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The Abandoned Baby Candlestick Trading Pattern: Bullish & Bearish (Updated August 2026)

Al Hill : August 21, 2026

[Updated August 2026 — refreshed for current market context and SEO best practices.]

We have discussed a number of candlestick patterns on the...

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Doji: Bullish or Bearish? + Spinning Top, & Harami Indecision Candles [Updated August 2026]

John McDowell : August 16, 2026

Ever wonder, "What is a doji candlestick pattern?" Is a doji candle bullish or bearish? How about a spinning top? Our goal in this tutorial is to...

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The Shooting Star Candlestick Pattern & the Hammer Candlestick Pattern [Updated August 2026]

Al Hill : August 1, 2026
Last Updated: August 15, 2026

The shooting star is a single bearish candlestick pattern that is common in technical analysis. The candle falls into the “hammer” group and is a...

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Candlestick Patterns Explained: Bullish & Bearish Setups [Updated July 2026]

John McDowell : July 29, 2026

Trading without candlestick patterns is a lot like flying in the night with no visibility. Sure, it is doable, but it requires special training...

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Candlestick Charts – Reversal Patterns [Updated July 2026]

Al Hill : July 27, 2026

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Day Trading Bottom Tails for Profits [Updated July 2026]

Al Hill : July 21, 2026

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Spinning Top – 2 Trading Methods to Increase Their Accuracy [Updated July 2026]

Al Hill : July 8, 2026

In this article, I will discuss how to combine spinning tops with other candlestick formations and volume candles to pinpoint market reversals and...