BSE Sensex Index Chart Pattern - Nov 6, '09
on Nov 7, 2009 in Stochastics technical analysis RSI FII resistance MACD chart pattern EMA Sensex Fibonacci Last week, I had mentioned several possibilities about how the BSE Sensex chart pattern might develop during another holiday shortened week. A bounce up from the 15500-15600 was expected, based on oversold technical indicators and an about-turn made...

Stock Index Chart Patterns - Shanghai Composite, Hang Seng, Singapore Straits Times - Nov 6, '09
on Nov 6, 2009 in Stochastics technical analysis RSI ROC MACD Shanghai Straits Times chart pattern Hang Seng EMA Shanghai Composite index chart The index chart pattern of the Shanghai Composite bounced up smartly from the support provided by the 50 day EMA and comfortably moved above the 3000 level, as the bulls regrouped to overwhelm the bears. The index m...

What does the Interest Coverage Ratio signify?
on Nov 5, 2009 in Interest Coverage Ratio Maharashtra Seamless Cash Flow Quick Ratio interest Current Ratio fundamental analysis Debt/Equity ratio 3i Infotech The Interest Coverage ratio (also called Times Interest Earned) is another measure of a company's financial health. It signifies the ability of a company to meet its debt obligation. In earlier posts, I have covered Current Ratio, Quick Ratio and De...

Stock Chart Pattern - Hero Honda Ltd (An Update)
on Nov 4, 2009 in Stochastics rounding top On-Balance Volume correction technical analysis RSI Hero Honda MACD chart pattern Fibonacci Seven months back, when the rest of the market was trying to emerge out of a long bear phase, the stock chart pattern of Hero Honda Ltd was in a full-blown bull phase, looking overbought after moving up from 630 (in Jul '08) to almost 1100 (in Mar '0...

Some practical examples of Behavioural Finance
on Nov 3, 2009 in Behavioural Finance investor investment philosophy Punj Lloyd telecom Bharti Efficient Market Graham Some practical examples of Behavioural Finance will show a different aspect - more from the psychological point of view - at how and why investors buy and sell stocks. It goes against the grain of Efficient Market theory that is built upon rational d...

Dow Jones (DJIA) index chart pattern - Oct 30, '09
on Nov 2, 2009 in Stochastics correction technical analysis RSI ROC MACD chart pattern volume EMA Dow The Dow Jones (DJIA) index chart pattern failed to reach anywhere close to the 10360 resistance level mentioned in last week's analysis. The weight of the 'reversal week' pattern, the low volumes and negative divergences - all contributed to a 2.5% (...

Stock Index Chart Patterns - FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX - Oct 30, '09
on Nov 1, 2009 in Stochastics technical analysis RSI MACD chart pattern FTSE MFI CAC EMA DAX FTSE 100 index chart Some times, stock markets start to fall when the load of concerns becomes too heavy. After weeks of rising ever higher by defying technical signals and economic fundamentals, the FTSE 100 index had a decent correction last we...

BSE Sensex Index Chart Pattern - Oct 30, '09
on Oct 31, 2009 in Stochastics technical analysis RSI FII support MACD chart pattern Aroon EMA Sensex The BSE Sensex index chart pattern is undergoing a much-needed correction. In last week's analysis, I had made the following comment:- 'Looks like the bears have a slight edge, and another 5% fall could be on the cards. That would take the index to...

Stock Index Chart Patterns - Shanghai Composite, Hang Seng, Korea KOSPI - Oct 30, '09
on Oct 30, 2009 in Stochastics correction KOSPI RSI ROC MACD Shanghai chart pattern Hang Seng EMA The chart patterns of many Asian indices made their bear market lows between the last week of Oct '08 and the first week of Nov '08. A year has passed, and it would be interesting to have a look at the long-term chart patterns. Shanghai Composite in...

What does the Debt/Equity ratio indicate?
on Oct 29, 2009 in stock market shares FII Cash Flow FMCG fundamental analysis stocks Pantaloon Debt/Equity ratio An important measurement of a company's financial health is the Debt/Equity ratio. In an earlier article, I had discussed about assessing a company's financial health by calculating the 'Current ratio' and 'Quick ratio'. The usually applicable defi...