Stock Update 4/13/98 close. Updated NASDAQ thru MIND. This thread analyzes and discusses forcasts for the following stocks using stochastics.
NASDAQ..ADPT..AMAT..AMD..AMGN..AMZN..AOL..ARX..ASA..ASND..
AVM..AVNT..BBIOY..BMY..BNYN..CADE..CBIZ..CDRD..CEXP..CFON..
CIEN..CKFR..CLST..COMS..CORR..CORX..CPQ..CTXS..CYBR..CYCH..
CYMI..CYPB..DELL..DIMD..DSYS..DWRX..EFII..FONR..GDT..GERN..
GTW..HD..HRSH..IDTC..IHS..IIT..INTC..IOM..IRIDF..JLG..KLIC..
LCCI..LSI..LTBG..LTXX..MAIN..MEDA..MIND..MPDI..MSFT..MUEI..
NORT..NSCP..NTBK..ORCL..OXHP..PNDA..PRMS..PSIX..QCOM..QWST..
REMC..RIG..RMBS..RMDY..SEEK..SFY..SHVA..SMOD..SOCR..SUNW..
SYNT..TDFX..TMAR..TMX..TRBO..TSSW..TTRR..UEIC..UTX.. VECO..VLSI..WCII..WTT..XCIT..
All commentary is at the time of the last signal received except for some of the notes I've inserted. Signals are based solely on 12 day bollinger bands on %K=5 and %D=3 stochastics. Signals are generated as the stochastic line crosses one of five bollinger band lines. A "buy" means go long only. A "buy to cover" means cover any open short positions, but does not mean go long. A "sell" means sell any open long positions but does not mean sell short. A "sell short" means go short only. Many times the signals are too late because the price move on the day of the signal was very large. Look for signals where the stock has not already moved very much. This advice will keep you out of trouble. Also, always use stops. Happy trading.
With tight/narrow bollinger bands, the signal generated with stochastics are often 180 degrees out of phase because of the delay involved in getting the signal on past data. On tight bands, it can be profitable to consider selling on buy signals and buying on sell signals until the actual breakout occurs.
NASDAQ Last signal buy on 13 Apr. Uptrend is now neutral. I'd expect resistance at the upper band at 1860.
ADPT Last signal sell short on 7 Apr. Downtrend and low current volatility. Needs to break support at just under $20.
AMAT Last signal sell on 30 Mar. The trend is still up, but with this one I don't take chances. (6 Apr note--another sell signal today if you stayed in on the last one.)
AMD Last signal sell or sell short on Apr 3. Still on an uptrend, but the volatility got really too high. I'd expect a countertrend drop that is shortable.
AMGN Last signal buy to cover on 7 Apr. Its on a good downtrend. If you are into taking on a little bit more risk, cover the short when the stochastics first gets to and is about to cross the middle band on stochastics--the 12 day moving average of 5 day stochastics. (8 Apr note, stochastics are right at and about to cross the 12 day moving average.)
AMZN Last signal buy on 9 Apr. Trend is still up. (7 Apr. note. The trend is now neutral. Support at $80 from lower bollinger band.)
AOL Last signal buy on 13 Apr. Still extremely solid uptrend. The price move yesterday was not that great, so there's time to get in.
ARX Last signal sell short on 7 Apr. Starting a downtrend. First support under $12.
ASA Last signal sell on 31 Mar. Still on a good uptrend. Can write the $22.50 May calls instead. Volatility is peaked. (9 Apr. note--itsstill about to give a sell signal, but with the solid uptrend, I'd want a greater breakdown in stochastics before actually selling. Ignore the signal for now.)
ASND Last signal buy on 8 Apr. Trend is up slightly. Today was a breakout. Volatility is increasing to the upside. I'd expect resistance at $45. Buy in the money calls to keep delta low and decrease amount spent for time value.
AVM Last signal buy or buy to cover on 13 Apr. The bands are a bit wider now which will help increase the future volatility. Its right at the lower band now. I'd expect a move to just beyond the upper band to get the volatility a bit higher.
AVNT Last signal buy on 13 Apr. Neutral or flat trend but decent volatility that is tradable. Ride to the upper band and sell. Upper band at $21 7/8.
BBIOY Last signal buy to cover on 9 Apr. Still in a downtrend.
BMY Last signal sell short on 8 Apr. (7 Apr. note--Close to a sell short signal at the upper bollinger band at $108. The trend is perfectly neutral/flat. Use the upper and lower bollinger band on price. A short at $108 is likely to go to the lower band at $101. Looks like stochastics will confirm the sell at the upper band.
