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Bull and Bear figuresU.S. equity markets opened slightly higher this morning following the report that nonfarm payrolls had grown by 155,000, better than the expected growth of 150,000 (more coverage here). The December unemployment rate came in a 7.8%, flat with the revised figure for November, but below the expected rate of 7.7%. In Europe, non-manufacturing PMI data was release for the eurozone, and the reading for the entire group came in a 47.8, in line with expectations, but still indicating contraction. Retail sales were down year-over-year in Germany, but not by as much as estimated. In Asia, China’s non-manufacturing PMI fell slightly month-over-month and Australia’s reading fell from 47.1 to 42.3. U.S. equities rose early and remained in positive territory most of the day. The Nasdaq has posted the smallest gain following a report from Deutsche Bank that it does not expect Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) to meet quarterly…

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DJI 3 Jan 13

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DJI made a fierce rebound on 31 Dec 12 upon nearing its low of 12,818 on 30 Dec 12, 7 pts away from its support of 12,811. The market respect the support very well on this occasion which coincided with the announcement pertaining to the fiscal cliff. This was followed by gap up on 2 Jan 13.

I quote my comments for DJI on 28 Dec 12 – “The Dow had a -158 on 28 Dec 12, Friday. It closed at 12,938 below the 13,000 pts which it has held above consistently for the past 1 month. DJ is still bullish at the moment while making retracement. Currently near to fibo 50% of the previous swing which is at 12,916. The index will likely to reverse at about this level or at the next lower support at 12,811.”

 

Ho Bee Investment 31 Dec 12

This counter demostrated a very good uptrend for the last 6 months, since June 12. From the low of $1.44 to $1.915 (31 Dec 12), it has already made a return of 32%.

 

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STI 31 Dec 12

STI closed at 3,163 for the year of 2012 after experiencing some profit taking today. The index made a new high of 3,195 yesterday (30 Dec 12) but was unable to hold and retraced back to my earlier resistance level of 3,160-3,168. I would expect the index to continue with consolidation for the coming week before making its new direction. Of course, the market will be awaiting for news pertaining to the fiscal cliff.

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DJI 28 Dec 12

The Dow had a -158 on 28 Dec 12, Friday. It closed at 12,938 below the 13,000 pts which it has held above consistently for the past 1 month. DJ is still bullish at the moment while making retracement. Currently near to fibo 50% of the previous swing which is at 12,916. The index will likely to reverse at about this level or at the next lower support at 12,811.

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Kepland and Olam (an update)

The charts are self explanatory. Basically, Olam is supported and it likely to reverse trend. We shall need to observe a few more candles. As for Kepland, it has broken previous resistance but the candle wick don’t look good and has shown sign of an exhaustion.

 

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STI 24 Dec 12

As mentioned earlier on (refer to my chart on 12 Dec 12), I would expect STI to have some reaction at my resistance zone. Please see the chart and look at how beautifully the bulls and bears struggle in the region of 3,160-3,168. Of course at some days, STI even went to 3,175. As at 12.30 pm, it hovers around the region of 3,163. As a trader, I will not enter here. I will either tighten my stops or take partial profits. I think price will still be holding until all the merry making is over. LOL !

Some readers asked me why my chart is so simple without indicators? All I can say is that almost all indicators are lagging and they are a derived from price. There are specific uses for indicators, but not in this aspect.

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Olam and Kepland

Kepland exhibited a marvelous rebound, upon hitting support of 3.27. It is now at its resistance of 3.85. Cautious traders can take some profit or tighten their stop while waiting to see how the counter is going to react. The candle of 12 Dec 12 looks strong and steady. It is likely that price will break that resistance before have a pull back.

On the extreme, Olam seems to stablised at its current price after so much talks in the media. Nontheless, there is a stronger support at 1.35.

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