5 Stocks You Shouldn't Ignore
by Jon Lewis 08/12/09
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Sometimes it's best to let the charts do the talking.
I went through some of my scans and filters to come up with a few stocks that are receiving solid trendline support.
Check these five stocks for potential bullish plays.
Barrick Gold (ABX) and the 100-day moving average:
Gilead Sciences (GILD) and the 100-day:
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