KLAC

WED 2/4: KLAC – CALLING A FINAL SELL SIGNAL @ $1,311.20 +4.6%

James F. Taulman BB - SIDEBAR, KLAC, PERFORMANCE, TDBO, TDBO PERFORMANCE

3:52 PM – The sharp sell-off is continuing, with shares now closing below the 50 DMA. That is a clear technical violation and confirms further deterioration following the earnings reaction. Calling a FINAL SELL SIGNAL here and closing out coverage.

SELL SIGNALS:
12/31 (1/3) @ $1,235.87 –1.4%
2/2 (1/3) @ $1,409.98 +12.5%
2/4 (1/3) @ $1,311.20 +4.6% FINAL

OVERALL P/L: +5.2%

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: The 50 DMA Is the Line That Matters

  • Breaks of the 50 DMA signal a deeper change in trend.

  • When selling pressure persists after earnings, risk escalates quickly.

  • Exiting on major moving-average violations keeps gains protected and realized.

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MON 2/2: KLAC – CALLING A 2ND SELL SIGNAL @ $1,409.98 +12.5%

James F. Taulman BB - SIDEBAR, KLAC, PERFORMANCE, TDBO, TDBO PERFORMANCE

3:55 PM – Shares are not making a quick recovery from Friday’s earnings sell-off and continue to show downside pressure. With momentum failing to reassert itself, I’m calling a 2ND SELL SIGNAL here and taking some profits.

SELL SIGNALS:
12/31 (1/3) @ $1,235.87 –1.4%
2/2 (1/3) @ $1,409.98 +12.5%

OVERALL P/L: +5.6%

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: Earnings Damage Needs Fast Repair

  • Strong stocks snap back quickly after earnings sell-offs.

  • When recovery stalls, risk shifts against the position.

  • Scaling out as momentum fails protects gains already earned.

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WED 12/31: KLAC – CALLING A 1ST SELL SIGNAL @ $1,235.87 -1.4%

James F. Taulman BB - SIDEBAR, KLAC, PERFORMANCE, TDBO, TDBO PERFORMANCE

9:55 AM – Shares are clearly breaking below the 10 DMA this morning, signaling a loss of short-term momentum. Calling a 1ST SELL SIGNAL here to reduce exposure as the trend weakens.

SELL SIGNALS:
12/31 (1/3) @ $1,235.87 –1.4%

ULTRA Trader’s Tip: The 10 DMA Comes First

  • The 10 DMA is the earliest warning system for momentum shifts.

  • Breaks below this line should be respected immediately, not rationalized.

  • Acting quickly on minor violations helps prevent small losses from becoming larger ones.

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