Category Archives: Trade Entries

Rockwood Holdings tests and moving higher

Rockwood Holdings (ROC) pulled back to test its break out level and it is continuing to move higher today. I have written several times in my trading journal how this kind of pull back followed by a strong continuation in … Continue reading

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TLT Watch out below!!!

The 20yr Treasury ETF shows some serious signs of weakness. It looks like it wants to break support around $102. If it does, it probably won’t stop descending until around $95 and ultimately $90. With a stop above $104 I … Continue reading

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IWM Again

IWM is approaching a level of support that sets up a low risk trade. I expect the ETF to find demand around $111.42- $111.45 where I defined my entry with a tight stop just below it. The target is $114 … Continue reading

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Baidu Showing Strength

Like other stocks in China, Baidu (BIDU) is showing strength and it is attempting to break past its previous highs around $170. The charts show strong demand in the $150 area as it builds the “handle” of a cup and … Continue reading

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Goldman Sachs Will It Break

Goldman Sachs (GS) is attempting to break out again today. It has been trying to move above $170 since June and it looks like it might be able to do it today. I’m keeping an eye as it could move … Continue reading

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Celgene Continues Higher

Celgene Corporation (CELG) broke out last Friday and today it is continuing to move higher. It is setting new 52 week highs with this move. I want to participate on this move with a stop just below $160 and letting … Continue reading

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Bank of America Breaking Out

Bank of America (BAC) is breaking out off a trading range that started back in July. While there is some supply ahead and possible choppy trading action, it has the possibility to move to $20. It is currently trading at … Continue reading

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IWM Target Reached

In a previous post I presented the case for entering a counter intuitive-trade in the IWM ETF. The price target for that trade was reached (not exactly $3.50 but close enough) today for a gain of $3.42 per share. It … Continue reading

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Check Pt. Software

Check Point Software Technology (CHKP) is displaying a bullish cup and handle weekly pattern. If the stock breaks above $65 and change -its all time highs- then the stock could have a measured move to $90. Keeping an eye out … Continue reading

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DKS, GM Moving Higher

DKS moved up decisively yesterday on higher volume. For the trade to continue to work, it must remain above $54.40. GM also moved past recent resistance around $38 which needs to hold . It is facing supply between $39-$40 reached … Continue reading

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