BNYN Last signal buy on 6 Apr. Still in an uptrend. Volatility is dropping off dramatically. Looks like a major decision point. Uptrend gives it an upward bias for a break. Resistance is a $6.50. Stochastics still a buy supporting the upward break scenario for now.
CADE Last signal buy on 13 Apr. Move was a large one so have to look for a dip to get in.
CBIZ Last signal sell or sell short on 6 Apr. neutral to slightly down trend. Volatility is at a minimum. (9 Apr. note--Looks like a stop out on short. Breaking out to the upside.)
CDRD Last signal sell on 7 Apr. The volatility is proably high enough to short against the uptrend. Higher risk play.
CEXP Last signal buy on 7 Apr. Unexpected break upwards initiating an uptrend move. Jump on board for a short term ride until the volatility peaks. Buy calls in the money. Volatility is increasing.
CFON Last signal sell short on 8 Apr. (9 Apr. note. Resistance is at $4.00 on upside. Don't cover long term shorts.)
CIEN Last signal buy to cover on 7 Apr as stochastics are crossing the middle band. (13 Apr. note--close to a sell short signal.)
CKFR Last signal buy on 26 Mar. There was that long awaited signal. The uptrend is still intact. Remember there is still resistance at $24 to $25. (8 Apr note--maybe this is going to $30. Watch for a greater breakdown in stochastics, i.e. crossover of 12 day moving average because of the strong uptrend.)
CLST Last signal buy or buy to cover on 13 Apr. Neutral trend so buy it and sell at the top band at $35.50 or just beyond it.
COMS Last signal buy to cover on 7 Apr. Its on a neutral trend so pay attention to your bollinger bands. Its sitting on the lower band and its sitting on a support level and stochastics are about to give a buy signal. Time to cover all shorts.)
CORR Last signal sell on 7 Apr. Same analysis as CKFR. High volatility, price stalled at a resistance level and stochastics are about to give a sell signal. Time to take profits on long positions. (9 Apr. note--looking for greater breakdown in stochastics.)
CORX Last signal buy on 8 Apr.
CPQ Last signal buy on 9 Apr. The trend is fairly neutral.
CTXS Last signal buy on 13 Apr. Bands are widening on the upside. Trend is neutral but going up.
CYBR Last signal buy to cover on 13 Apr. The trend is down. Looking for a short reentry point.
CYCH Last signal buy on 13 Apr.
CYMI Last signal sell on 7 Apr. Trend is still up but will likely go neutral. Will probably be a buy at the lower bollinger band.
CYPB Last signal buy on 13 Apr.
DBCC Last signal buy on 6 Apr. Still looking for that upward break. I still think its going to happen.
DELL Last signal buy on 9 Apr. Still in an uptrend.
DIMD Last signal sell on 9 Apr.
DSYS Last signal buy to cover on 6 Apr. Bands are extremely pinched. Unknown breakout direction. (13 Apr note--close to a sell signal.)
DWRX Last signal buy to cover on 9 Apr.
EFII Last signal buy to cover on 8 Apr. I think its a sucker rally that will be shortable again. The trend is down.
FONR Last signal buy to cover on 8 Apr. Don't cover long term shorts since its under $5.00.
GDT Last signal sell short on 27 Mar. The trend is down. (31 Mar. note--very unusal price move up today. I'd stick with the short for now. Pick an exit to buy to cover just past $75.)
GERN Last signal buy to cover on 8 Apr. Cover at the lower bollinger band.
GTW Last signal buy on 8 Apr. The trend is up. Good break to buy calls on.
HD Last signal buy on 9 Apr.
HRSH Last signal buy to cover on 2 Apr. Good downtrend. May want to see more strength, more hook in stochastics before covering the short.
IDTC Last signal buy to cover on 8 Apr. (13 Apr. close to a sell short signal.)
IHS Last signal sell on 3 Apr. Very narrow and pinched bollinger bands. Bias for a downside break. (13 Apr. note--neutral trend buy to upper band)
IIT Last signal buy on 8 Apr.
INTC Last signal buy to cover on 9 Apr. The trend is slightly down, so for now I'm looking for another short opportunity if any.
IOM Last signal sell short on 7 Apr. Still in a downtrend.
IRIDF Last signal buy on 9 Apr. The last time I got a buy signal on this it went up A FREAKING LOT. I'm ready to buy calls on it next week. In the money of course.)
