Divining the Market's Direction

Wall Street analysts and pundits alike are grasping for reasons to explain Tuesday's 236-point rally in the Dow. Was it the Bernanke speech? A surprise quarter from Home Depot ? Maybe a turn in oil?

Actually, none of those reasons are right. Today was all about the technicals. While fundamentals investors might not have seen this move coming, the chartists sure did. Some very specific things caused the pop, and Cramer wanted to make sure that investors used it to their advantage.

Watch the videofor a technical analysis of the market right now and how to plan your next move.

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