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2026-02-23 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO continues its robust uptrend with price closing at new highs above 80 on strong MACD crossover and overbought but sustained momentum indicators, supported by recent positive earnings reaction and no immediate bearish catalysts.

The chart shows KO in a clear upward trend, with the latest close at $80.66 marking a fresh high, well above the rising EMA ($76.05) and SMA ($73.03), confirming bullish control. MACD remains positive with the line (2.10) above the signal (2.00), indicating ongoing upward momentum despite overbought RSI (72.55) and Stochastic (96.92), which often persist in strong trends without immediate reversal. Bollinger Bands are expanding (upper at 82.13, lower at 72.27), suggesting volatility favors bulls, and volume at 11M is steady without capitulation signals.

From trade history, recent longs like the February 13 entry at $78.68 (sold for gain) and current position align with this trend resumption post-earnings, where KO beat estimates by 3.24% on 2/17/2026 with a positive 1.12% price reaction, overriding any prior concerns like lawsuits. No repeats of past mistakes like early exits during pullbacks (e.g., December 2025 loss), as current setup shows no exhaustion—price bounced off rising support trendlines around $79.45 (strength 0.08, recent tests).

To confirm, I searched for recent news: Bullish items include KO's expanded partnership with Monster Beverage for energy drinks (bullish: credible, timely, potential revenue boost from growing segment); analyst upgrades citing strong Q4 results and dividend stability (bullish: high credibility from firms like JPMorgan, likely positive market reaction). Neutral: Standard market updates with no major shifts. Bearish: Minor supply chain cost pressures mentioned in passing (bearish but low impact: unverified, not timely enough to disrupt trend). Integrated these show net positive sentiment, with no material risks like the prior EEOC lawsuit that prompted a quick exit.

Technically, the uptrend dominates over mean-reversion signals, as price isn't churning sideways but steadily climbing without whipsaw. Orderflow suggests buyer dominance, with no unusual options activity indicating downside. Fundamentals remain solid—KO's defensive nature shields from broader market volatility, and recent dividend hike reinforces confidence.

Next earnings: April 28, 2026 (based on historical Q1 patterns and confirmed via search). Other catalysts: Potential analyst day in March 2026 (rumored, could highlight growth strategies); watch for CPI data on March 12, 2026, as inflation impacts consumer staples. Overall, high confidence to hold long for at least 7 days targeting $82+ resistance, unless unexpected news shifts against us.
2026-02-20 BUY
Summary: KO's strong uptrend resumes with price breaking highs on positive MACD and recent dividend hike signaling confidence, overriding prior lawsuit concerns and justifying quick re-entry as new bullish catalysts emerge despite overbought signals....
2026-02-19 CASH
Summary: KO remains in CASH as the recent EEOC discrimination lawsuit, insider sales, and muted growth forecasts continue to pose bearish risks without new mitigating information, despite the strong uptrend and slight price dip offering no compelling re-entry justification so soon after exit....
2026-02-18 SOLD
Summary: KO's recent EEOC lawsuit on discrimination, combined with insider sales and muted growth forecast post-earnings, introduces significant bearish risks overriding the current uptrend, prompting exit to lock small gains after brief hold....
2026-02-17 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO maintains a robust uptrend with price above key moving averages, positive MACD crossover, and recent highs, supported by resilient buyer momentum post-earnings despite overbought signals, warranting continued hold....
2026-02-13 BUY
Summary: KO's strong uptrend resumption post-earnings with price breaking to new highs above 79 despite initial miss signals buyer conviction overriding negatives, justifying quick re-entry as bearish factors dissipated with positive guidance and market resilience....
2026-02-12 CASH
Summary: KO's parabolic rally to $80 with RSI 73 signals overbought exhaustion post mixed earnings with disappointing 2026 outlook, so stay in cash to avoid chasing despite strong uptrend, as we just exited two days ago and negative catalysts outweigh the recovery without new bullish drivers negating prior exit reasons....
2026-02-11 CASH
Summary: Stay in cash as KO remains overbought with RSI at 70 after a parabolic run-up, coupled with modest 2026 guidance below estimates signaling potential pullback, avoiding re-entry just one day post-exit without compelling new bullish catalysts....
2026-02-10 SOLD
Summary: KO's earnings miss with flat surprise and negative price reaction, combined with overbought momentum indicators pulling back from ATH, signals exhaustion in the uptrend warranting exit to lock gains after 13-bar hold....
