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MON caught my eye as a short term trade. RSI is currently at 23 and there is nice support in the 65-66 range.  Even if the market remains soft, I think it is a pretty good bet that MON will bounce off support. I’m trying to get in at about $66.6.
I am looking for long [...]

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§806 · October 30, 2009 · MON · View Comments ·


Earnings are out from MON (Materials/Agriculture) , WWW (Textiles/Apparel), COST (Retail), FDO (Retail) and AYI (Home Furnishings).
Based solely on the pre-market reaction, the reports look good and all of these stocks are headed higher (except WWW which is not yet trading). While none of these names carry the weight of a GE or Fedex in [...]

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§466 · October 7, 2009 · AA, AYI, COST, ES, FDO, MON, WWW · View Comments ·


I’m placed a short trade on FCX. I’m using the July 1 high as a stop. If this H&S does not get invalidated and does breakdown, this is a nice spot to enter.

I placed a short trade on MON. I’m playing the retest of the H&S breakdown.

XLE is another retracement from a breakdown. If the [...]

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§370 · July 15, 2009 · $VIX, FCX, MON, XLE · View Comments ·


For those interested in socially responsible investing, I think MON is a great short candidate.

MON has completed a beautiful head and shoulders pattern and will be ripe soon to short. I am looking for a retest at $77, Stop $82. With RSI at 33, I think we have a good shot at the retest. Take [...]

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§342 · June 30, 2009 · MON · View Comments ·