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The week in review - 11/25/02 - 11/29/02
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 11-25-02 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
929.50 and 930.30 intra-day channels (major area) / 930.50 and 931 weekly channels also 931, 931.60 and 932 peaks also 933.50 intra-day gap (very major area) / 935.30 and 936.50 peaks also 937.50 weekly top (very major area) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947.80 day session close and 949 GBX weekly channel (very major area) / 956.30 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 Dec. contract's weekly top also 966 major weekly top (very major area) / 979.10 day session closing price and 981 day top (major area) / 992 weekly closing price and 994 weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
927.50 day bottom (major) / 923.20 and 921.50 bases (major area) / 919 day bottom and 918.70 day gap also 916.40 GBX bottom and 916.30 weekly channel (very major area) / 911.70 major weekly channel (very major) / 907.50 minor day channel and 907.20 base also 904.50 major day channel (very major area) / 896.50 minor weekly channel also 894 weekly bottom and 893.40 GBX bottom (major area) / 885.70 day gap (major) / 881 GBX bottom (major) / 877 minor day channel and 875 minor weekly channel (very major area).
 
Comments
    On Friday, the market closed up for the second week in a row leaving the chart in bullish territory.  The sell-off from the resistance on Friday can stimulate some selling pressure down near the support area before any further rallies can develop.  A trade above 941.20 can bring prices up to challenge the 949 channel resistance and possibly near the 956 - 965.50 top areas.  A trade below 927.50 is slightly bearish but a trade below 919 - 916.30 can bring prices down to challenge the 911.70 major support area.  A trade below 911.70 will fail the major weekly channel for lower prices to follow.  Remain defensive inside the 933.50 - 916.30 neutral trading range.
                                                                                                        
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 929.50 - 927.50 area or sell rallies near 932.50 - 933.50 area, whichever side comes first, to complete the trade.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 925.30).  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 934.50).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 918.70 - 916.50 area for obj. near 923 - 925 area and possibly near 926.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 910).  (Conservative traders can use a protective sell stop at 914.80.  Do not rev. short).
 
Buy stop at 934.50 for obj. near 936 and possibly near 937.
Buy stop at 943.70 for obj. near 947 - 949 area.
 
Sell stop at 925.30 for obj. near 923.50 - 921.50 area and possibly near the 918.70 gap - 916.30 major support.
Sell stop at 910 for obj. near 908 - 907.20 area and possibly near 906.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/25/02 (10:09 am est)

The buy stop was hit at 934.50 putting traders into long positions.  the rally up to the 935 and 935.20 double top completes the trade.

Results:    11/25/02

Bought @ 928.50            Sold @ 932.50            = + $1,000.00
Bought @ 934.50            Sold  @ 935.20           = + $  175.00
Sold @ 925.30                Bought @ 923            = + $  575.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                                    + $1,750.00
 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 11-26-02 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
931 peak and 931.80 intra-day channel (major area) 933.50 intra-day peak (major) / 935.80 peak and 936 newly developed day channel also 937.30 and 937.50 weekly tops (very major area) / 941.20 weekly closing price (major) / 947.80 day session close and 949 GBX weekly channel (very major area) / 956.30 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 Dec. contract's weekly top also 966 major weekly top (very major area) / 979.10 day session closing price and 981 day top (major area) / 992 weekly closing price and 994 weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
927.50 base (major) / 925.70 minor day channel with GBX prices also 925.50 base and 924.50 minor day channel (very major area) / 922.60 bottom (major) / 919 day bottom and 918.70 day gap also 916.40 GBX bottom and 916.30 weekly channel (very major area) / 911.70 major weekly channel also 911.50 day channel (very major area) / 908.90 weekly closing price and 908.50 major day channel also 907.20 base (very major area) / 898.10 day session close and 897 minor day channel (major area) / 892 minor weekly channel (very major area) / 885.70 day gap (major area).
 
Comments
    The whiplashing action on Monday brings a neutral condition inside the 936 - 925.70 area.  A trade above 936 and 941.60 can bring prices up to challenge the 949 weekly resistance, which can prove to be significant enough to put a lid on rallies for a while.  A trade above 949 will put the chart in bullish condition for prices to challenge the 956 - 966 top area.  A trade today below 925.70 - 924.50 is slightly bearish but a trade below the 916.30 and 911.70 weekly channels can bring prices down to challenge the 892 support area and possibly near the 875 area.  Remain defensive inside the major trading range between 936 and 911.70.
                                                                                                            
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 926.50 - 925.50 area for obj. near 930 - 931 area and possibly near 931.80.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 924).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 934 - 936 area for obj. near 931 - 929 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 943.70).  (Conservative traders can use a protective buy stop at 938.20.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 916.70 and if possible near 912.50 - 911.70 area for obj. near 921.50 - 922.50 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 906).
 