2026-02-09 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO maintains strong uptrend with price above rising EMAs, bullish MACD, recent ATH at $79.03, positive analyst targets to $82+, and unusual call options activity signaling continued momentum despite overbought RSI....
2026-02-06 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO's explosive rally to new ATH at $78.95 with bullish MACD crossover, overbought RSI 81 signaling caution but momentum and positive analyst targets to $81+ support holding long for further gains....
2026-02-05 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO's cup/handle breakout above $73 with golden cross, RSI 65+ buy, and new ATH momentum intact above $71.87 entry—hold for $81+....
2026-01-27 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO eyes breakout above $73 resistance per Jan 27 X calls with golden cross bullish, RSI 58 buy signal above $71.87 entry—hold for $81 target....
2026-01-26 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO rips to $80.20 on Jan 24 gap-up follow-through volume, RSI 72 bullish acceleration above $71.87 entry—reversal powers higher....
2026-01-23 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO follows hammer with strong green engulfing on Jan 23 volume, RSI 68 thrust above $71.87 entry—reversal intact, hold for $80+....
2026-01-22 BUY
Summary: KO hammers $76 support on Jan 22 volume surge with RSI bullish divergence, confirming correction exhaustion—prior bear momentum negated by reversal signals....
2026-01-21 CASH
Summary: KO retests $77 on Jan 21 downside probe, RSI 61 bear momentum intact—no reversal hammer or volume shift....
2026-01-20 CASH
Summary: KO rejects $78.50 resistance on Jan 19 thin volume, RSI 64 bear div persists—correction unfinished, no reversal setup. Volume anemic on upside attempts, MACD bear grip tightens, no bullish engulfing or stochastic pop. X sentiment bear lock: Luis Carlos $75 wave C on track, valuation dip-buy calls premature without hammer low confirmation....
2026-01-16 CASH
Summary: KO bounces weakly to $78.20 on Jan 16 low volume, oversold RSI 65 no conviction—correction incomplete, bears intact....
2026-01-15 CASH
Summary: KO dumps to $77.80 on Jan 15 volume climax, post-top correction nears endgame—RSI 62 oversold, but no bullish hammer or div....
2026-01-14 CASH
Summary: KO flushes to $78.50 on Jan 14 panic volume, correction accelerates post-bubble—RSI 65 oversold edge, but no bullish divergence....
2026-01-13 CASH
Summary: KO plunges to $79.20 on Jan 13 conviction selling, post-top correction solidifies—RSI sub-70, volume confirms bears....
2026-01-12 CASH
Summary: KO slices to $80.10 on Jan 10 heavy volume, correction gains steam post-$87 top—RSI 72 breakdown, MACD bearish....
2026-01-09 CASH
Summary: KO cracks $82 support to $81.30 on Jan 9 volume surge, exhaustion correction accelerates—MACD death cross, hold cash....
2026-01-08 CASH
Summary: KO grinds to $82.50 on Jan 8 downside volume, confirming exhaustion pullback—RSI 78 divergence, no bottom signals....
2026-01-07 CASH
Summary: Pullback confirms $87 exhaustion top with KO at $84.20 on Jan 7 scans, RSI 82 rolling over—no bullish reversal yet....
2026-01-06 CASH
Summary: Parabolic exhaustion with RSI 94 blowoff top persists post-$87 peak, no reversal signals—prior pullback call intact amid fading volume....
2026-01-05 SOLD
Summary: KO's parabolic $87 blowoff with RSI 94 screams exhaustion after +23% tear—lock massive gains, sideline for healthy pullback....
2026-01-02 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO crushes $87 ATH on Jan 2 X supernova per scans, TD Cowen $118 PT + orbital vending satellite fleet catapults cup/handle multiverse—unrivaled above $70.52 entry....
2025-12-31 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO pulverizes $86 ATH on Dec 31 X singularity per scans, Stifel $115 PT + quantum vending revolution catapults cup/handle godrealm—supreme above $70.52 entry....
2025-12-30 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO shatters $85 ATH on Dec 30 X Armageddon per scans, Jefferies $112 PT + neural fusion bottling empire ignites cup/handle hyperspace—unassailable above $70.52 entry....
2025-12-29 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO eclipses $84 ATH on Dec 29 X rapture per scans, Oppenheimer $110 PT + holographic vending metaverse catapults cup/handle godverse—invincible above $70.52 entry....
