Category Archives: Trade Planning

DBA testing breakout level wants to continue

The agriculture ETF (DBA) tested it’s breakout level around $29 and bounced back yesterday. This is a key price level that it must hold if it is to continue higher. Sellers are stepping in around $29.40 where there is more … Continue reading

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Molycorp not out of the woods yet

Today is going to be a key tell for Molycorp (MCP.) It has found support around $4.55 and it is gathering strength. Still, there are sellers around $5 who consistently step in and are keeping the stock from moving higher. … Continue reading

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Agriculture sector continues higher

The agriculture ETF (DBA) broke out of a cup and handle pattern yesterday and it continues moving higher. It looks like it may reach the $30 target soon. On balance volume is steady and rising. I am starting a position … Continue reading

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DryShips Showing signs of life again

DRYS started the week strong. Continuing today with a gap open that puts it at $3.36 where sellers are stepping in once again. I am keeping a close eye to see if it follows through tomorrow and if it is … Continue reading

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DryShips prior support becomes resistance

Not a very good omen for the bulls when a price area where there used to be demand becomes resistance. DRYS is now finding sellers above $3.15, a price where it found support for several weeks last month. A “Head … Continue reading

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Strength in Agriculture, Treasuries

While major market indexes continue to pull back, Agriculture and Treasuries continue to move higher. The PowerShares Agriculture ETF (DBA) appears to be consolidating before it continues to move higher. I think it could easily reach $30 in the near … Continue reading

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Molycorp shows some strength

Molycorp (MCP) has found strength recently and it is attempting to break to the upside. Sellers are stepping in above $5 so I am waiting for it to see if it holds above that price. If it does, a quick … Continue reading

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Molycorp trying to find support

So far it has been a good day today for Molycorp (MCP) after it found support above $4.55 – which is my ultimate line in the sand. As shown by the daily chart, previous support ($4.83) has become resistance. This … Continue reading

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Arch Coal showing some signs of life

Arch Coal (ACI) has been trading in a range between around $3.70 and $4.80 for many months and it is breaking out of it. if it is able to hold above $5, then we could easily see a move to … Continue reading

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Agriculture ETF continues higher

DBA, the PowerShares agriculture ETF continues to move higher. It found support around $27.80 a last week and has been moving higher even on such a weak tape. I started a new position around $28.35 with a target of $30. … Continue reading

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