Trading Diary
February 15, 2002

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USA
The Dow retreated 1% to close at 9903 on higher volume. The Nasdaq 100 closed down 2.5% at 1436, continuing the down-trend.
 
IBM
Concerns about accounting practices at IBM drag the tech sector down. (more)
 
Gold
Gold futures hold above $300, ahead of the Presidents Day long weekend. (more)
 
Australia - ASX
The All Ords failed to hold above the 3425 resistance level, closing down at 3420 on higher volume. The Slow Stochastic is below its signal line.
 

 
Analysts optimistic about Australian stocks
The risk of major earnings disappointments is lower than in the US and 2002 double-digit returns are within reach. (more)
 
Cochlear [COH]
Analysts believe that the ear implant developer will meet its' long-term 20% growth target - despite a first-half net profit rise of 8%. (more)
 
BHP Billiton[BHP]
Scepticism over December-half results: boosted by the collapse of the South African rand. (more)
 




Conclusion
 
Short-term: The Slow Stochastic is below its signal line. Avoid further new entries.
Long-term: Wait for a correction on the secondary cycle.
 
Colin Twiggs
 
 
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Colin Twiggs

Author: Colin Twiggs is a former investment banker with almost 40 years of experience in financial markets. He co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Trading Diary and Patient Investor newsletters.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies key macro trends in the global economy before evaluating selected opportunities using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Focusing on interest rates and financial market liquidity as primary drivers of the economic cycle, he warned of the 2008/2009 and 2020 bear markets well ahead of actual events.

He founded PVT Capital (AFSL No. 546090) in May 2023, which offers investment strategy and advice to wholesale clients.