Bottom line. Guess I still have more to learn... I checked many stocks and MACD does seem to be a good indicator since it usually preceeds price increases which is what you want. Maybe expecting too much to have the price go up as soon as I buy. I won't give up on charting yet. Hopefully have better luck with timing of pr release on the next one. Don't want you guys to get the idea that I was poking fun at charting with my somewhat sarcastic remarks. Just a little frustrated and let-down I guess.