....

A closer look at Nasdaq chart

One of the fascinating things about financial markets is the underlying harmony in price action. Once you spot a trend developing, it is often useful to measure how far a move travelled, and be alert for a swing of similar distance in the next leg of the move. This...

Deutsche Rejects a Rescue, Even as Its Shares Tumble

The headline in Dealbook reads “Deutsche Rejects a Rescue, Even as Its Shares Tumble” and this prompted me to take a look at its chart. (meanwhile Goldman Sachs is said to face a $2 billion loss in Q4!). Back to DB, where you will observe an extended third wave (being...