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Don’t Chase Stocks Into Major Resistance Zones

Despite the run-up, volume and internal indicators are telling us to be cautious.

Dow Jones Surges Ahead of Jobs Report

Buying pushed the Dow Jones and other major indices even higher on Thursday, nearing levels not seen since December.

Stocks May Stall Out Soon

We are entering the first band of significant potential resistance.

Don’t Follow the Herd Into the Market

Stocks are moving higher with little to back them other than investors' fear of missing out.

Evidence of a Bear Market Mounting

One trusty indicator is telling us that, despite recent strength, a downtrend has begun.

Traders Take Profits in Defensive Investments

Gold and utilities fell Friday, but their charts remain bullish.

Major Indices Break Technical Barriers, But…

It's not always what a stock or index does, but how it does it.

Sorry, That Wasn’t a Reversal

Wednesday's rebound may have looked impressive, but there were several problems.

4 Good Reasons to Buy Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock Now (XOM)

A value investor will find XOM stock's overall financial strength has helped Exxon absorb the pressures of low energy prices.

Sellers Should Take Advantage of Current Prices

Resistance abounds and higher prices aren't likely in the near future.

The Dow Jones Cools off as Oil Fears Heat Up

The Street gave back some gains as oil fears continue unchecked and the U.S. consumer confidence falls to its lowest level in seven months.

Bulls’ Lack of Conviction is Troubling

Despite the Dow's triple-digit advance, volume is low enough to question the trend.

Bearish Pattern Intact Despite Gains

Volume favors the bears, and I remain a seller on rallies.

‘W’ Bottom May Not Have What it Takes

This pattern is usually bullish, but there has been little in the way of "usual" this year.

Stocks Consolidate After Three-Day Rally

The markets moved lower as further evidence of job market strength dimmed hopes of a postponement of any further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

Dow Transports Running Out of Gas?

The Dow Jones Transportation Average is overbought, but momentum is high.

Resistance Likely to Halt This Weak Rally

The advance lacks volume and faces significant overhead nearby.

Sell Into an Oversold Rally

A near-term bounce is likely to be followed by a test of the recent lows.

Extra Caution Warranted Following Breakdown

The Nasdaq lacks support while the Dow industrials broke August's closing low.