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    1,2,3 Pullback Bullish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
  • ADX must be more than 30 and the +DI more than the -DI.
  • Three consecutive lower lows or any combination of 2 lower lows and an inside day.
  • For the buy: tomorrow only, buy 10 cents above today's high.
  • Initial stop: near today's low.
  • Thereafter, use a trailing stop.
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      1,2,3 Retracement Bearish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
    1. ADX must be more than 30 and the -DI more than the +DI.
    2. Three consecutive higher highs or any combination of 2 higher highs and an inside day.
    3. Tomorrow only, sell short 10 cents below today's low.
    4. Initial stop: near today's high.
    5. Thereafter, use a trailing stop.
        		6.
        180 Bearish Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
      1. Yesterday's close must be in the top 25% of the daily range.
      2. Today's close must be in the bottom 25% of the daily range.
      3. Today, stock must close below both its 10-day and 50-day moving averages.
      4. Sell short: Tomorrow, sell short 10 cents under today's low.
      5. Initial stop: 1 point above entry price.
          		6.
          180 Bullish Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
        1. Yesterday's close must be in the bottom 25% of the daily range.
        2. Today's close must be in the top 25% of the daily range.
        3. Today, stock must close above both its 10-day and 50-day moving averages.
        4. For the buy: Tomorrow, buy 10 cents above today's high.
        5. Initial stop: 1 point under entry price.
            		6.
            20 DMA Resistance Price rose above the 20-day moving average but fell back and closed under the MA
            20 DMA Support Price dipped under the 20-day moving average and rebounded to close above the MA
            200 DMA Resistance Price rose above the 200-day moving average but fell back and closed under the MA
            200 DMA Support Price dipped under the 200-day moving average and rebounded to close above the MA
            50 DMA Resistance Price rose above the 50-day moving average but fell back and closed under the MA
            50 DMA Support Price dipped under the 50-day moving average and rebounded to close above the MA
            Above Upper BB Stocks which closed above their upper Bollinger Band.
            BB Squeeze + Lower Band Touch Stocks in a Bollinger Band Squeeze which touched the lower band.
            BB Squeeze + Upper Band Touch Stocks in a Bollinger Band Squeeze which touched the upper band.
            BB Squeeze Ended Stocks which ended a Bollinger Band Squeeze today.
            BB Squeeze Started Stocks which started a Bollinger Band Squeeze today.
            Bearish Engulfing A chart pattern that consists of a small white candlestick with short shadows or tails followed by a large black candlestick that eclipses or engulfs the small white one's real body.
            Below Lower BB Stocks which closed below their lower Bollinger Band.
            Bollinger Band Squeeze Volatility has fallen to low levels and the Bollinger Bands Bandwidth has narrowed to near 6-month lows.
            Boomer Buy Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
          1. ADX must be more than 30 and the +DI more than the -DI.
          2. Stock must make two consecutive inside days.
          3. On day 4 (the day after the second inside day) buy 10 cents above the high of the second inside day bar.
          4. Place your initial protective stop 10 cents under the low of the second inside day.
              		5.
              Boomer Sell Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
            1. ADX must be more than 30 and the -DI more than the +DI.
            2. Stock must make two consecutive inside days.
            3. On day 4 (the day after the second inside day) sell short 10 cents under the low of the second inside day bar.
            4. Place your initial protective stop 10 cents above the high of the second inside day.
                		5.
                Bullish Engulfing A chart pattern that forms when a small black candlestick is followed by a large white candlestick that completely eclipses or engulfs the previous candlestick's real body.
                Calm After Storm This finds stocks which have recently had a significant range expansion and are now experiencing range contraction. A trader can use the contraction to anticipate a return to an expansion phase. One idea would be to enter a trade as price exceeds the range of the contraction bar with a stop-loss at the other extreme of the contraction bar.
                Crossed Above 20 DMA Price rose above the 20-day moving average
                Crossed Above 200 DMA Price rose above the 200-day moving average
                Crossed Above 50 DMA Price rose above the 50-day moving average
                Cup with Handle

                This finds which have formed Cup-with-Handle patterns which are at least 8 weeks long and at most 9 months long.  The beginning, or left side, of cup has to start after a rally of at least 30%.

                Then a 20% to 30% correction from the old high (left side cup edge) must occurs.  The stock then builds a rounded base which slowly climbs back toward the old high  The right edge of the cup must be at most 15% below the left edge (the old high).  Then a slight pullback occurs which forms the handle.

                The handle can be a minimum of 1 week long & max of 6 weeks in duration. It must aslo form within the top half of the cup and be within 15% of the left side top of the cup.

                The official / traditional buy point is when & if the stock rises above the RIGHT edge of the cup on higher than average volume.
