Colgate Palmolive begins next attempt higher

On 1st December 2008 we looked at Colgate Palmolive and decided that although it looked ready to breakout of a  series of resistances we would be better off waiting for a small dip. This has materialized. The weekly charts are still not encouraging of a big exposure...

Elliot wave analysis of SBA Comms Corp

First, why did I choose SBA Comms Corp for this trading idea? The reason is quite simple. Someone drew my attention to a potential wedge like pattern that is bearish. Can this stock go a lot lower that the $9.49 already seen? Perhaps. But for that to happen, we need...

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...

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....

HP begins correction

This is a quick post, following up on the 19 Nov post where we were looking for resistance at $36 for Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ). The stock has embarked on a correction from precisely that level, and it looks like we could get to test below $32 in the coming...

Rambus Inc rallies, and has way to go!

Rambus Inc, a closely watched Nasdaq stock, has shot up from its recent low of $4.95 to close yesterday at $11.39. While there are clearly some fundamental reasons behind the aggressive buying (court ruling in its favor, perhaps?) the time was ripe for this rally from...