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?

Trade of the Day: U.S. Bancorp (USB) Is Investment-Worthy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
U.S. Bancorp is looking like it's on the rise, and USB stock is offering a good option whether you want a quick profit or a long-term holding.

Trade of the Day: Buy the Gap in Jabil Circuit Inc. (JBL) Stock

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Jabil, a supplier of Apple Inc., is looking ripe for new highs, which makes this an excellent time to get into JBL stock.

Trade of the Day: PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) Building a Bullish Run

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If you can get in at under $20, PHM stock could be a good bet, with PulteGroup making money both short term and long term.

Trade of the Day: Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX) Ripe for a Drop

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After the breakdown of a rounding top formation, Barrick looks ready to head lower, but you can still cash in on ABX stock.

Trade of the Day: Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC) Resumes Its Upward Motion

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
APC stock has been making steady moved to the upside lately, so step into Anadarko at around $60 for a healthy gain.

Trade of the Day: Carnival Corp (CCL) Setting Sail

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The numbers are looking good right now for CCL stock, as Carnival Corp is expected to target $55.

Trade of the Day: America Movil SAB de CV (ADR) (AMX) Should Get a Debate Bump

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Monday's debate may give a bit of help to Mexican stocks like American Movil, at least for a short-term AMX stock pop.

Trade of the Day: Apache Corporation (APA) Is a Gusher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Apache's new find in the Permian Basin has been a huge boon for APA stock, making it a great trade or long-term buy.

Trade of the Day: Powershares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) (QQQ) a Big Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
QQQ could make a great trade to $130 ... or could be a cornerstone long-term holding for your portfolio.

Trade of the Day: Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) Has Good Things in Store

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Kohl's is rolling out a new beauty assortment and customer loyalty program, both of which could boost KSS stock.

Trade of the Day: iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB) Is Turning Things Around

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It has been a rough year for this biotechnology ETF, but several indicators suggest IBB is a good buy.

Trade of the Day: Celgene Corporation (CELG) Looking Healthy Again

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite industry headwinds in the form of overpricing concerns, CELG stock still looks strong and should rise another 14%.

Trade of the Day: Western Digital Corp (WDC) Flashes Head & Shoulders Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
WDC stock bottomed out in May, and with a couple key acquisitions under its belt, Western Digital should keep climbing.

Trade of the Day: Micron Technology, Inc.’s (MU) Fortunes Still Look Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Credit Suisse is bullish on MU stock for several good reasons, including the possibility that someone could acquire Micron.

Trade of the Day: Bank of America Corp (BAC) Showing Strength Once More

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Bank stocks are ready to move higher on rate hike news, and BAC stock is a great bet in the sector right now.

Trade of the Day: Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) Showing Another Opportunity

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The recent pullback may give investors a good entry point to MCHP stock, which then looks poised for another gain.

Trade of the Day: Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) Good for the Short and Long Term

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With an interest rate hike probably coming by year's end, the XLF ETF looks like it has got some room to grow.

Trade of the Day: Prudential Financial Inc (PRU) Stands Above Friday’s Turmoil

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
On a day when the bulk of the market moved down, PRU stock advanced and shows more strength.

Trade of the Day: American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) Is Ready for Takeoff

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After breaking some long-term resistance, AAL stock looks ready to make a move to the upside for quick investors to capture.
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