Wall Street Traders Column 7/21/07 - Buy IBM
July 21st, 2008 / 3:08 pm / by Harry Aloof
Buy Alert - INT’L BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM-NYSE) - Report No. 2286, Analysis by Harry Aloof - Technical Viewpoint: From a low of $120.50 on Apr 30, 2008 prices rallied, reaching a high of $129.99 on May 29, 2008. A decline saw prices pull back, reaching a low of $116.50 on Jul 1, 2008. Another rally saw prices penetrate resistance line “A”, closing 7/18/08 at $129.89. Technicals: MACD Index (MACD): A Buy Alert! was given on Jul 10, 2008 when the solid line crossed the dotted line to the upside. Support: Remains at $120.00. Resistance: Is at None at current levels. Point & Figure: Reversed to the upside on Jul 9, 2008. A P&F downside reversal takes place at $127.00. Summary: Technical indicators have turned bullish. BUY! INT’L BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM-NYSE) @ $130.13 Stop: Use a protective stop of $127.38. INT’L BUSINESS MACHINES is currently trading @ $129.89 plus $3.37 on Jul 18, 2008.
Price Objective: $142.50
Risk/Reward: $2.75 VS. $12.37
Today’s Risk Reward Ratio: 5:1
