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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Bullish Technical Ascending Triangle: (Z), (CVD)

These stocks, Zillow, Inc, and Covance Inc, have been showing ascending triangle patterns on September 16. 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 Zillow, Inc (Z) fell by 3.50% or $-1.55/share to $42.72. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $21.22 and as high as $44.74. On average, 781130 shares of Z exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1738717.

Shares of Covance Inc (CVD) traded higher by 0.08% or $0.04/share to $47.6. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $42.02 and as high as $53.02. On average, 390490 shares of CVD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 188739.