Great post Free Neb! I agree.
As we all know, nothing goes straight up (and stays there). Even charts have to 'rinse and repeat' for a continued, forward positive outcome. IMO. Charts are a very positive tool in market evaluation and decision making. In my mind this would be the "history" side.
To me, the "future" side would be the fundamentals. I believe that PR's, NR's what have you, have a direct effect on investor evaluation thus influencing chart movement.
Myself lean on the side of fundamentals, believing that "future" good news can influence "history" chart direction.
I of course am speaking for myself in a long term direction.IMHO
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