                Death Cross 50-day moving average dropped below the 200-day moving average
                Doji Doji indicate that the forces of supply and demand are becoming more evenly matched and a change in trend may be near. Doji alone are not enough to mark a reversal and further confirmation may be warranted.
                Doji - Bearish? Doji candlesticks form when a stock's open and close are virtually equal. They show a stalemate / indecision between bulls and bears. A doji after an uptrend may signal a reversal
                Doji - Bullish? Doji candlesticks form when a stock's open and close are virtually equal. They show a stalemate / indecision between bulls and bears. A doji after a downtrend may signal a reversal
                Down 3 Days in a Row Stocks which dropped in price three days in a row.
                Down 4 Days in a Row Stocks which dropped in price four days in a row.
                Down 5 Days in a Row Stocks which dropped in price five days in a row.
                Earnings Movers Stocks which reported earnings today or the day before.
                Evening Star Evening star formations can be useful in determining trend changes, particularly when used in conjunction with other indicators. Many traders use price oscillators and trendlines to confirm this candlestick pattern
                Expansion Breakdown Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
              1. Day 1 (today) - Stock must make a two-month calendar low.
              2. Day 1's range must be the largest of the previous 9 trading days.
              3. For the short sale: tomorrow only, sell 10 cents below today's low.
              4. Initial maximum risk (stop loss) 1 point above Day 1's close.
              5. Thereafter, use a trailing stop.
                  		6.
                  Expansion Breakout Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
                1. Day 1 (today) - Stock must make a two-month calendar High.
                2. Day 1's range must be the largest of the previous 9 trading days.
                3. For the buy: tomorrow only, buy 10 cents above today's high.
                4. Initial maximum risk (stop loss) 1 point under Day 1's close.
                5. Thereafter, use a trailing stop.
                    		6.
                    Expansion Pivot Buy Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
                  1. Today's trading range must be greater than the daily range of the past nine trading sessions.
                  2. Either yesterday or today, the stock is trading at or below the 50-day moving average and explodes higher.
                  3. Tomorrow buy 10 cents above the explosion-day high.
                  4. Our initial protective stop is 1 point below the explosion day's close.
                      		5.
                      Expansion Pivot Sell Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
                    1. Today's trading range must be greater than the daily range of the past nine trading sessions.
                    2. Either yesterday or today, the stock is trading at or above the 50-day moving average and explodes lower.
                    3. Tomorrow sell short 10 cents below the explosion-day low.
                    4. Our initial protective stop is 1 point above the explosion day's close.
                        		5.
                        Expansion Range Double Sticks Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading II'):
                        1. Day 1 (yesterday), a stock must make a 60-day high and its range must be at least the third largest range day of the past 10 days.
                        2. Day 2 (today) must close below its opening and its range must be at least the third largest range day over the past 10 days.
                        3. If rules 1 and 2 are met we will sell short tomorrow, one tick under the day-two low and we'll risk 1 point with a protective stop.
                        4. Use a trailing stop to lock in profits.
                        Fell Below 20 DMA Price dropped below the 20-day moving average
                        Fell Below 200 DMA Price dropped below the 200-day moving average
                        Fell Below 50 DMA Price dropped below the 50-day moving average
                        Gapped Down Stocks which gapped down.
                        Gapped Up Stocks which gapped up.
                        Gilligan's Island Buy Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
                      1. A stock must gap open to a new two-month low. The bigger the gap the better.
                      2. The stock must close at or in the top 50 percent of its daily range and equal to or above the opening.
                      3. For the buy: The next day only, buy 10 cents above today's high.
                      4. Risk 1 point.
                      5. Carry the position overnight if it closes strongly.
                          		6.
                          Gilligan's Island Sell Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
                        1. A stock must gap open to a new two-month high. The bigger the gap the better.
                        2. The stock must close at or in the bottom 50 percent of its daily range and equal to or below the opening.
                        3. For the short sell: The next day only, sell short 10 cents under today's low.
                        4. Risk 1 point.
                        5. Carry the position overnight if it closes weakly.
                            		6.
                            Golden Cross 50-day moving average rose above the 200-day moving average
                            Grade Fell To Stocks which had their relative strength decrease to a certain letter grade.
                            Grade Rose To Stocks which had their relative strength increase to a certain letter grade.
                            Hammer Candlestick The Hammer is a bullish reversal pattern that forms after a decline. In addition to a potential trend reversal, hammers can mark bottoms or support levels. After a decline, hammers signal a bullish revival.
                            Hot IPO Pullback Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading II'):
                          1. Stock must trade at least 15% above its offering price within its first five days of trading.
                          2. Then wait for a two - to - four day pullback. This could be any combination of lower lows, lower closes, inside days, etc.
                          3. After the second, third or fourth pullback day buy 5 cents above the previous day's high.
                          4. Place your initial protective stop at the previous day's low.
                          5. Hold the position from one to five days using trailing stops.
                              		6.