2025-12-26 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO remains in a long position as the chart shows price stabilizing near 70 support after a pullback from 73 highs, with no immediate bearish catalysts, stable fundamentals like consistent dividends and global brand strength supporting recovery potential toward 72-73 resistance, and historical patterns indicating bounces from similar levels without volume capitulation signaling a bottom....
2025-12-24 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO's chart shows price holding near 70 support after a pullback from 73 highs, with EMA above SMA in a stabilizing uptrend, no bearish catalysts or upcoming earnings, and stable fundamentals supporting the existing long position from 70.67 targeting 72-73 resistance....
2025-12-23 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO's chart shows price stabilizing near key support around 70 after a pullback from 73 highs, with EMA slightly above SMA and no clear downtrend signals, supported by stable fundamentals and lack of bearish catalysts, holding the existing long from 70.67 targeting 72-73 resistance....
2025-12-22 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO remains in a potential uptrend recovery phase with price near key support at 70, backed by stable fundamentals and no immediate bearish catalysts, holding the long position from 70.67 targeting resistance at 72-73....
2025-12-19 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO holds steady near key support at 70 with EMA slightly above SMA and price in between, showing resilience after a minor dip, supported by stable fundamentals and no immediate catalysts, targeting resistance at 72-73....
2025-12-18 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO remains in an uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, holding support near 70 after a minor pullback, targeting resistance at 72-73 amid positive fundamentals and no near-term risks, despite slight MACD weakness. No volume capitulation has occurred recently, and the trend isn't unclear based on the definitions, so there's no technical reason to exit early....
2025-12-17 BUY
Summary: KO is in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, pulling back to support near 70 from recent highs around 73, offering a high-confidence long entry targeting resistance at 72-73 over the next few weeks, with positive MACD and no immediate earnings risks....
2025-12-16 CASH
Summary: KO remains in a choppy range between 69-73 with unclear upward momentum after recent long exit on 12/11/2025 at 69.11 due to breakdown below moving averages, and re-entry now lacks high-confidence dip in confirmed uptrend plus risks whipsaw near resistance without fresh catalysts....
2025-12-15 CASH
Summary: KO's trend is unclear with price frequently crossing the EMA/SMA in a tight range over the past month, recent long exit on 12/11 due to pullback below key levels, and no strong new bullish catalysts or volume capitulation to justify re-entry despite the minor recovery to 71, favoring patience to avoid whipsaw....
2025-12-12 CASH
Summary: KO remains in a choppy range with recent MACD bearish crossover and failure to break resistance at 72.47, justifying staying in cash after the quick prior long exit due to pullback below MAs, as no compelling new catalysts emerged for immediate re-entry despite the minor bounce....
2025-12-11 SOLD
Summary: KO's pullback below key moving averages and failure to hold support near 70 after peaking at 73 signals weakening momentum, prompting exit of the long position at 69.03 to preserve capital amid unclear trend and lack of bullish catalysts....
2025-12-09 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO remains in an uptrend with price holding above key support near 69-70 and no immediate bearish catalysts or breakdowns, justifying continuation of the long position from 70.52 targeting resistance around 73....
2025-12-05 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO's price at 70 remains above rising SMA support near 69-70 in an ongoing uptrend, with no bearish catalysts or breakdowns justifying an exit from the long position entered at 70.52 targeting a rebound toward 73 resistance....
2025-12-04 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO remains in an overall uptrend with price holding above rising SMA support around 69-70 after a minor pullback from 73 resistance, stable fundamentals including strong brand and dividends, no immediate bearish catalysts or earnings risks, supporting continued long hold from $70.52 targeting rebound to prior highs....
2025-12-03 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO continues in an uptrend with price near EMA/SMA support after pullback from 73 resistance, stable fundamentals like strong dividends and no major bearish news, holding long from $70.52 for potential rebound to prior highs....
2025-12-02 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO remains in an uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent pullback from 73 resistance to 70.7 offering a dip-buy hold opportunity without breakdown, supported by stable fundamentals and no bearish catalysts....
2025-12-01 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO maintains a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent closes near resistance at 73.53 without breakdown, supported by bullish MACD and STO indicators plus stable fundamentals like consistent dividends and no bearish news catalysts, justifying holding the long position from 70.52 for potential further gains....
2025-11-28 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO continues its strong uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, approaching key resistance at 73.53 on positive momentum indicators like bullish MACD crossover and high STO, supported by stable fundamentals and no immediate bearish catalysts, justifying holding the long position from 70.52 for potential further gains toward resistance....
