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LABU, long trade ideaI've been in an out of LABU over the years. I rode it up recently to the upper trend line. I now see a pullback complete and a chance we are breaking out of a bull flag higher. Stop anywhere below the flag (dotted red lines) should break above the upper trend line and move higher. IMHO
MRK: Low risk long opportunityI think $MRK offers a terrific low risk long here, a great biotech company to own in this particular juncture.
$IBB is acting very strong, there is a monthly uptrend active currently in the sector, so, finding the strongest contenders will yield great returns going forward.
Best of luck,
Ivan Labrie.
Biotech Season Off to a Good Start
NASDAQ:PIRS catching some short covering perhaps near end of the day, sending it up near the critical 5 area. Low 4s held very well after a month long run and consolidation. Expecting this to breakout over 5 barring any extraordinary news; not following company details but certainly ripe for a catalyst. Wouldn't be surprised with upgrade ratings or purchase disclosures in the coming weeks that may drive it further in the near-term.
Biotech seasonality is upon us, further adding to my long bias here.
TEVA: Potential monthly bottom spottedI'm entering longs here, averaging in gradually. I anticipate a monthly scale rally, back to 54.59 possibly, coming off a double bottom at key support, with an extremely low valuation, and positive news regarding breakthroughs in delaying drug metabolism.
Good luck!
Ivan Labrie
OSUR: More long term picksThis one is one of Tim West's findings. After exhaustive technical analysis on my part, I noticed we had a great chance to enter right at the start of a quarterly rally in the stock, so I took the plunge recently, ahead of earnings, at 8.87. I reduced my position to 3%, down from 13% to book some profit and in case we get a dip to add back to longs. I did swap some of it for other positions, to improve my portfolio, so, it's all good. Naturally, Tim's stock picking prowess once again shined here.
The chart here is really constructive, and you could jump in here, on any setback, or even on a breakout of the earning day high perhaps. I'd reccomend entering a position gradually, if you're interested in riding the long term advance to $24. Buy each day for 2 weeks to a month, until you complete your desired exposure to the stock. Size is up to you and your preferred risk parameters.
Good luck,
Ivan Labrie.