                              IPOs & New Listings Recent IPOs and/or new listings.
                              Inside Day Stocks which made an inside day (a higher low and a lower high than the previous day).
                              Jack-in-the-Box Bearish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading II'):
                            1. Day 1 - Stock must make an expansion breakdown (XBD).
                            2. Day 2 - Stock must form an inside day.
                            3. Sell short the day after the inside day, 5 cents below the XBD day's low and risk one point.
                            4. If the stock closes strongly (weakly) in the bottom of the day's range, hold at least half of your position overnight, as it's likely to follow through the next day.
                                		5.
                                Jack-in-the-Box Bullish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading II'):
                              1. Day 1 - Stock must make an expansion breakout (XBO).
                              2. Day 2 - Stock must form an inside day.
                              3. Buy the day after the inside day, 5 cents above the XBO day's high and risk one point.
                              4. If the stock closes strongly in the top of the day's range, hold at least half of your position overnight, as it's likely to follow through the next day.
                                  		5.
                                  Lizard Bearish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
                                1. Today's open and close must be in the bottom 25% of the daily range.
                                2. Today's high must be a 10-day trading high.
                                3. Tomorrow only, sell short 10 cents under today's low.
                                4. Initial stop: 1 point above entry price... Cover the short position at the close if not stopped out.
                                    		5.
                                    Lizard Bullish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
                                  1. Today's open and close must be in the top 25% of the daily range.
                                  2. Today's low must be a 10-day trading low.
                                  3. For the buy: Tomorrow only, buy 10 cents above today's high.
                                  4. Initial stop: 1 point under entry price... Sell the position at the close if not stopped out.
                                      		5.
                                      Lower Bollinger Band Touch Stocks which Touched their Lower Bollinger Band.
                                      Lower Bollinger Band Walk Stocks which are walking down their lower Bollinger BAnds
                                      MACD Bearish Centerline Cross The MACD Line has moved below the zero line to turn negative. This happens when the 12-day EMA of the stock moves below the 26-day EMA.
                                      MACD Bearish Signal Line Cross The MACD Line has turned down and crossed below the MACD Signal Line.
                                      MACD Bullish Centerline Cross The MACD Line has moved above the zero line to turn positive. This happens when the 12-day EMA of the stock moves above the 26-day EMA.
                                      MACD Bullish Signal Line Cross The MACD Line has turned up and crossed above the MACD Signal Line.
                                      Morning Star A morning star pattern can be useful in determining trend changes, particularly when used in conjunction with other technical indicators. Many traders also use price oscillators such as the MACD and RSI to confirm the reversal.
                                      Most Alerts Stocks with the most alerts for the day.
                                      Most Bearsh Alerts Stocks with the most bearish alerts for the day.
                                      Most Bullish Alerts Stocks with the most bullish alerts for the day.
                                      Multiple of Ten Bearish Stocks which Hit Resistance at, or Fell Below a Multiple of Ten
                                      Multiple of Ten Bullish Stocks which Found Support at, or Rose Above a Multiple of Ten.
                                      NR7 Narrowest range in the last seven trading days. This shows range contraction. Range contraction often leads to range expansion.
                                      NR7-2 Second day in a row of NR7s
                                      Narrow Range Bar Volatility Contraction: Today's price range was less than half of the average true range.
                                      New 52 Week Closing High Price made a new 52-week closing high
                                      New 52 Week Closing Low Price made a new 52-week closing low
                                      New 52 Week High Price made a new 52-week high
                                      New 52 Week Low Price made a new 52-week low
                                      New Downtrend ADX has risen above 25 and Directional Movement is down.
                                      New Uptrend ADX has risen above 25 and Directional Movement is up.
                                      Non-ADX 1,2,3,4 Bearish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading II'):
                                    1. Stock must be below its 50-day moving average.
                                    2. Three consecutive higher highs or any combination of 2 higher highs and an inside day.
                                    3. Tomorrow only, sell short 10 cents below today's low.
                                    4. Initial stop: near today's high.
                                    5. Thereafter, use a trailing stop.
                                        		6.
                                        Non-ADX 1,2,3,4 Bullish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading II'):
                                      1. Stock must be above its 50-day moving average.
                                      2. Three consecutive lower lows or any combination of 2 lower lows and an inside day.
                                      3. For the buy: tomorrow only, buy 10 cents above today's high.
                                      4. Initial stop: near today's low.
                                      5. Thereafter, use a trailing stop.
                                          		6.
                                          Outside Day Stocks which made an outside day (a higher high and a lower low than the previous day).
                                          Overbought Stochastic Stocks with Overbought Stochastic
                                          Oversold Stochastic Stocks with Oversold Stochastic.
