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Managematics

David Starr is better known as Managematics to members of the First Wave chat on ThinkOrSwim. Most use his many freely-distributed implementations of First-Wave technical studies and his regular market commentary, including timely trading insight based on Elliott Wave analysis. David's acclaimed FibGrid and DynaRange indicators are available right here on FWTrader.com.

Squawk DJIA Briefing for 8/9/2012

Below is our evening update for the DJIA. Tomorrow morning we will update the outlook for the other markets we cover.

Squawk Morning Briefing: Any Breakdown Needs Confirmation

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With Tuesday looking much like a repeat of Monday there is little new to report: markets could be ready to turn down but we still haven’t had any confirmation. So let’s get right to our videos with the latest on how we’re interpreting the short-term waves and the signs we’re watching for.

Squawk DJIA Briefing for 8/8/2012

Below is our evening update for the DJIA. Tomorrow morning we will update the outlook for the other markets we cover.

Squawk Morning Briefing: The First Test

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Markets have done all they need to in order to complete a triple zig-zag, although we still have not yet confirmed a turn. Nevertheless, with a decent overnight move up in the futures, the view that equities might have topped is facing its first big test this morning. Prices need to turn […]

Squawk DJIA Briefing for 8/7/2012

Below is our evening update for the DJIA. Tomorrow morning we will update the outlook for the other markets we cover.

Squawk Morning Brieifng: News Slowdown

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We remain in Earnings season and have some important companies reporting this week, but overall the pace of reports from large, index-moving companies is beginning to slow. Likewise, we still have a few economic releases this week, anchored by international trade figures on Thursday, the calendar is light compared with last week. That […]

Squawk DJIA Briefing for 8/6/2012

Below is our evening update for the DJIA. Tomorrow morning we will update the outlook for the other markets we cover.

Squawk Morning Briefing: Market Noncommittal Ahead of BLS

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Thursday morning we emphasized the need to make the market commit. Today we can see why this is important. While yesterday’s decline was dramatic, the drop failed to meet the criteria we have established for convincing us that a turn was in place. So even if are mildly surprised at […]

Squawk DJIA Briefing for 8/3/2012

Below is our evening update for the DJIA. Tomorrow morning we will update the outlook for the other markets we cover.

Squawk Morning Briefing: Why Go Out on a Limb?

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We mentioned in last night’s DJIA briefing that the intraday decline in blue chip equities was still consistent with a fourth wave correction. In some ways this felt like going out on a limb. After all, small caps and the Dow Transports were off about 2%. If this is the turn, then […]