Is Now a Good Time to Be Swing Trading?

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S&P 500 analysis for swing trading purposes
The current conditions suggest this is a good time to be swing trading on the long side, based on the price moving with momentum toward resistance on major indexes. A common problem in trading is not trading at the right time, trading too often, or not capitalizing when opportunities are present. So with that in mind, these articles will look at the current conditions of the market and determine whether I will be putting money…

Gold Will Setup For Another Buying Opportunity, But Not Yet

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Gold is in an uptrend after a multi-year bottoming pattern. Don’t worry about chasing the price as it moves higher. The price is likely to experience a significant pullback which will provide another buying opportunity. Here’s how to capitalize. When an asset is on the move it is tempting to jump in because our fear of missing out kicks in. Jumping in is usually an emotional guess or action, which doesn’t often end well. Wayne…

Strong Stocks with Price Momentum and How to Screen For Them

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strong price performance stocks from screener results
With the S&P 500 in limbo, pending a breakout higher or lower which will likely set the stage for the market direction over the next few months, there are still many stocks performing very well. In this article, I will go through several of them, as well as a screen/scan that can be used to find strong performing high price momentum stocks. Below are stocks at the top of the screener list. These stocks have…

S&P 500 Outlook and Stocks to Watch

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transunion potential swing trade setup
The S&P 500 is moving within a large range following the sharp decline in early August. The breakout of that range is likely to determine where we head over the next few months. As discussed in the August 5 article, minor stock market corrections are typically between 7% and 11.5%. This is the scenario that could develop if the S&P 500 drops below the recent range low at 2822.1. The pink box shows where the…

UK share prices watch: SLA shines on glitchy Friday

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SLA up in Friday’s UK share prices to watch after London market glitch
Blue-chip asset manager Standard Life Aberdeen (LON:SLA) has been among today’s UK share prices to watch, trading higher as it launched a share buyback, despite getting a later start following a technical issue at the London Stock Exchange. Next week is set to bring some corporate excitement amid the summer lull with updates from companies including housebuilder Persimmon (LON:PSN) and building materials company CRH (LON:CRH). SLA trades higher after late market start Shares in Standard…

UK share prices watch: Kingfisher and RBS fall

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RBS and Kingfisher fall in Thursday’s UK share prices to watch
With the earnings season winding down and the UK market going into its traditional summer lull, there aren’t many UK share prices to watch this Thursday. Bailed-out lender Royal Bank of Scotland (LON:RBS), however, has managed to make the list regardless, hit by analyst comments in the wake of its half-year results, while DIY retailer Kingfisher (LON:KGF) is in the doldrums as it updated the market on the impact of the IFRS 16 accounting standard.…

How to Use Relative Strength in Your Swing Trade Selection

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Relative strength is how the price performance of one asset compares to another. For example, it is comparing the performance of one stock to another stock or index. Or, comparing one currency pair to another. Relative strength shows us which asset is performing better or worse. It can be a key tool in trade selection. For example, you may find five good trade candidates, but only have enough capital to trade one or two. You…

UK share prices watch: Admiral rises after results

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Admiral climbs higher in Wednesday’s UK share prices to watch
Admiral (LON:ADM) has been one of today’s UK share prices to watch, rising to the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard after updating investors on its half-year performance. Prudential’s (LON:PRU) shares meanwhile have been more volatile with investors digesting its results along with an update on its demerger plans. Admiral rallies, the Pru volatile Admiral has soared to the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard as it announced a rise in turnover and operating profit…

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