Robert McCurtain

About the Author

Robert McCurtain

Robert McCurtain is a technical analyst/market timer, private investor and financial markets consultant based in New York City. He can be reached at traderbob@nyc.rr.com.

If you would like to read more about how the CPFL is constructed, read a Futures article on the concept. This link will take you to the MAAD article. A two-part series about system development with the MAAD also is available.

At final market top, this stock bull trend will be like all others

By Robert McCurtain | May 19, 2013

Identifying a market top is one of the most difficult tasks in trading -- and one that now preoccupies many.
Short-term stock market volatility indicator goes bearish

By Robert McCurtain | May 17, 2013

Short-term volatility suggests the stock market's minor cycle has entered a zone of vulnerability, recent strength notwithstanding.
Stock market waiting game for short-term high continues

By Robert McCurtain | May 16, 2013

More highs were reached on Wednesday, with only the Nasdaq still coming up short. Volume continues to tick higher.
Stock indexes to new highs, but volatility fails at new low

By Robert McCurtain | May 15, 2013

Major indexes rallied to new highs Tuesday. Value Line index was biggest gainer, up 1.19%, while market volume rose more than 13%.
Most stock market internals still positive, but overbought

By Robert McCurtain | May 14, 2013

The markets pause on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq eking out small gains, while the Dow and Value Line slip slightly.
Stock market highs create more optimism, but for how long?

By Robert McCurtain | May 12, 2013

There's nothing like new all-time highs to inspire talk of even higher prices and more new highs, but no trend can last forever.
Market sinks in mature short-term uptrend

By Robert McCurtain | May 10, 2013

All of the major stock indexes slipped on Thursday on flat volume. Cycles remain positive.
S&P 500 E-mini cumulative volume hits new high

By Robert McCurtain | May 9, 2013

Another day of marginal gains pushed major indexes to new highs Wednesday on higher volume. Volatility remains vulnerable.
Major stock indexes set new highs; S&P E-mini volume lags

By Robert McCurtain | May 8, 2013

Minor gains push major stock indexes to new highs. Traders should watch for these signs of new strength or emerging weakness.
New stock market highs always bring calls for more new highs

By Robert McCurtain | May 5, 2013

Some are calling for a new secular bull market, one that will persist for years to come. Maybe it really is different this time.