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Atlas Iron Head and Shoulder
Post on Nov 06, 2013 by Ric Spooner

It was a good day for investors in iron ore stocks. This morning saw news that shipments to China from Port Hedland were up 10% last month. At the same time, the spot price is defying predictions of a decline (at least at this stage). The Tjianjin import index stood at a solid $136.80 yesterday.

This has led to an interesting situation in the chart of mining company, Atlas Iron (ago.asx). The chart has confirmed a break above the 200 day moving average with a move past what looks like the neck line of a bullish head and shoulder pattern. All this is happening at what could be the end of a 5 swing decline creating the potential for a decent corrective rally.


I’ve shown this interpretation of events on a weekly chart to provide a big picture. However, the Atlas Iron head and shoulder probably looks a bit more obvious to the eye on a daily chart.