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6 Reliable Bullish Candlestick Pattern [Updated September 2026]

John McDowell : September 7, 2026

A proper education in price action wouldn’t be complete without understanding when, how, and where to go long on a stock. Especially using bullish ...

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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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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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Three Black Crows Candlestick Pattern Tutorial [Updated June 2026]

John McDowell : June 2, 2026

Three black crows sounds ominous -- like a murder of crows circling a meal. And when it comes to stock trading, this candlestick pattern usually does...

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8 Best Bearish Candlestick Patterns for Day Trading [Free Cheat Sheet!] [Updated May 2026]

John McDowell : May 16, 2026

Recently, we discussed the general history of candlesticks and their patterns in a prior post. We also have a great tutorial on the most reliable...

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Three White Soldiers: 3 Things You Must Consider Before Trading [Updated May 2026]

Al Hill : May 16, 2026

The Three White Soldiers pattern is a popular bullish candlestick pattern. It is fairly easy for most traders to spot in real time given the 3 large...

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Stars, Dojis, and Abandoned Babies — Powerful Reversal Strategies [Updated April 2026]

Al Hill : April 23, 2026

Candlestick patterns can have some crazy names sometimes. Stars, dojis, and abandoned babies? The Japanese were fond of naming candlestick patterns...