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Carnival Pushes a Key Level Carnival has been stuck in the doldrums since last summer, but now some traders may think it’s ready to cruise higher. The first pattern on today’s chart is Friday’s last price of $12.18. While the level was slightly below February’s peak, it was the highest weekly close in a year. That could make traders expect a breakout if CCL manages to inch further upward. Second, there could be signs of longer-term bottoming since last summer. The stock initially held its pandemic levels from March 2020 before proceeding to a new multidecade low near $6. It then made a series of higher monthly lows (marked in blue). Third, the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) had a “golden cross” above the 200-day SMA in February and has remained there since. Finally, the debt ceiling has been resolved. Federal Reserve officials like Patrick Harker and Phillip Jefferson have also spoken in favor of leaving rates unchanged next week. That kind of macro environment may favor leveraged cyclicals like CCL. TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.

Netflix Broke Out. Now What? Netflix has climbed along with most other major Nasdaq stocks. Today we’ll consider some longer-term patterns on the streaming giant. First is the February 3 high of $379.43, which NFLX broke last week. Clearing that level could make some chart watchers expect further moves to the upside. Next is $458.48. Prices topped out there sixteen months ago as the stock trended lower. It may be the next logical resistance. Above that, you have the January 20, 2022, close of $508.25. NFLX sat there immediately before plunging on a weak quarterly report early last year. Investors planning exits may focus on these levels in the coming months. Options traders may also use them to select strikes and build strategies. There are two other potentially bullish signals to consider. In the short-term, MACD is rising. In the longer-run, the 100-day simple moving average (SMA) has mostly risen since autumn. This contrasts sharply with the bear market early last year. TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.

Vertex Pulls Back to Old Highs Vertex Pharmaceuticals broke out to new highs last month, and now it’s pulled back. The first pattern on today’s chart is the price area around $325, near the peaks in December and January. VRTX has dipped to revisit that level. Is old resistance becoming new support? Second, the drugmaker is attempting to hold the bottom of its Keltner Channel. Third, some chart matchers may view the recent slide as a completed A-B-C correction. That could make them think the pullback is nearing its end. Finally, stochastics have slid into oversold territory. TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.

Eli Lilly Finally Pulls Back Drug developer Eli Lilly shot to new highs earlier in the year, and now it’s finally pulled back. The first pattern on today’s chart is the high-volume bullish candle on May 3. The move followed positive Phase 3 data for donanemab, its potential Alzheimer's disease treatment. Second, prices are trying to hold the rising 21-day exponential moving average. That may indicate its short-term uptrend remains in effect. Third, LLY apparently got ahead of itself last week and was unable to hold a new all-time high. But its quick pullback dragged stochastics to an oversold level where some buyers may feel more comfortable with the risk/reward. TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.

Is Eaton Attempting a Breakout? Eaton has flirted with record highs, and some traders may be looking for a breakout. The first pattern on today’s chart is the price level around $175 where ETN peaked in late 2021. The industrial stock inched above the peak in March before pulling back. In the process, it made a higher quarterly low (for the fourth straight quarter). That tightening price action could suggest investors are willing to buy at increasingly higher prices. Second, previous dips brought the shares below their 50-day simple moving average (SMA). But this month they managed to bounce at that line – a potential sign of the intermediate-term trend improving. Third, earnings have beaten estimates for the last several quarters. Finally, the 8-day exponential moving average (SMA) crossed above the 21-day EMA about a month ago and has remained there since. That may indicate the shorter-term trend is bullish again. TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.

Are Crude Oil Futures Getting Ready to Bounce? Crude oil futures have gone pretty much nowhere since November. But how long will that remain the case? The first pattern on this weekly chart is the price level round $64.31. Highs occurred there in 2019 and 2020, representing peaks for the pre-Covid bear market. CL1! spent most of the following year breaking that resistance before surging in early 2022. It subsequently pulled back and bounced at the same level on March 20 and May 4. That’s a potential double-bottom (spanning two quarters) at a price area with long-term importance. Next, prices have been stuck between roughly $64 and $82 for about 26 weeks. They formed a similar sideways range between June and November 2020 before rallying. Finally, some factors off the chart could favor crude. Several reports (Bloomberg, Standard Chartered and Reuters) have noted heavy bearish positioning by hedge funds. Will that force buying? Saudi Arabia’s energy minister also said there could be more bullish surprises before OPEC’s June 4 policy meeting. Finally, Baker Hughes rig counts fell to a yearly low last week -- a sign of waning production in the U.S. Trading futures just got more accessible after TradeStation slashed commissions! Click our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing in cryptocurrencies involves significant risks. Please click here for TradeStation Crypto’s risk disclosures on investing and trading in cryptocurrencies. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.