Buy stop at 943.70 for obj. near 947 - 949 area.
Buy stop at 952 for obj. near 955 - 956 area.
 
Sell stop at 924 for obj. near 919 - 916.50 area.
Sell stop at 906 for obj. near 901 - 898 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/26/02 (10:01 am est)

 

Long positions were taken on the opening at 925.50.  The rally up to the 928.30 seems to be showing resistance at this time for long positions to consider exiting the trade and taking profits.  The market is trading at 928.30 at this time. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/26/02 (11:07 am est) 

Long positions were taken on a sell-off down to 917, which is near enough to 916.70.  Long positions can also be added on a sell-off near 912.50 - 911.70 area.  Continue to use a stop and rev. short at 906.

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/26/02 (11:59 am est) 

Long positions were taken at 917.50.  The rally up to 922 meets the obj. at 921.50 to complete the trade. 

Aggressive traders can now buy dips near 912.50 - 911.70 area, if it gets there for obj. near 916 and possibly near 918.  Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 906.

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/26/02 (3:50 pm est) 

The sell-off down to 913 put traders into long positions, which is near enough to 912.50.  The obj. is to exit near 916.  Continue to use a sell stop and rev. short at 906.

Results:    11/26/02

Bought @ 925.50           Sold @ 928              = + $  625.00
Sold @ 924                   Bought  @ 919         = + $1,250.00
Bought @ 917.50           Sold @ 921.50         = + $1,000.00
Bought @ 913               Sold @ 912              = -  $   250.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                                 + $3,125.00
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 11-27-02 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
916 and 917 intra-day channel also 918.30 peak (major area) / 919.50 peak and 919.70 day channel also 920.70 peak (major area) / 922.50 and 924.50 peaks (major area) / 927.50 GBX channel and 928.50 day top also 929.70 day gap (very major area) / 932.40 GBX top (major) / 935.80 peak and 936 day channel also 937.30 and 937.50 weekly tops (very major area) / 940 upper channel and 941.20 weekly close (major area) / 947.80 day session close and 949 GBX weekly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
910.70 bottom and 910 minor day channel also 908.90 weekly closing price (very major area) / 900 and 898.10 day session closing prices also 899.50 minor channel (very major area) / 893.40 GBX bottom and 892.50 day bottom (major area) / 885.70 day gap and 881 GBX bottom (major area) / 878.50 and 875 minor day channels (very major area) / 870.50 weekly bottom (very major) / 866 weekly bottom to 862.30 day gap (very major area).
 
Comments
    The sell-off on Tuesday brought prices down to a very critical support area.  A trade below 910 - 908.90 area will fail the major support for prices to challenge the 892.50 bottom and 885.70 gap area.  A trade below 878.50 and 875 is a technical failure and can bring prices down to the 50% retracement area at 852.50 and possibly near the 841.60 gap area.  A trade today above 919.70 is slightly bullish but only a trade above 927.50 - 929.70 area can bring any solid bullishness back to the charts.  Remain defensive inside the 927.50 and 910 trading range.
                                                                                                                
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 919 - 920 area and again if possible near 924 - 927 area for obj. near 913.50.  (Use a protective buy stop at 933.30.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 913.50 - 910.50 area for obj. near 917 - 919 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 906).
 
Sell stop at 906 for obj. near 901 - 898 area.
Sell stop at 889 for obj. near 885.70 to 881 area.
 
Buy stop at 943.30 for obj. near 947 - 949 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/27/02 (10:48 am est) 

The market rallied hitting the 933.30 protective stop.  At this time, the market is showing resistance for short positions to be re-entered.  It is recommended for short positions to be taken at the 932 to 934 area for an obj. near 919 and possibly near 913.  Continue to use a buy stop and rev. long at 943.50. 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/27/02 (3:55 pm est) 

The market is showing too much strength at this level to hold short positions.  It is recommended to exit all short positions at the market and cut losses.  The market is trading at 940 at this time.

