Bio-Techs, a Leadership Group, Face Stiff Resistance (Same Resistance Faced at top of SPX Bear Market Retracement Rallies in 2001/2008)
Below is a table (via Finviz.com) that details YTD industry performance – biotech has been a standout YTD, up 22% and in 11th place out of all industries. That said, in the chart below the group’s YTD rally, via the DJ…...
More Analysis Around the Potential for a Greek Exit / Drachma Reintroduction
A short while back we ran some detailed analysis on historical currency devaluation episodes and suggested that should Greece exit the Euro and reintroduce the Drachma, the time to buy Greek equities on a nominal basis would be at the time of…...
Why has A Stock with a Great Fundamental Backdrop Fallen 40% in a Month? / The Power of Technicals
The chart below is of RGR (Sturm Ruger), a well known firearms manufacturer. The fundamental backdrop for this stock and its industry is excellent – obviously driven largely by fears of Obama’s perceived anti-gun rights political leanings. So, why then is…...
Downside Accelerating in the Shanghai Composite; About to Break Down Technically?
In its last two trading sessions the Shanghai Composite has shed 140 and 160 bps, respectively. At the same time the index sits on trend-line (1) support dating back to 2006 within the context of a broader pennant/flag consolidation pattern…...