I agree about the news...and the taxes!
I know nothing about TA, and I'm actually glad for it. I don't second-guess myself and let great opportunities go by because some wacky number said I should trade instead of learning the qualities (or lack there of) of the companies I invest in. Sure I miss the tops and bottoms of the trading bands, but so what? I have been Über-successful using fundamentals ( and science). In fact, I still own the first company I ever invested in. The eventual dividends helped fund many a new investments (and still does). Fundamental trading has worked MIRACLES for me. If it ain't broke... But then again, those are just my strokes.