Archive for March, 2009

Stock Market Daily Moving Averages

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A Stock market moving average is a momentum indicator. When a stock or index trades above the moving average, we have a bullish signal (at least on the short term). When a stock or index trades below the moving average, we have a bearish signal. Moving averages recognize or track momentum. This is similar to the “accumulation” and “distribution” rankings printed by Investor’s Business Daily.

Stock market technicians track moving averages to determine the perceived trading pattern of a stock or index. Strong buying volume (that would mean a lot of institutional buying) pushes the moving average up, and when the institutions sell, the moving average drops.

U.S. Stocks Gain, 10-Year Treasury Yields Fall Most Since 1962 provides insights into the market action for Wednesday, March 18, 2009. Note the comments about the 50 Day Moving Average.

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Good News From the Stock Market, But Don’t Get Cocky

Good news always encourages. When reading any news about the stock market, we read circumspectively. Caution, discipline, and purpose should drive investment decisions. Asset allocation works when applied with patience and consistent commitment.

Here is a positive Bloomberg.com stock market comment after four days of positive numbers and during the G-20 Meeting.


Global Stocks Rally on Improving Economic, Banking Outlook