Technical traders make their living on the recognition of specific stock chart patterns. The more prominent and pronounced the pattern, the easier it is to recognize during formation. Few are as ...

The cup-and-handle pattern is aptly named because it resembles a teacup with a handle. On a stock chart, the cup appears as "U" shape. The handle appears as if it had the shape of a backslash symbol ...

Will dollar strength continue? It's a question most effectively answered with chart analysis of the dollar Index. Chart patterns take time to develop. A pattern that spans a significant amount of time ...

Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South Carolina, where he launched his own financial advisory firm in 2018. Thomas' experience gives him expertise in a ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

When you’re reading up on stocks or listening to interviews with professional traders, you may come across specific terms that describe different chart appearances. A cup and handle pattern is ...