In examining both the weekly and daily patterns, these interruptions in the major trend have all had shapes that are typical of continuation patterns.

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Sometimes we can see a trend in where the flow has been and even predict where it is going because of these recognizable patterns.

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With gaps galore and no major trend asserting itself, honing in on some individual names with coiling, solid basing patterns can provide an excellent trading opportunity for those who have taken the time to go through thousands of charts and pick out the best of breed.

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