February 10, 2010 • 1:44 am 0
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Hong Leong Asia 9th Feb 2010
One of the super star stocks during the crisis recovery.
Whereas the other super star stocks has taken a beating during the recent sell off,
Hong Leong Asia is still trending strongly upwards. This is in part due to most of the super star stocks were commodities related plays.
On a chart basis, the trendline and support level has intersected at $3.2, with the trendline giving a stronger support as time progresses.
GMMA has found some support and looks like it may turn up, together with stochastic which almost touched the oversold region.
Cut loss at $3.2, though the chance of breaking this level looks tough.
However, if it does break, a head and shoulder pattern may emerge.
On the global front, the indices charts looks technically challenging.
Any rapid rebound rally is likely to cause a double top, where the 2nd peak is lower than the previous peak.
The subsequent dip will determine if the downtrend will be a prolonged one or a major consolidation is in progress.
February 4, 2010 • 12:00 am 0
Swiber 3rd Feb 2010
Swiber is a low risk trade because of the following :
1. uptrend is still intact. Only a handful of counters are still maintaining their uptrend.
2. stochastics at oversold level.
3. Support level of $1.01 is below trend line
4. Risen today on high volume
Cut loss at $1.00
January 29, 2010 • 2:41 am 0
After every correction, market leaders changes.
It is usually helpful to start from a sector’s point of view before zooming into individual stocks.
My usual favourites are the shipping and commodities sectors. They are easily tracked by global indices.
For shipping, it will be the Baltic Dry Index. For commodities, it will be the Reuters Jeffries CRB. Properties will be difficult as I have yet to find one.
Baltic Dry Index 27th Jan 2010
The BDI is finding good support at the 3000 level and is still trending up, despite stochastic already fallen to oversold levels.
This is a sign of strength in the shipping industries.
Reuters Jeffries CRB 27th Jan 2010
In comparison, the Reuters Jeffries CRB is showing signs of weakness.
The index has fallen past 2 support levels, broken the trendline and looks like a head and shoulder pattern could materialize.
Stochastics has fallen to oversold levels. The strength of the rebound will determine how well the commodities sector will fair.
Hence, in comparison, the shipping sector is showing great resilience in the recent global sell off.
On a stock by stock basis, NOL seems to be the stronger counter over Cosco.
NOL 28th Jan 2010
Support can be found at $1.7. Uptrend is still intact. Stochastic is starting to crossover.
There are signs of a pickup in volume again.
Cosco 28th Jan 2010
Cosco, in comparison, stochastic is still falling. It will take a few more sessions before a clearer base can be formed.
Uptrend should still be valid, though drawing the trendline will proved to be more difficult at this stage.
Support can be found at $1.24
Filed under: Stock Picks, Technical , BDI, Cosco, NOL, RJCRB
January 28, 2010 • 12:36 am 0
Another round of beating.
Looks like it is time to wait on the sidelines and wait for a clearer picture to manifest.
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January 26, 2010 • 10:28 pm 0
STI 26th Jan 2010
Today’s drop in the global market came unexpectedly fast.
STI broke resistance level of 2808 and fell sharply to close near the next support level of 2740.
The trend line is still valid in providing support at this level.
Oversold Stochastic has flattened and may turn higher as a crossover between the fast and slow stochastics occur.
It would be unadvisable to sell near current level as a technical rebound is imminent.
Again, cut loss if STI closes below 2740.
January 25, 2010 • 10:43 pm 0
STI 25th Jan 2010
There are encouraging signs in the past 2 sessions despite the dip.
The gapping down in the opening of both sessions, we see bargain hunting caused the STI to close up significantly higher.
Support is showing superb strength at 2808 ever since clearing it during December.
Although the long term trendline has been broken, the medium term trendline is holding quite well.
Coincidentally, the medium term trendline has intersected the 2808 support level, further fortifying the support.
GMMA crossover has occured and Stochastics is already in an oversold region.
Assuming uptrend is still valid (based on the 2808 support level and medium term trendline), Stochastics should recover quickly in an uptrend.
Hence, it is unlikely GMMA will start to give a bearish signal.
In the event that all else fails, cut loss when STI closes below 2808.
At the moment this looks unlikely as the global market is likely to rise in tandem from oversold levels.
January 22, 2010 • 12:49 am 0
US Dollar 20th Jan 2010
It is believed that the US Dollar is in the early stages of a trend reversal.
Between November and December, a bullish divergence chart pattern has been formed between the price and stochastics.
Prices in December has fallen to a recent low, but stochastics is actually turning up higher. This is an extremely bullish signal.
What follows was a significant run up in price before pulling back for a temporary correction.
The correction formed a base for the plotting of the new uptrend line, coincidentally forming a penant which is the basis for the recent rally breakout.
The correction can be seen as a handle in the cup and handle chart pattern, which is again a very bullish signal.
US denominated stocks and ETFs should greatly benefit from this trend reversal.
January 19, 2010 • 10:10 pm 0
Parkway 19th Jan 2010
After falling continuously for 6 sessions, Parkway’s stochastic has reached oversold levels.
Today it staged a technical rebound.
However, a few points from the charts in indicators will show that this is more than just a temporary rebound :
1. Price level recovered when it touched its long term trendline.
2. Price recovered quickly when it hit below the strong support level of $2.89
3. GMMA has just touched the long term moving averages. And if points 1 and 2 are valid, it is unlikely that a crossover between the short term and long term averages will occur.
4. Going forward, if price continues to hold for the next few session, the $2.89 support level will become stronger as it will be supported by the trendline as well, not to mention the GMMA too.
Hence, coupled with such technical evidence, it is highly unlikely that Parkway should find further down side.
Of course, always cut loss if $2.89 breaks again.
• 2:25 am 0
SembMarine 18th Jan 2010
SembMarine, after flirting close to the uptrend line, has recovered strongly to end above previous breakout level of $3.72.
The move lacks much conviction because of the low volume and stochastic that is still turning down.
Trendline should still provide good support, though short term moving averages have already converged.
More validation is required before jumping in.
Wait for stochastics to turn up and short term moving averages to seperate.
Coincidently, a breakout may happen because of the pennant formation.
If prices continue to hold and uptrend continues to remain valid, $3.72 will be a stronger support level.
Filed under: Technical , SembCorp Marine
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