11 November 2025
Reading the first hour on ASX blue chips
How opening auctions, gap fills, and early volume spikes reshape the day’s bias before lunch.
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Notes from the markup desk
Practical technical analysis writing for Australian market hours — techniques, failed setups, and routines that survive a full-time job.
2 December 2025
When a textbook head-and-shoulders fails
False pattern breaks teach more than perfect textbook prints — if you measure the invalidation correctly.
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17 January 2026
Volume confirmation without overcomplicating the chart
Three volume checks that fit on a sticky note — enough for discretionary chart work without indicator clutter.
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8 February 2026
Building a weekly chart routine that survives a full-time job
A Sunday evening markup habit that keeps part-time traders oriented without living inside five-minute bars.
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1 March 2026
Support and resistance as zones, not single ticks
Why drawing a thick band instead of a hairline price improves entries and reduces stop hunting anxiety.
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