The FTSE 100 has pulled itself back up above its important 30wk Moving Average and, with the continuation of its dominant Uptrend, it should continue upwards towards another attempt to break out above the 5974/6055 resistance area. Such a breakout, when it comes, is likely to be the signal for some fast up moves in share prices as the index enjoys the sense of freedom after such a long battle to achieve the breakout.

(Click on a chart to enlarge it)

Over on Wall Street, the S&P 500 has confirmed our analysis by signaling an end to the recent pull back and a return to increasing stock prices in line with its dominant trend (the Uptrend) -

The S&P 500 is rising, and gathering momentum, for another attack at the 1334/1350 resistance block. If/when it manages a breakout above 1350 then we can all look forward to some fast increases in share prices on both sides of the Atlantic.

The DJIA simply confirms this scenario as it has recovered and is now putting in another attempt to break above the 12300 resistance level -

US tech. stocks could also soon offer some fine growth opportunities (again) as the Nasdaq 100 manages to break back above the 2324 level resistance. There is a nice big ‘open’ resistance-free area above 2324 which could provide some exiting returns -

All in all then things are looking potentially quite rosy for share buying – but the emphasis, for the moment, has to be on the word ‘potentially’; each one of the major indices has resistance closely overhead and each has previously succumbed to and fallen back from that resistance. A second, or third, attempt to break above it could result in another sharp fall back rather than success.

Take care.

The current technical analysis of the-

• FTSE 100, the FTSE 250
• S & P 500
• DJIA
• NASDAQ 100

ANALYSIS FOR THE PERIOD  – 17th January to  23rd January 2011 –

PLEASE NOTE: THIS REPORT IS NO LONGER UPDATED. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY ‘THE FTSE FORECAST’ – PRODUCED WEEKLY AND AVAILABLE ON REQUEST TO ADMIN@SHAREHUNTER.COM

The Overall Market Rating (OMR) , below, represents the percentage of stocks in each index in Stages 1 and 2 (a potential or an actual Uptrend);

An OMR below 50 indicates a ‘bear’ market and above 50 is an indication of a ‘bull’ market. (The figures in brackets show the OMR for the previous week) -

The Overall Market Ratings for the both FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 are now well above the 50 median so the dominant trends of these indices are Uptrends. This means that, although there will be short-term reversals, higher values should follow. The move to above 70 is a strong confirmatory assurance that an Uptrend is confirmed as ’secure’. Below this level there will be a continuing risk of a change into a ‘Stage 3′ Distribution trend but, with the OMR over the 70 level for both the FTSE and the S&P suggests that higher values yet are to follow although as the ‘OMR’ approaches the 90 level the degree of maturity of the Uptrend will be such that the risk of a move into a ‘Stage 3′ Distribution trend increases.

Identifying the Trend -

Stage 1 - Accumulation/Stock Basing                           Stage 3 – Distribution/Topping out

Stage 2 – Uptrend/Rising Prices                                     Stage 4 – Downtrend/Declining Prices

Below, we provide two charts for each of the five market indices analysed. The shorter term (3+ year) chart allows easier recognition of some of the more recent features that we may comment on and then a longer term (8+ year) chart which shows the important highs and lows of previous years.  Please click on each chart to enlarge.

FTSE 100 -   Swung back into  a ‘Stage 2′  Uptrend (buying only but care needed) -

With the index having swung into a ‘Stage 2′  Uptrend the implication is of a continuing move up the scale. However, the index has now reached the 6050 resistance level which is likely to hold the index at or slightly below 6050 for a while. What happens after that i.e whether it can push upwards and so move towards an eventual test of the important high at 6740 or if it is going to reverse back down the scale will lergely rest with what happens on Wall Street. The real problem on the horizon is an underlying weakness shown by our ‘Momentum Indicator’. This could presage a sharp reversal although it could be a month or two before this might happen. More information on this is available from ‘The FTSE Forecast’ report.

Chart (3+ year) -

Chart (8+-year) -

FTSE 250 – In a ‘Stage 2′  Uptrend ( buying only) -

This index is moving upward towards a test of the resistance which will be found at the all-time-high value at 12280 (set in May 2007). There is a strong chance that once that has happened the index will fall back to test for support around the 11000 level again. There is a possibilty of this happening as the weakness displayed by our ‘Momentum Indicator’ is a worrying factor although it may take a month or two to filter through.

Chart(3+ year) -

Chart(8+ year) -

S&P 500 - Swung back into a ‘Stage 2′ Uptrend (buying only but care needed) –

With all 9 of our trend indicators showing as positive there is good cause for optimism for a continued run up towards the 1334/50 level area. As with the UK indices the only worry is the weakness being indicated by our ‘Momentum Indicator’; this does give cause for worry about the potential for a price reversal sometime during the next few weeks.

Chart(3+ year) -

Chart(8+ year) -

DOW JONES IND – Swung back into a ‘Stage 2′ Uptrend – (buying only but care needed) -

The index has managed to get above the resistance of the 11320 level. This is is a good sign and shows that the Uptrend should carry the index up to a test of reaiatance likely to be found at the 12236 level.  Otherwise a pullback towards the 10370 level support becomes likely. As with the other indices, the main worry now is the potential for weakness suggested by our ‘Momentum Indicator’.

Chart (3+ year) -

Chart(8+ year) -

NASDAQ 100 - In a ‘Stage 2′  Uptrend  ( buying only) -

This index’s uptrend continues to gather strength and it has now broken out above the important 2240 level. 2240 is a very significant level because it is the highest level reached (in Nov 2007) by the index after its disastrous collapse from the 4816 high in Mar.2000 to the low of 810 in Oct. 2002.  Last week saw the index move above 2240 for the first time and this signals the potential for higher prices yet – and perhaps to be quickly achieved. However, the index is now testing the strength of resistance of the 2324 level which is the 37.5% retracement of the steep 2000-02 crash. if the breakout should fail at this level then this could start a pullback which could take the price back down to the 2040 level support; otherwise, a break above 2324 could see the rise towards the 2824 level.

Chart (3+ year) -

Chart (8+ year) -

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16/01/2011

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