Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Stock Chart

Technical Analysis Stock Chart

Technical analysis scrutinizes equities based on past measurements like asset price and trading volume, which give a view of past performance and stock trends. The technical analysis method does not assign value to a given equity; rather it simply reviews charts and statistical measurement of historical market activity in order to best predict future moves.

Investors should pay close attention to an equity’s direction, speed and distance throughout a technical analysis review. Is the price traveling in an upward or downward direction? What speed is the price moving at? Lastly, what distance will the price travel in a given direction?

9 Critical Things to Watch in Marijuana Stocks

By Mark Putrino, CMT
If understood and used correctly, technical analysis of marijuana stocks can allow you to identify important levels and trends -- and profit.

7 Marijuana Stocks With Critical Levels to Watch

By Mark Putrino, CMT
Each of these seven marijuana stocks can teach a valuable lesson into how to use technical analysis to identify important levels.

The Trading In Akerna Stock Is Teaching Us a Valuable Lesson

By Mark Putrino, CMT
The trading in KERN can teach you all about reversal patterns. Here's what you need to know about the recent action in Akerna.

Uncertainty and a Channeling Market

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The market looks channel-bound for now. The evidence seems to be pointing towards a flat market more than a breakout in either direction.

Trade of the Day: First Data Corp (FDC) Stock Is Looking Bullish

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
First Data Corp has been climbing for months, and once a recent gap in FDC stock closes, it should begin climbing again.

Trade of the Day: Cummins Inc. (CMI) Stock Rising on Infrastructure Plans

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With Trump's plans to expand infrastructure spending, Cummins is positioned to benefit, and CMI stock is positioned to keep rising.

Trade of the Day: KLA Tencor Corp (KLAC) Stock Targeting Another Leg Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
As the need for semiconductors grows, so does KLA Tencor's potential, making KLAC stock a smart buy right now.

Trade of the Day: Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock Prepped for Growth

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Walmart looks like it is preparing for another leg higher -- interested investors may want to step into WMT stock now.

Trade of the Day: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (DD) Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
DuPont showed a reversal yesterday, and with the Dow merger coming in the future, it may be the time to get into DD stock.

Trade of the Day: Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Constructing More Upside

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If you're looking for a solid growth foundation, HD stock has what you want. Buy Home Depot with a goal of a $20 jump.

Trade of the Day: FMC Corp (FMC) Stock Is Fertile Ground for Investors

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
FMC Corp is looking to add part of DuPont's (DD) business, which should help FMC stock grow in the latter part of the year.

Trade of the Day: FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) Stock Is the Very Picture of a Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With improving margins on the way for FLIR Systems, anticipate a potential move for FLIR stock to about $43.

Trade of the Day: Raytheon Company (RTN) Stock Still on Target

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Raytheon is in a good position regarding coming military spending, and RTN shock owners should reap the rewards of that fact.

Trade of the Day: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Stock Offers a Speculative Option

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Akamai got hit hard after releasing disappointing guidance yesterday, but there is still opportunity in AKAM stock.

Trade of the Day: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) Stock Is Heading to the Clouds

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Akamai is a trusted name in cloud computing, and looks like it's ready to grow some more, making AKAM stock an interesting buy here.

Trade of the Day: D. R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) Stock Building for the Sky

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Canadian lumber tariffs should not have a big impact on DHI stock, so buy D. R. Horton with a goal of around $38.

Trade of the Day: Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) Stock Aiming for $68

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With oil expected to average $53 per barrel in 2017, Baker Hughes should see some growth, and that means good things for BHI stock.

Trade of the Day: Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock’s Earnings Dip Is an Opportunity

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
INTC stock took a hit in aftermarket trading following yesterday's earnings report, making this a great time to get into Intel.

Trade of the Day: Photronics, Inc (PLAB) Stock Looking for Double-Digit Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Photronics has its fingers in a lot of important pies, and investors in PLAB stock could be seeing 17%-plus gains by year's end.
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