Results:    11/27/02

Sold @ 920           Bought @ 933.30         = -  $3,325.00
Sold @ 934           Bought @ 940              = -  $1,500.00     as per bulletin
TOTAL (P & L)                                            -  $4,825.00
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Friday 11-29-02 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
941.20 weekly closing price and 943 weekly minor upper channel (very major area) / 947.80 day session closing price and 949 GBX weekly channel (very major area) / 956.30 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap and 965.10 Dec. contract's weekly top also 966 major weekly top (very major area) / 979.10 day session closing price and 981 day top (major area) / 991 and 992 weekly closing prices also 993.80, 994 and 995.80 weekly tops (very major area) / 1015 major channel (very major area)
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
938.60 day session channel and 938 closing price also 937 intra-day channel and 937, 936.20, 936 base areas (major area) / 935.30 and 934.20 base areas (major area) / 932 and 931.70 base area also 930.50 intra-day gap (major area) / 926.70 base (major) / 922 base and 921.50 day channel also 920 day bottom (very major area) / 916.50 minor GBX channel (major) / 911.50 day gap and 910.70 day bottom also 908.90 weekly closing price (very major area) / 901.50 minor channel and 898.10 day session closing price (major area) / 893.40 GBX bottom and 892.50 weekly bottom (very major area).
 
Comments
    The rally on Wednesday brought prices up near the very major resistance areas at 943 and 949.  A trade above 949 will be considered a breakout and can bring prices up to challenge the 956.30 and 966 top areas.  A trade above 966 will be considered another breakout for prices to challenge the 991 - 995.80 area and possibly near the 1015 major weekly channel.  A trade today below 932 - 930.50 area is slightly bearish but only a trade below 922 - 920 area can bring any solid bearishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the 943 - 932 neutral range and 949 - 922 major trading range.
                                                                                                                    
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 941 - 943 and buy dips near 938.50 - 937.50 area, whichever side comes first, to complete the trade.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 943.70).  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 935).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 948 - 949 area for obj. near 944 - 943 area and possibly near 940.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 952).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 922 - 920 area for obj. near 926 - 927 area and possibly near 929.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 918.70).
 
Buy stop at 943.70 for obj. near 947 - 949 area.
Buy stop at 952 for obj. near 955 - 956.50 area and possibly near 961.40 gap area.
 
Sell stop at 935 for obj. near 932 - 930.50 area.
Sell stop at 929.30 for obj. near 927.30 - 926.70 area
Sell stop at 925.80 for obj. near 922.50 - 920 area.
Sell stop at 915.80 for obj. near 912 - 908.90 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 11/29/02 (9:48 am est) 

Short positions were taken at 941.  The sell-off down to 938.50 meets the obj. to complete the first trade.

Results:    11/29/02

Sold @ 941           Bought @ 938.50         = + $  625.00
Sold @ 935           Bought @ 932              = + $  750.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                            + $1,375.00

The week in review - 12/02/02 - 12/06/02
The Tech Guru's S & P Day Trading Recommendations
   thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Monday 12-02-02 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
936 intra-day channel and newly developed weekly channel also 938 and 938.30 peaks (major area) / 940.50 and 941 peaks also 941 day channel and 942 weekly top (very major area) / 944 daily upper channel and 944.30 GBX weekly channel (very major area) / 947.80 and 952.50 day session closing price also 948.50 weekly upper channel (very major area) / 956.30 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap (major) / 965.10 Dec. contract's weekly top and 966 major weekly top (very major area) / 969.50 daily upper channel (major) / 979.10 day session closing price and 981 day top (major area) / 991 and 992 weekly closing prices also 993.80, 994, and 995.80 weekly tops (very major area) / 1010 major weekly channel (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
934 intra-day channel (major) / 931.70 day bottom and 930.50 day gap (major) / 928.90 weekly channel also 928.60 and 928 day channels (very major area) / 924.70 GBX channel (very major) / 922.50, 921 and 920.50 base areas also 920 day bottom (major area) / 912 GBX bottom and 911.50 day gap (major area) / 906 minor day channel (major) / 900.60 minor GBX channel and 898.10 day session closing price (very major area) / 893.40 GBX bottom and 892.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 885.70 day gap and 881 GBX bottom (major area).
 
