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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Bullish Technical Ascending Triangle: (LNCE), (FNSR), (ECT)

These stocks, Snyder's-Lance, Inc, Finisar Corp, and ECA Marcellus Trust I, have been showing ascending triangle patterns on November 15. This pattern is a bullish formation that usually forms at the time of a upswing as a continuation pattern. Key characteristics that investors can look out for are trend patterns, duration and volume. In order for the pattern to be a continuation, an established pattern should exist. Since the pattern is bullish, the length and duration do not matter. What is important is the robustness of the formation. As mentioned, duration is not that important, but the average pattern lasts 1 to 2 month. As the pattern develops volume contracts and once the stock hits a break point, volume usually expands. The expansion confirms the breakout. This stock has been on a upswing, thus allowing investors to identify a resistance point. Investors may wan to consider going bearish on a breakpoint above the resistance point.

Shares of Snyder's-Lance, Inc (LNCE) traded higher by 1.84% or $0.36/share to $19.93. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $16.66 and as high as $23.49. On average, 238180 shares of LNCE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 62146.

Shares of Finisar Corp (FNSR) traded higher by 2.37% or $0.46/share to $19.89. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $12.26 and as high as $46.10. On average, 5279910 shares of FNSR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1846162.

Shares of ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECT) fell by 5.79% or $-1.53/share to $24.89. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $21.47 and as high as $30.82. On average, 51480 shares of ECT exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 122996.