John Whitmore
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-20-25 / Trade Review in the forum Trade Review Session 10 months ago
Introduction
This content focuses on market analysis, particularly examining stock movements, technical patterns, and trading strategies. It delves into the behavior of specific stocks like Tyson Foods and Nvidia, analyzing price action, moving averages, support and resistance levels, and broader market conditions. The discussion includes…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Patience For Entries, Price Action & The Power Pyramid / 3-17-25 in the forum Stocks Coaching 10 months ago
Patience For Entries, Price Action & The Power Pyramid / 3-17-25
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Trading strategies in the current market environment – The market showed a positive follow-up from last week but remains in a challenging downtrend. While recent days have been impressive, all key moving averages remain overhead resistance. This current market context requires traders to be especially selective with trade ideas…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-14-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Market analysis showing positive pre-market indicators after recent volatility Pre-market indicators showed encouraging green momentum Friday morning, a welcome sight after several recent sessions where early gains failed to hold after market open. Unlike previous days, this positive movement wasn’t triggered by economic data releases…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-13-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Economic data release including initial jobless claims and PPI numbers: Economic indicators released Thursday morning showed initial jobless claims coming in slightly lower than expected, potentially a bullish signal for markets. The Producer Price Index (PPI) showed a significant change, representing another data point…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-12-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Market reaction to CPI data release showing a positive move to the upside The Consumer Price Index data release significantly influenced market sentiment, driving a positive upward move in futures. This development was anticipated in the previous day’s analysis, which suggested conditions were ripe for a short-term bottom. The…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-11-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Key Topic Summaries
Market Volatility: Yesterday’s market experienced extreme volatility with 49% of swing-trade-eligible stocks dropping by 10% or more, and 25% falling by at least 5%. This represents an extraordinary market reaction, triggered by presidential comments about recession possibilities. With 66% of stocks trading below…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-10-25 / Game Plan in the forum Game Plan Meeting 10 months ago
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Market Analysis: 200-Period Moving Average
The 200-period moving average emerged as a critical technical level for market participants. After serving as textbook support on Friday with a clean reversal, Monday saw this key indicator breached to the downside in pre-market trading. Market technicians who had widely anticipated this level…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Identifying Trends, VIX Strategies & Bearish Corrections / 3-11-25 in the forum Options Coaching 10 months ago
Identifying Trends, VIX Strategies & Bearish Corrections / 3-11-25
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Market Analysis
The current market displays significant technical damage with a broken uptrend across major indices. The S&P 500 has fallen below its 200-day moving average, indicating continued bearish sentiment. While experiencing a violent move to the downside, this represents a corrective action rather than a confirmed…
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John Whitmore started the discussion 3-13-25 / Trade Review in the forum Trade Review Session 10 months ago
Introduction
This content focuses on key themes of market analysis, trade timing, and risk management. It explores evaluating market conditions, assessing trade performance, and making informed decisions based on technical and macroeconomic factors. The discussion highlights how traders navigate market trends, interpret price action, and…
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John Whitmore started the discussion Strategy Selection, Position Size & Day Trading / 3-10-25 in the forum Stocks Coaching 10 months ago
Strategy Selection, Position Size & Day Trading / 3-10-25
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Market Volatility and Uncertainty
The market has been unforgiving on uncertainty, as it typically loves consensus on direction. When market participants lack conviction or clarity, volatility increases dramatically. During these periods, managing downside risk becomes crucial for survival and long-term success. The current…
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