Comments
    The whiplashing action inside a narrow trading range on Friday managed to close the week up for the third week in a row.  This leaves the chart in bullish condition for rallies to challenge the 956.50 and 966 top area, which can possibly stimulate some selling pressure.  A trade above 966 - 969.50 area can bring prices up to challenge the 993.80 - 995.80 weekly tops and possibly as high as the 1010 major resistance, which can be considered a major selling area.  A trade below 928 - 924.70 area is bearish that can be the first signal for lower prices to follow.  Remain defensive at the 956 - 966 top area and 928 - 924.70 support area until a breakout is seen to either side.
                                                                                                                        
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
If the market opens above 944 aggressive traders can sell rallies near 947.80 to 952.50 area for obj. near 944 and possibly near 942 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 953.70.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 961.40 gap - 966 top area for obj. near 956 and possibly near 953 - 950 area.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 972.50).
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 929 - 925 area for obj. near 936 - 938 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 917.80).
 
Buy stop at 972.50 for obj. near 978 - 979 area and possibly near 981.
Buy stop at 984 for obj. near 988 - 989 area and possibly near 991.
 
Sell stop at 917.80 for obj. near 913 - 911.50 gap area.  
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 12/02/02 (4:15 pm est)
 
The sell-off down to the 929 area put traders into long positions.  The rally up to the 935.70 is near enough to the 936 obj. to complete the trade.

Results:    12/02/02

Sold @ 951            Bought @ 953.70         = -  $  675.00
Bought @ 929        Sold @ 935.70             = + $1,675.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                             + $1,000.00
 
    thetechguru.com 
A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Tuesday 12-03-02 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
939 and 940 peaks (major area) / 944.50 intra-day peak (major) / 948.80 and 949.50 intra-day peaks (major area) / 954.80 day top and 956.30 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap (major) / 965.10 Dec. contract's weekly top and 966 major weekly top (very major area) / 969.50 weekly upper channel and 973 daily upper channel (very major area) / 979.10 day session closing price and 981 day top (major area) / 991 and 992 weekly closing prices also 993.80, 994 and 995.80 weekly tops (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
933.50 intra-day channel and 932.20 base also 931.60 minor channel (major area) / 930.50 and 929.50 bases also 930 and 928.50 day channels (very major area) / 924.70 GBX channel (very major) / 921.30 and 920 intra-day channels also 920 day bottom (very major area) / 911.50 day gap and 910.70 weekly bottom also 908.90 weekly closing price (very major area) / 903.50 minor channel (major) / 898.70 and 898.50 weekly double closing price (very major area) / 893.40 GBX bottom and 892.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 885.70 day gap and 881 GBX bottom (major area).
 
Comments
    The sell-off on Monday from the major resistance proved the significance of the area.  The fact that the market made new weekly highs on Monday and managed to close below the last three day's settling prices is considered a minor key reversal and can prove to be the first bearish signal for lower prices to follow.  Only a trade above 948.80 and 956.30 can bring any bullishness back to the chart but will still face the 965.10 and 966 major top areas that can possibly stimulate a major retracement to the down side.  A trade above 969.50 and 973 will be considered a breakout for prices to challenge the 991 - 995.80 top areas and possibly near the 1010 major resistance.  A trade today below the 930.50 and 924.70 areas is bearish and can prove a follow through to Monday's key reversal for the continuation of the momentum to the downside.  Remain defensive inside the 940 - 924.70 neutral area.   
                                                                                                                            
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can buy dips near 930.50 - 928.50 area and if possible near 926 - 924.70 area for obj. near 936 and possibly near 939 - 940 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 924).
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 939 - 940 area and if possible near 942 for obj. near 933 - 931 area.  (Use a protective buy stop at 951.80.  Do not rev. long).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt short positions near 961.40 gap and if possible near 965 - 966 top area for obj. near 956 - 953 area and possibly near 949.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 973.80).
 
Buy stop at 973.80 for obj. near 978 - 981 area.
Buy stop at 984 for obj. near 989 - 991 area.
 
Sell stop at 924 for obj. near 922 - 921.50 area.
Sell stop at 919 for obj. near 914 - 912 area.
Sell stop at 906.50 for obj. near 903.50 and possibly near 901 - 900 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 12/03/02 (10:19 am est)
 
Short positions were taken at 924 on the sell stop.  The market is holding this area and showing support.  Exit all short positions at the market and reverse long for an obj. near 936 area.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 919).

