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Check Out This Key Level Morgan Stanley Is Holding: Technical Analysis

Check Out This Key Level Morgan Stanley Is Holding: Technical Analysis

Financials are the second-best performing sector in 2021. Now one of the biggest names has pulled back to hold some key levels: Morgan Stanley (MS). MS dipped on the Archegos implosion last week, but reportedly faces no significant losses. That brought MS down to its...

Bullish Triangles Across Reopening Stocks: Technical Analysis

Bullish Triangles Across Reopening Stocks: Technical Analysis

From Las Vegas Sands to Live Nation Entertainment and many other stocks, bullish triangles keep popping up in "reopening" plays. Notice how LVS clawed to a new 52-week high above $66 in early March, stalled and then pulled back to previous highs around $60. Also...

Unusual Options Activity Targets Breakout When Citi Reports Earnings

Unusual Options Activity Targets Breakout When Citi Reports Earnings

Banking giant Citi reports earnings in two weeks, and one big investor is looking for a breakout. Unusual options activity was detected in the April 76 calls. Traders started buying for $1.11 shortly after the opened, with larger transactions for $1.08 after the...

Bearish Triangle and Death Cross in Zoom Video: Technical Analysis

Bearish Triangle and Death Cross in Zoom Video: Technical Analysis

As Zoom Video Communications continues to struggle, more bearish patterns have appeared on the chart. First, the recent price action has resulted in a descending triangle , with support around $309. This is a classic continuation pattern, pointing to potentially more...

The VIX Is Collapsing as Good News Floods the Market

The VIX Is Collapsing as Good News Floods the Market

The fear index is crumbling as one positive story after another hits the market. Cboe's VIX, which measures the cost of hedging the S&P 500, closed at 18.86 on Friday. That was its lowest reading since February 24, 2020, immediately before the coronavirus pandemic...

Chart Study: Is CSX Ready to Start Rolling?

Chart Study: Is CSX Ready to Start Rolling?

Railroad operator CSX has squeezed into a tight range for almost five months. Now it may be ready for a breakout. The first pattern jumping off the chart is the ascending triangle with resistance around $95. Prices just started to escape the top yesterday. Also notice...