These stocks, Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd, BCE, Inc, ECA Marcellus Trust I, Enstar Group Limited, and First Busey Corporation, have been showing ascending triangle patterns on December 18. 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 Freescale Semiconductor Holdings I, Ltd (FSL) traded higher by 1.89% or $0.23/share to $12.4. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.43 and as high as $20.97. On average, 802810 shares of FSL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 643443.
Shares of BCE, Inc (BCE) fell by 0.20% or $-0.08/share to $39.02. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $32.66 and as high as $40.04. On average, 703060 shares of BCE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 776827.
Shares of ECA Marcellus Trust I (ECT) traded higher by 2.72% or $0.65/share to $24.58. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $21.47 and as high as $30.82. On average, 68350 shares of ECT exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 92134.
Shares of Enstar Group Limited (ESGR) traded higher by 0.41% or $0.41/share to $99.72. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $80.20 and as high as $114.55. On average, 21010 shares of ESGR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 32685.
Shares of First Busey Corporation (BUSE) traded higher by 0.57% or $0.03/share to $5.26. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.73 and as high as $5.57. On average, 214860 shares of BUSE exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 379928.