 

Bulletin - Originally sent 12/03/02 (12:48 pm est)
 
The market hit the sell stop at 919 putting traders into short positions.  The action seen today has been technically in a neutral condition and therefore supports can be made at any time.  It is recommended for traders to exit the short position at 920 to 921 area and cut losses.  If the market hits 924 then exit all short positions at the market.  Aggressive traders wishing to hold short positions a little longer can use a protective buy stop at 923.50 to 926.50 area.

Results:    12/03/02

Bought @ 927        Sold @ 924                 = -  $  750.00
Sold @ 924             Bought @ 925            = -  $  250.00      as per bulletin
Bought @ 955         Sold @ 919                = -  $1,500.00     as per bulletin
Sold @ 919             Bought @ 920.50       = -  $   375.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                            -  $2,875.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Wednesday 12-04-02 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area listed.
Resistance:  For the Dec. contract -
924 peak and intra-day channel (major) / 926.50 and 927.80 peaks also 926.50 intra-day channel and 928.50 day top (very major area) / 935.50 day gap and 935.80 peak (major area) / 939 and 940 peaks also 940 GBX top and 944.50 peak (very major area) / 948.80 and 949.50 peaks (major area) / 954.80 day top and 956.30 weekly top (very major area) / 961.40 day gap (major) / 965.10 Dec. contract's top also 966 weekly top (very major area).
 
Support:  For the Dec. contract -
921.50 newly developed day channel (major area) / 919.50 intra-day channel and 919 base also 917.80 day bottom (major area) / 911.50 day gap and 910.70 weekly bottom also 908.90 weekly closing price (very major area) / 904.50 minor day channel and 902.45 weekly channel (very major) / 898.70 and 898.50 weekly double closing price (very major area) / 893.40 GBX bottom and 892.50 weekly bottom (major area) / 885.70 day gap and 881 GBX bottom also 882.50 minor day channel (very major area).
 
Comments
    The follow-through sell-off on Tuesday put the chart in neutral to bearish condition, which can stimulate prices to challenge the 902.45 weekly support channel.  A trade below the 902.45 and 898.50 area is bearish and can bring prices down to challenge the 892.50 weekly bottom and possibly near the 885.70 gap area.  A trade today above 926.50 and 928.50 area is slightly bullish but only a trade above the 940 - 944.50 area can bring any bullishness back to the chart.  Remain defensive inside the 926.50 to 902.45 trading range.
                                                                                                                                
Day trades:  For the Dec. contract -
 
Aggressive traders can sell rallies near 924 - 926 area for obj. near 920 - 919 area and possibly near 917.  (Use a buy stop and rev. long at 930.70).
 
Aggressive traders can attempt long positions near 904.50 - 902.50 area for obj. near 909 - 911 area and possibly near 914.  (Use a sell stop and rev. short at 896.80).
 
Buy stop at 930.70 for obj. near 934 - 936 area and possibly near 939.
Buy stop at 945.50 for obj. near 948.50 - 949 area.
 
Sell stop at 896.80 for obj. near 893.50 - 892.50 bottom area.
Sell stop at 889 for obj. near 885.70 gap area and possibly near 883 - 882.50 area.
 

* There is a substantial risk of loss in trading futures and options.  These recommendations cannot guarantee a profit.  Placing contingent orders such as "Stop Loss" or "Stop Limit" orders will not necessarily limit your losses to the intended amounts, since market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders.

Results:    12/04/02

Sold @ 924             Bought @ 919       = + $1,250.00
TOTAL (P & L)                                        + $1,250.00
 
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A TECHNICAL GUIDE FOR DAY TRADING THE S & P
S & P - For Thursday 12-05-02 :  NOTE:  After each support and resistance listed will designate a value - (very major) holds the highest importance, then (major), (very significant), and (significant) is of the least value.  Very aggressive trades - are trades that are against the trend or a high dollar risk when wide stops are used. "The Golden Rule" - Do not use a buy stop inside a sell area or a sell stop inside a buy area.  The word NEAR can be 1/2 to 1 point from a price listed in any trade to enter or complete a trade.
Special instructions for using stops - All stops listed are for the day session only.  Where stops ARE NOT mentioned, they should be placed below the second support area listed or above the second resistance area listed, or 22 points from the (trade entry point), whichever is the lesser amount.  NOTE:  The first support area becomes the resistance after the market trades through the second support area listed.  The first resistance area becomes the support after the market trades through the second resistance area li