JLG Last signal buy on 1 Apr. Decent uptrend still. (2 Apr note--big surprise today downward. I'd bail on a drop below $15.75)
KLIC Last signal sell short on 6 Apr. Its been on a downtrend.
LCCI Last signal buy to cover on 13 Apr.
LSI Last signal sell on 6 Apr. Trend is up but volatility is high and its doing the countertrend drop. 5 day stochastics crossed through the middle band to the downside. Can also write out of the money calls because its at a volatility peak.
LTBG Last signal buy on 13 Apr. Still in an uptrend.
LTXX Last signal sell short on 31 Mar. Slight downtrend.
MAIN Last signal sell short on 7 Apr. This is a picture perfect short. Its on a downtrend, price is up against the upper bollinger band at the same time, volatility is decent and stochastics are hooking downward giving a sell signal---Only one problem, can't short under $5. Look for MAIN $5 puts for May.
MEDA Last signal buy on 2 Apr. I'm thinking run to $12. (7 Apr note--trend is down slightly so look to short it if it break below support at $10. Just jump on the train as the volatility increases.)
MIND Last signal sell short on 13 Apr.
MPDI Last signal buy on 9 Apr. Neutral trend. Trade between the bands.
MSFT Last signal buy on 9 Apr.
MUEI Last signal sell on 7 Apr. Price is up against resistance at $14 and stochastics is giving a sell even for a good uptrend. Volatility is peaked as well.
NORT Last signal buy to cover on 8 Apr.
NSCP Last signal buy or buy to cover on 25 Mar. Its been forming a base. Not a solid breakout yet. (6 Apr note--this thing is just trending down. )
NTBK Last signal sell on 6 Apr. Still an uptrend but stochastics breaking down sufficiently to get a sell.)
ORCL Last signal buy to cover on 9 Apr.
OXHP Last signal sell or sell short on 6 Apr. Neutral trend and decent volatility.)
PNDA Last signal buy or buy to cover on 8 Apr.
PRMS Last signal buy to cover on 8 Apr.
PSIX Last signal sell on 7 Apr. Still on an uptrend. Can also set sell stop below today's low.
QCOM Last signal sell on 6 Apr.
QWST Last signal buy on 27 Mar. Slight uptrend.
REMC Last signal buy on 2 Apr.
RIG Last signal sell on 7 Apr. Its moving the wrong way.
RMBS Last signal sell on 6 Apr.
RMDY Last signal was a sell on 7 Apr. Better sell at upper bollinger band on flat/neutral trend. Would have gotten an earlier signal.
SEEK Last signal sell short on 31 Mar. Narrow band and low volatiliy and a slight downtrend. Definite bias for a downward break. (1 Apr note--forget the short. Should have been stopped out early today. Today's action is what can happen when you gamble on really narrow bollinger bands.)
SFY Last signal sell or sell short on 7 Apr. Neutral trend but decently high volatility. Cover short at $17.
SHVA Last signal buy to cover on 8 Apr.
SMOD Last signal buy on 9 Apr.
SOCR Last signal sell short on 1 Apr. Still in a long term downtrend,
SUNW Last signal sell short on 7 Apr. on breakout to the downside. Watch volatility closely.
SYNT Last signal sell on 7 Apr.
TDFX Last signal sell or sell short on 2 Apr.
TMAR Last signal buy or buy to cover on 9 Apr.
TMX Last signal buy to cover on 8 Apr.
TRBO Last signal sell on 9 Apr. Very narrow/tight bollinger bands. Tight enough to just the opposite and buy it on Monday.
TSSW Last signal buy or buy to cover on 27 Mar. Under $5 stock. Big move today. Watch for price reistance and price slowdown, price volume divergence etc. to pick out top.
TTRR Last signal buy to cover on 9 Apr.
UEIC last signal sell on 9 Apr. About to cross middle band.
UTX Last signal buy on 1 Apr. Volatility is actually quite low on this one, so I don't expect any price drops on the next sell signal. (7 Apr very close to a sell signal.)
VECO Last signal sell on 3 Apr. Good uptrend. Its at the resistance level of $40. I'd sell before it crosses the middle band on stochastics. (9 Apr note--on uptrend and its about to give a good buy signal on narrow bands.)
VLSI Last signal sell on 6 Apr. (9 Apr. note--about to turn up.)
WCII Last signal buy on 6 Apr. Real stong uptrend. I'd still consider buying calls. (7 Apr busted signa--went down today. Probably a stop out of long positons.)
WTT Last signal buy on 9 Apr.
XCIT Last signal buy on 9 Apr. |
