The show isn't over

By Colin Twiggs
July 12th, 2011 7:00 a.m. ET (9:00 p.m. AET)

These extracts from my trading diary are for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as investment or trading advice. Full terms and conditions can be found at Terms of Use.

The show isn't over until the fat lady sings. Now that quarter-end window-dressing is over, markets with few exceptions show strong selling pressure and are likely to re-test primary support levels — or commence a primary down-trend.

Global Index

The Dow Jones Global Index is testing resistance at 268, but declining 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of strong selling pressure. Failure of medium-term support at 258 would test primary support at 250. And failure of 250 would signal a primary down-trend.

USA

Dow Jones Industrial Average

The Dow is headed for resistance at 12900 on the weekly chart, but the sharp fall on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of selling pressure. Expect another test of primary support at 11800.

S&P 500

The S&P 500 is testing the April high at 1370, but a sharp fall on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of another test of primary support. Breach of 1250 would signal a reversal.

* Target calculation: 1370 + ( 1370 - 1260 ) = 1480 or 1260 - ( 1370 - 1260 ) = 1150

Transport

Bellwether transport stock Fedex is testing resistance between $99 and $100; breakout would signal a fresh advance. The Dow Transport Average is similarly testing resistance at its April high. Resumption of the primary up-trend would be a positive sign for the broader economy. But frothy results from Fedex last week were attributable to the falling dollar, while activity levels remained stagnant.

Technology

The Nasdaq 100 is testing resistance at 2400/2420 on the weekly chart. Breakout would signal a fresh advance, but bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of a reversal. Breach of support at 2200 would signal a primary down-trend.

* Target calculation: 2200 - ( 2400 - 2200 ) = 2000 or 2400 + ( 2400 - 2200 ) = 2600

Canada: TSX

The TSX Composite Index continues to signal selling pressure on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow after a large bearish divergence; a fall below zero would strengthen the signal. Reversal below 13200 would indicate another down-swing.

* Target calculation: 13500 - ( 14200 - 13500 ) = 12800

United Kingdom

The FTSE 100 displays a tall shadow on the latest weekly candle and, together with bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, indicates strong selling pressure. Breach of support, around 5650, would signal reversal to a primary down-trend. Breakout above 6100 is unlikely, but would offer a target of 6500*.

* Target calculation: 6100 + ( 6100 - 5700 ) = 6500 or 5600 - ( 6100 - 5600 ) = 5100

Germany

The DAX also displays a bearish weekly candle at resistance of 7500, while bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of strong selling pressure. Failure of support at 7000 would signal a primary down-trend. Breakout above 7600 is unlikely, but would offer a target of 8000*.

* Target calculation: 7500 + ( 7500 - 7000 ) = 8000

France

The CAC-40 likewise warns of strong selling pressure, with 13-week Twiggs Money Flow crossing below zero. Breach of support at 3700 would confirm a primary reversal.

* Target calculation: 4100 + ( 4100 - 3800 ) = 4400

India

The Sensex weakened to 18700 Monday, while 13-week Twiggs Money Flow holding below zero indicates strong selling pressure. Expect another test of primary support at 17500.

Singapore

The Straits Times Index fell to 3120 Monday, but is one of the few markets reflecting some positive (albeit medium-term) sentiment. Breakout of 63-day Momentum above 3% would suggest the start of an up-trend. And breach of resistance at 3200 would confirm. Reversal below 3100 is as likely, however, and would warn of another test of primary support at 3000.

Japan

The Nikkei 225 is retracing to test its new support level Monday, after a breakout above 10000 on the weekly chart. Respect of 10000 would confirm an advance to 10700*. Rising 13-week Twiggs Money Flow indicates buying pressure.

* Target calculation: 10000 + ( 10000 - 9300 ) = 10700

South Korea

The Seoul Composite Index retraced to 2155 Monday. Respect of resistance at 2200 would signal another test of primary support at 2000. Bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of selling pressure.

* Target calculation: 2200 + ( 2200 - 2000 ) = 2400

Taiwan

The Dow Jones Taiwan Index displays strong selling pressure on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, with a sharp fall after earlier bearish divergence. Expect another test of medium-term support at 200. Primary support remains at 196.

* Target calculation: 220 + ( 220 - 195 ) = 245

China

The Shanghai Composite Index consolidated at 2800 Monday, above primary support at 2600/2700. Bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow continues to warn of long-term selling pressure.

