Member Kudos Over Recent Calls
by Mike Paulenoff
August 28, 2022 • 12:00 AM EDT
Mike Paulenoff called this past week's sell-off in AAPL ... and the market in general.
On Thursday Aug 18, with AAPL at 173.84, Mike told his MPTrader members: "I am in the 'camp' expecting the latter downside scenario, notwithstanding The Street's newfound love affair with the company."
The next day, he wrote: "AAPL is pressing on key initial support at 171.60/90, which if violated will point to 168-166 next [and] put downward pressure on SPX, SPY, ES."
He updated his downside target to 164.80-162.80 this past Monday, Aug 22, after AAPL broke key support, and by week's end AAPL closed at 163.62, but weakened further in after-market trading to 162.47.
MPTraders members expressed their appreciation for this and other of Mike's recent calls.
"That's some really, really great charting Mike. Fabulous work this week," wrote member FJB.
"Super charts Mike, singlehandedly kept me out of any deep trouble this week. Thank you!" added Mary.
Member ksim summed it up: "Not only kept me out of trouble for the last 6 weeks, but I have made enough money, playing both long and short, to keep my membership for the next 500+ years! Thank you very much for the great guidance."
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