Exxon Mobil Has Bounced Here Before Exxon Mobil began the month with a pullback, but now it’s holding a spot that’s offered support before. The first item on today’s chart is the 200-day simple moving average (SMA). XOM bounced at this long-term trend indicator in September and March. Will buyers defend it again? Second, you have a rising trendline along the same lows. Next, XOM appears to have completed an A-B-C correction pattern. That could make some traders feel it’s done pulling back. Finally, stochastics are rebounding from an oversold condition. (The white arrows show other moments when this helped mark turns.) TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.

Micron Pulls Back After Breaking Out Semiconductor stocks have been moving lately. Today’s chart focuses on memory-chip producer Micron Technology. The first pattern to consider is the level around $64.30. MU peaked near this price in November, January, March and April. A breakout followed in mid-May followed by a pullback on Monday. Will buyers step in near the previous high, looking for old resistance to become new support? Next, you have the series of higher lows over the last three months. That kind of ascending triangle may reflect increasing demand for the stock. Third, MACD recently turned positive -- a potential sign of improving short-term momentum. Finally, MU jumped on March 29 as analysts said its long-term demand cycle had bottomed. (The surge came despite weak earnings and revenue.) This month’s rallies in MU and the broader chip space may confirm the industry is back on the upswing. If that’s true, it could give investors another reason to target the $64.30 zone. TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.

Are Russell 2000 Futures Breaking a Downtrend? Small caps have lagged bigger indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 so far this year. But now, there could be signs of a turn. The first pattern on today’s chart of the E-Mini Russell 2000 futures is the falling trendline along the highs of February, March and April. RTY1! has squeezed through that resistance in the last two weeks, which may suggest it’s breaking. Next are the lows of mid-December, mid-March and early May. The higher lows on either side is potentially consistent with a bottoming pattern. Third, MACD has turned higher again. Finally, Bollinger Band Width has squeezed into a narrow range. Such tight price action may suggest the index is due for some movement following a period of consolidation. Trading futures just got more accessible after TradeStation slashed commissions! Click our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing in cryptocurrencies involves significant risks. Please click here for TradeStation Crypto’s risk disclosures on investing and trading in cryptocurrencies. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.

Will Weatherford Follow Other Energy Names Lower? Energy is the worst performing sector this year, according to TradeStation data. Oil-field servicer Weatherford has bucked the trend so far, but will it continue? Notice how the May 1 high of $66.52 was lower than the March peak. Combined with the March low below $52, this potentially creates two downside patterns. First is a falling price channel. Second is a potential ABC correction. Both of those formations could point toward the January low around $47. Next, this chart includes our MA speed custom script with the default setting of the 50-day simple moving average (SMA). The SMA turned negative in late April for the first time since last summer. That could signal a weakening of the intermediate-term trend. Finally, WFRD bounced at its 100-day SMA in March. It’s now returned to the same line. However this time, it’s showing much less of a rebound. TradeStation has, for decades, advanced the trading industry, providing access to stocks, options, futures and cryptocurrencies. See our Overview for more. Important Information TradeStation Securities, Inc., TradeStation Crypto, Inc., and TradeStation Technologies, Inc. are each wholly owned subsidiaries of TradeStation Group, Inc., all operating, and providing products and services, under the TradeStation brand and trademark. TradeStation Crypto, Inc. offers to self-directed investors and traders cryptocurrency brokerage services. It is neither licensed with the SEC or the CFTC nor is it a Member of NFA. When applying for, or purchasing, accounts, subscriptions, products, and services, it is important that you know which company you will be dealing with. Please click here for further important information explaining what this means. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not a recommendation regarding any investment or investment strategy. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of TradeStation or any of its affiliates. Investing involves risks. Past performance, whether actual or indicated by historical tests of strategies, is no guarantee of future performance or success. There is a possibility that you may sustain a loss equal to or greater than your entire investment regardless of which asset class you trade (equities, options, futures, or digital assets); therefore, you should not invest or risk money that you cannot afford to lose. Before trading any asset class, first read the relevant risk disclosure statements on the Important Documents page, found here: www.tradestation.com/important-information.