It was all positive on Wall Street overnight with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting an intra-day all time high of 16,704 points. At the close of trading the Dow Jones had increased 0.68% (112 points) to close at 16,695 and breakout above December resistance which it had attempted to surpass over the past few months without success. Momentum could now continue to push the index forward to resume it’s up-trend so traders can look for opportunities in stocks that make up the Dow Jones Index. I was able to identify two such shares in Catepillar Inc and General Electric that show positive technical setup’s for long position trades.
DOW JONES INDEX MAY 12
Catepillar Inc (CAT)
Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) is a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The stock price is in an up-trend with yesterday’s trading showing a triangle breakout. I will wait for confirmation of the breakout today and look to place an order to buy if the price can open above yesterdays low. The up-sloping trend line should offer support and seems a logical place for a stop-loss.
CATERPILLAR INC (CAT)
General Electric (GE)
General Electric Company (GE) is a diversified technology and financial services company. The products and services of the Company range from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing, and household appliances to medical imaging, business and consumer financing and industrial products.
After a sell off in January the price has steadied and risen in an orderly up-trend. Recent price activity has resulted in some consolidation with a pending up-side breakout a possibility. If this does occur then the price could continue up-wards with a target of $28.00. At this stage I will wait for the box breakout to occur before committing to any long position trade.
GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE)