                                          Parabolic Rise Stocks which are in the midst of an extremely sharp rally. They are very extended and may be ripe for a pullback.
                                          Percentage Change - Historical Greatest Percentage Gainers or Losers over various timeframes.
                                          Pocket Pivot As defined by Dr. Chris Kacher: A pocket pivot is when a stock closes up and the volume for that day is higher than any volume for a down day in the prior 10 days.
                                          RSI Cross Find stocks which have either crossed above or below an RSI (14) level.
                                          Reversal New Highs Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading II'):
                                        1. As always, the stock should be priced at more than $30 per share. The higher the price, the better
                                        2. Today the stock must do all of the following:
                                          1. It must trade under yesterday's low.
                                          2. It must then trade above yesterday's high (in other words, form an outside day).
                                          3. Today's range must be the largest range of the past five days, and today the stock must make a new 60-day high.
                                        3. For the buy: tomorrow only, buy 5 cents above today's high and risk 1 point.
                                        4. Use a trailing stop and stay in the position until you are stopped out. This can be as short as a few hours to as long as a few days.
                                            		5.
                                            Reversal New Lows Setup Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading II'):
                                          1. As always, the stock should be priced at more than $30 per share. The higher the price, the better
                                          2. Today the stock must do all of the following:
                                            1. It must trade under yesterday's low.
                                            2. It must then trade above yesterday's high (in other words, form an outside day).
                                            3. Today's range must be the largest range of the past five days, and today the stock must make a new 60-day low.
                                          3. For the short sale: tomorrow only, sell short 5 cents below today's low and risk 1 point.
                                          4. Use a trailing stop and stay in the position until you are stopped out. This can be as short as a few hours to as long as a few days.
                                              		5.
                                              STB 50 Bearish The 50 'most interesting' bearish setups for the day.
                                              STB 50 Bullish The 50 'most interesting' bullish setups for the day.
                                              Shooting Star Candlestick The shooting star is made up of one candlestick (white or black) with a small body, long upper shadow and small or nonexistent lower shadow.
                                              Slingshot Bearish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
                                            1. Day 1: stock makes a 2-month low.
                                            2. Day 2's high is at least 10 cents higher than Day 1's high.
                                            3. Day 2 or 3: Sell short sell if the stock trades 10 cents below Day 1's low.
                                            4. Initial stop: 2 points above entry price.
                                                		5.
                                                Slingshot Bullish Rules (via 'Hit & Run Trading'):
                                              1. Yesterday, stock makes a 2-month high
                                              2. Today's low is at least 10 cents lower than yesterday's low.
                                              3. For the buy: either today or tomorrow when the stock trades 10 cents above yesterday's high.
                                              4. Initial stop: 2 points under entry price.
                                                  		5.
                                                  Spinning Top A candlestick pattern with a short body between two long wicks. Indicates that neither the buyers nor the sellers have won for the day, as the market has closed relatively unchanged from where it opened; the market is indecisive regarding its trend.
                                                  Stochastic Buy Signal A buy signal is given when the Stochastic is below the 20 oversold line and the %K line crosses above the %D line
                                                  Stochastic Reached Overbought Stochastic (14, 3, 3) reached overbought levels by rising above 80
                                                  Stochastic Reached Oversold Stochastic (14, 3, 3) reached oversold levels by dropping below 20
                                                  Stochastic Sell Signal A sell signal is given when the Stochastic is above the 80 overbought line and the %K line crosses below the %D line
                                                  Strong but Oversold Strong Stocks which were Oversold.
                                                  Strong, Oversold and Reversal Signs Strong Stocks which were Oversold and showing bullish reversal signals.
                                                  Three Weeks Tight Stocks which formed a Three Weeks Tight pattern
                                                  Timeframe Trends Stocks in relation to their trends on multiple time frames
                                                  Top % Gainers Top percentage gainers for the day.
                                                  Top % Losers Worst percentage losers for the day.
                                                  Up 3 Days in a Row Stocks which rose in price three days in a row.
                                                  Up 4 Days in a Row Stocks which rose in price four days in a row.
                                                  Up 5 Days in a Row Stocks which rose in price five days in a row.
                                                  Upper Bollinger Band Touch Stocks which Touched their Upper Bollinger Band.
                                                  Upper Bollinger Band Walk Stocks which are walking up their upper Bollinger Bands
                                                  Volume Surge Volume was much stronger than normal today
                                                  Weak + Overbought Weak Stocks which were Overbought.
                                                  Weak, Overbought and Reversal Signs Weak Stocks which were Overbought and showing bearish reversal signals.
                                                  Wide Bands Stocks with widely spread Bollinger Bands, indicating high volatility.
                                                  Wide Range Bar Volatility Expansion: Today's price range was more than double the average true range.