Sell PearsonPearson has rallied into resistance at the 200 day MA and the high seen in October. This has also been mirrored on the relative ratio. The stock appears to be rolling over here. We suggest selling with a stop at 860p, this is above the resistance and the 50% Fibonacci retracement level from the highs in June to the low in November. Target 715p
FTSE
UK FTSE to find difficulty maintaining higher levelsUK equities are consolidating the steep rally from the June lows, as prices turn choppy below congestion around 7000. A push above here cannot be ruled out, as the Tension Indicator continues to advance, but falling stochastics are expected to limit scope, with the critical 7122~ contract high of April 2015 to provide a barrier.
In the coming months, downside risks are expected to increase, as investors maintain a cautious stance, with a close below the 6654.48 low of September opening up lows down to congestion support at the 6500 retracement. Further slippage towards 6300 cannot be ruled out, however, as longer-term studies show fresh downside development.
An unexpected close above 7122~ will open up the 7325, (50%) projection of the 2009-2015 rally, before fresh selling pressure appears.
Feeling toppy, 7005 7030 resistance We have the Fed rate decision later, expected rate rise to 0.75%. The FTSE will likely be fairly flat today, but has resistance at 7005 and 7030. 6975 which was the Hull 100 moving average on the 2 hour chart has capped the Tuesday bull run, though bulls will be keen to keep the momentum going with 6950 support. Below that then 6860 is daily support for the moment.
With the Dow nearly at 20000, traders might be a bit hesitant to pile in longs around this level, instead waiting for a clear break.
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FTSE to find difficulty maintaining levels above 7000FTSE has bounced smartly from above the 6676.56 monthly low of 4 November, with prices now pressuring the 6956.70 retracement.
Extension to congestion around 7000 is highlighted from rising momentum studies, but any further gains are expected to prove difficult to maintain, as the Tension Indicator, (not shown), continues to weaken and investors maintain a cautious stance. A close above 7000, however, would improve sentiment and open up highs towards the critical 7129.83 high of October.
Support is raised to congestion around 6800, but a close below the 6615/76~ lows is needed to confirm continuation of the October bear trend and turn investors bearish once again.
Will 21st Century Fox make a bid for Sky PLC?The share price of Sky PLC spiked as much as 30% earlier today as news broke out about a potential takeover from 21st Century Fox. Fox already holds 39% of Sky PLCs shares and a preliminary deal has now been reached for Fox to purchase the remaining stake at £10.75 per share. Sky currently operates in five different countries within the EU and with the current weakness of the pound, UK companies are attractive for foreign companies. If this deal successfully goes through, it will greatly increase Fox’s market share of the Global Television industry. Rupert Murdoch, executing co-chairman of 21st Century Fox has made it clear previously that he would like to own all of Sky. Fox have until 6th January 2017 to make their intentions clear or walk away for six months due to the UK Takeover rules. From the chart, we can see that Sky PLCs share price shot up towards the trendline before retracing to close just below it. Over the next month, we would expect to see some retracement until Fox make their intentions clear or make a formal offer. If no deal is made or the shareholders of Sky reject the proposed offer, the share price of Sky would be expected to fall back towards £7.90. If a deal is successful, price could head in excess of £12.00 depending on Fox’s plans with Sky PLC.
World Stock MarketA Trump victory meant a rally for the global dow of 76.5 points(+3.2%) 4 days before the elections for the next 21 days.
By end of the year, it might reach the yearly high, close to 2490. Maybe next year we'll see 2500 and above it.
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More upside for DOWG if it stays above 2500.
If by the end of 2015, the index goes below 2389, it's a start of a downtrend for the global stock market .
It is expected for the Dow to stay at current levels or go for more upside. The first months of the next year will decide the future of the stock market for a good period of time.
Trade idea is on the chart.
Chart of DOWG since 2015:
FTSE Long-Term Forecast2016/11/17. FTSE 100 stock index forecast for next months and years.
FTSE 100 forecast for November 2016.
The forecast for beginning of November 6899. Maximum value 7454, while minimum 6610. Averaged index value for month 6999. Index at the end 7032, change for November 1.93%.
FTSE forecast for December 2016.
The forecast for beginning of December 7032. Maximum value 7597, while minimum 6737. Averaged index value for month 7133. Index at the end 7167, change for December 1.92%.
FTSE 100 forecast for January 2017.
The forecast for beginning of January 7167. Maximum value 7730, while minimum 6854. Averaged index value for month 7261. Index at the end 7292, change for January 1.74%.
FTSE forecast for February 2017.
The forecast for beginning of February 7292. Maximum value 7795, while minimum 6913. Averaged index value for month 7339. Index at the end 7354, change for February 0.85%.
FTSE 100 forecast for March 2017.
The forecast for beginning of March 7354. Maximum value 8059, while minimum 7147. Averaged index value for month 7541. Index at the end 7603, change for March 3.39%.
FTSE forecast for April 2017.
The forecast for beginning of April 7603. Maximum value 8413, while minimum 7461. Averaged index value for month 7854. Index at the end 7937, change for April 4.39%.
FTSE 100 forecast for May 2017.
The forecast for beginning of May 7937. Maximum value 8398, while minimum 7448. Averaged index value for month 7927. Index at the end 7923, change for May -0.18%.
FTSE forecast for June 2017.
The forecast for beginning of June 7923. Maximum value 8490, while minimum 7528. Averaged index value for month 7988. Index at the end 8009, change for June 1.09%.
FTSE 100 forecast for July 2017.
The forecast for beginning of July 8009. Maximum value 8598, while minimum 7624. Averaged index value for month 8086. Index at the end 8111, change for July 1.27%.
RED/GREEN- Weekly S/R Levels to watch
BLUE- Weekly/Monthly Channel UP
Sell Aggreko PLC (AGK)Aggreko has broken to new lows on a relative basis against the FTSE 100. The shares are under performing the benchmark index and the support services sector over the past 3 months. Further weakness is expected. Sell with a stop above Friday's high.
New trade signalled - Buy PFG LNProvident Financial is outperforming the benchmark index over the past 3 months. The shares are trending higher within a channel and have bounced neatly from the lower end. Buy with a stop at 2956p. Target 3528p