* Target calculations: 2700 - ( 3050 - 2700 ) = 2350

The Hang Seng Index retreated on Monday, headed for another test of primary support at 22200. The sharp fall on 21-day Twiggs Money Flow reflects the sale by Temasek of part of its stake in China Construction Bank and Bank of China for almost HK$37 billion and is likely to encourage further selling pressure. Failure of support at 22200 would confirm the primary down-trend.

* Target calculation: 22500 - ( 24500 - 22500 ) = 20500

Brazil: Bovespa

The Bovespa Index retreated with a strong red candle on the weekly chart, indicating another test of support at 60500. Failure would offer a target of 57000*. Reversal of 13-week Twiggs Money Flow below zero warns of further selling pressure.

* Target calculation: 64000 - ( 64000 - 60500 ) = 57000

South Africa: JSE

The JSE Overall Index appears headed for a test of 33000, but a weak candle and sharp fall on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, following bearish divergence, warns of strong selling pressure.

* Target calculation: 33000 + ( 33000 - 30000 ) = 36000

New Zealand: NZX

The NZ50 is testing medium-term support at 3420. Failure would test the primary level at 3300. The sharp fall on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of strong selling pressure — and a primary reversal.

* Target calculation: 3425 + ( 3425 - 3300 ) = 3550

Australia: ASX

The All Ordinaries retreated sharply, headed for another test of primary support at 4600. Failure would signal a primary down-trend — confirmed if support at 4500 is breached. Reversal of 21-day Twiggs Money Flow below zero confirms strong selling pressure.

* Target calculation: 4600 - ( 5000 - 4600 ) = 4200

The ASX 200 similarly suggests another test of primary support at 4500.

* Target calculation: 4500 - ( 5000 - 4500 ) = 4000

I did precisely the wrong thing. The cotton showed me a loss and I kept it. The wheat showed me a profit and I sold it out. Of all the speculative blunders there are few greater than trying to average a losing game. Always sell what shows you a loss and keep what shows you a profit.

~ Jesse Livermore in Reminiscences of a Stock Operator

	The show isn't over By Colin Twiggs July 12th, 2011 7:00 a.m. ET (9:00 p.m. AET) These extracts from my trading diary are for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as investment or trading advice. Full terms and conditions can be found at Terms of Use. The show isn't over until the fat lady sings. Now that quarter-end window-dressing is over, markets with few exceptions show strong selling pressure and are likely to re-test primary support levels — or commence a primary down-trend. Global Index The Dow Jones Global Index is testing resistance at 268, but declining 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of strong selling pressure. Failure of medium-term support at 258 would test primary support at 250. And failure of 250 would signal a primary down-trend. USA Dow Jones Industrial Average The Dow is headed for resistance at 12900 on the weekly chart, but the sharp fall on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of selling pressure. Expect another test of primary support at 11800. S&P 500 The S&P 500 is testing the April high at 1370, but a sharp fall on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of another test of primary support. Breach of 1250 would signal a reversal. * Target calculation: 1370 + ( 1370 - 1260 ) = 1480 or 1260 - ( 1370 - 1260 ) = 1150 Transport Bellwether transport stock Fedex is testing resistance between $99 and $100; breakout would signal a fresh advance. The Dow Transport Average is similarly testing resistance at its April high. Resumption of the primary up-trend would be a positive sign for the broader economy. But frothy results from Fedex last week were attributable to the falling dollar, while activity levels remained stagnant. Technology The Nasdaq 100 is testing resistance at 2400/2420 on the weekly chart. Breakout would signal a fresh advance, but bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of a reversal. Breach of support at 2200 would signal a primary down-trend. * Target calculation: 2200 - ( 2400 - 2200 ) = 2000 or 2400 + ( 2400 - 2200 ) = 2600 Canada: TSX The TSX Composite Index continues to signal selling pressure on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow after a large bearish divergence; a fall below zero would strengthen the signal. Reversal below 13200 would indicate another down-swing. * Target calculation: 13500 - ( 14200 - 13500 ) = 12800 United Kingdom The FTSE 100 displays a tall shadow on the latest weekly candle and, together with bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, indicates strong selling pressure. Breach of support, around 5650, would signal reversal to a primary down-trend. Breakout above 6100 is unlikely, but would offer a target of 6500. Target calculation: 6100 + ( 6100 - 5700 ) = 6500 or 5600 - ( 6100 - 5600 ) = 5100 Germany The DAX also displays a bearish weekly candle at resistance of 7500, while bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of strong selling pressure. Failure of support at 7000 would signal a primary down-trend. Breakout above 7600 is unlikely, but would offer a target of 8000. Target calculation: 7500 + ( 7500 - 7000 ) = 8000 France The CAC-40 likewise warns of strong selling pressure, with 13-week Twiggs Money Flow crossing below zero. Breach of support at 3700 would confirm a primary reversal. * Target calculation: 4100 + ( 4100 - 3800 ) = 4400 India The Sensex weakened to 18700 Monday, while 13-week Twiggs Money Flow holding below zero indicates strong selling pressure. Expect another test of primary support at 17500. Singapore The Straits Times Index fell to 3120 Monday, but is one of the few markets reflecting some positive (albeit medium-term) sentiment. Breakout of 63-day Momentum above 3% would suggest the start of an up-trend. And breach of resistance at 3200 would confirm. Reversal below 3100 is as likely, however, and would warn of another test of primary support at 3000. Japan The Nikkei 225 is retracing to test its new support level Monday, after a breakout above 10000 on the weekly chart. Respect of 10000 would confirm an advance to 10700. Rising 13-week Twiggs Money Flow indicates buying pressure. Target calculation: 10000 + ( 10000 - 9300 ) = 10700 South Korea The Seoul Composite Index retraced to 2155 Monday. Respect of resistance at 2200 would signal another test of primary support at 2000. Bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of selling pressure. * Target calculation: 2200 + ( 2200 - 2000 ) = 2400 Taiwan The Dow Jones Taiwan Index displays strong selling pressure on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, with a sharp fall after earlier bearish divergence. Expect another test of medium-term support at 200. Primary support remains at 196. * Target calculation: 220 + ( 220 - 195 ) = 245 China The Shanghai Composite Index consolidated at 2800 Monday, above primary support at 2600/2700. Bearish divergence on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow continues to warn of long-term selling pressure. * Target calculations: 2700 - ( 3050 - 2700 ) = 2350 The Hang Seng Index retreated on Monday, headed for another test of primary support at 22200. The sharp fall on 21-day Twiggs Money Flow reflects the sale by Temasek of part of its stake in China Construction Bank and Bank of China for almost HK$37 billion and is likely to encourage further selling pressure. Failure of support at 22200 would confirm the primary down-trend. * Target calculation: 22500 - ( 24500 - 22500 ) = 20500 Brazil: Bovespa The Bovespa Index retreated with a strong red candle on the weekly chart, indicating another test of support at 60500. Failure would offer a target of 57000. Reversal of 13-week Twiggs Money Flow below zero warns of further selling pressure. Target calculation: 64000 - ( 64000 - 60500 ) = 57000 South Africa: JSE The JSE Overall Index appears headed for a test of 33000, but a weak candle and sharp fall on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow, following bearish divergence, warns of strong selling pressure. * Target calculation: 33000 + ( 33000 - 30000 ) = 36000 New Zealand: NZX The NZ50 is testing medium-term support at 3420. Failure would test the primary level at 3300. The sharp fall on 13-week Twiggs Money Flow warns of strong selling pressure — and a primary reversal. * Target calculation: 3425 + ( 3425 - 3300 ) = 3550 Australia: ASX The All Ordinaries retreated sharply, headed for another test of primary support at 4600. Failure would signal a primary down-trend — confirmed if support at 4500 is breached. Reversal of 21-day Twiggs Money Flow below zero confirms strong selling pressure. * Target calculation: 4600 - ( 5000 - 4600 ) = 4200 The ASX 200 similarly suggests another test of primary support at 4500. * Target calculation: 4500 - ( 5000 - 4500 ) = 4000 I did precisely the wrong thing. The cotton showed me a loss and I kept it. The wheat showed me a profit and I sold it out. Of all the speculative blunders there are few greater than trying to average a losing game. Always sell what shows you a loss and keep what shows you a profit. ~ Jesse Livermore in Reminiscences of a Stock Operator	Share: A+ A− FREE 12-month subscription to The Patient Investor Get the insights you need to stay ahead in financial markets when you sign up to Incredible Charts premium service by 31 December. Start Now Incredible Charts Try our popular premium stock charting software, with proprietary trading tools and powerful stock screens. 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