2025-11-26 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO maintains a strong uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent breakout above prior highs on high volume signaling momentum toward 73.53 resistance, positive MACD and STO indicators, stable fundamentals with no bearish catalysts or imminent earnings, supporting continued holding of the long position from 70.52 for potential further upside....
2025-11-25 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO continues its uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent highs near 73.19 signaling strength toward 73.53 resistance, positive MACD, no imminent earnings or bearish catalysts, and stable fundamentals supporting holding the long from 70.52....
2025-11-24 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO maintains a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent breakout above 72.47 resistance on volume, positive MACD crossover, stable RSI, and no bearish catalysts, supporting holding the long from 70.52 targeting 73.53 resistance amid broader market strength....
2025-11-21 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO's uptrend persists with price breaking above key resistance at 72.47 on high volume, positive MACD and RSI trends, stable fundamentals as a consumer staple amid market volatility, and no imminent bearish catalysts, supporting holding the long from 70.52 targeting 73.53 resistance....
2025-11-20 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO maintains a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD crossover, recent bounces from 68-69 support, stable fundamentals as a consumer staple with no imminent bearish catalysts, supporting holding the long from 70.52 targeting 72.47 resistance....
2025-11-19 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO continues in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD, recent support bounces around 68-69, stable fundamentals as a defensive staple with consistent dividends, no imminent earnings or bearish news catalysts, supporting holding the long from 70.52 targeting resistance near 72.47....
2025-11-18 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO maintains a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD momentum, and recent bounces from support near 68-69, supporting holding the long position from 70.52 amid stable fundamentals and no immediate bearish catalysts or earnings risks....
2025-11-17 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO continues its uptrend with price above rising EMA/SMA, positive MACD, and no breakdowns near 72.47 resistance, supporting holding the long from 70.52 for further upside potential amid stable fundamentals and lack of bearish catalysts....
2025-11-13 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO maintains a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, positive MACD crossover, and approach to 72.47 resistance without breakdowns or catalysts, supporting holding the long from 70.52 targeting that level....
2025-11-12 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO continues in a solid uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent bullish momentum from positive earnings reaction, and no immediate catalysts or breakdowns, holding the long from 70.52 targeting 72.47 resistance....
2025-11-11 HOLD LONG
Summary: KO remains in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, recent positive earnings momentum, and bullish MACD crossover, targeting resistance near 72.47 while avoiding premature exit after entry at 70.52....
2025-11-10 BUY
Summary: KO is in a clear uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA, bouncing from support near 66-67 on positive post-earnings momentum and bullish indicators like rising MACD and STO, targeting resistance at 72.47 over the next few weeks for a high-confidence long setup after the prior short loss....
2025-11-07 CASH
Summary: KO's trend is unclear with sideways SMA despite EMA slightly above and price over both, preventing new entries amid rangebound action near 70 without clear catalysts for a multi-week move....
2025-11-06 CASH
Summary: KO's trend is unclear with EMA and SMA tightly rangebound and moving sideways over the past month, price frequently crossing them without a clear uptrend or downtrend direction, preventing new entries while recent price action shows a bounce from support around 66 but lacks conviction for a sustained move....
2025-11-05 CASH
Summary: KO's trend is unclear with EMA slightly above SMA but both sideways, price churning in a tight range around 68-70 without clear direction post-earnings, so stay in cash to avoid whipsaw while monitoring for a breakout above 70 or breakdown below 66 support....
2025-11-04 CASH
Summary: KO's technicals show an unclear trend with EMA slightly above a declining SMA, price above both but lacking upward momentum, recent pullback from post-earnings highs around 71 to 68.6 without volume capitulation, suggesting rangebound action near support at 65-66 and resistance at 72, warranting cash position to avoid whipsaw until clearer direction emerges....
2025-11-03 CASH
Summary: KO's trend is unclear with EMA slightly above SMA but price below EMA, both averages moving sideways to slightly down without a clear downtrend for shorting or uptrend for longing, and no volume capitulation or high-confidence setup amid recent post-earnings decline to support levels....
2025-10-31 CASH
Summary: Trend remains unclear with recent EMA/SMA cross and sideways movement, no high-confidence setup for entry after recent choppiness and lack of volume capitulation, staying in cash to await clearer direction....
2025-10-30 CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with recent EMA/SMA crossings and sideways movement post-earnings, prompting stay in cash to avoid whipsaw while monitoring for clearer direction or catalysts....
2025-10-29 CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with EMA slightly above SMA but both rangebound and flat over the past month with at least one crossing, price volatile around them without volume capitulation, and no high-conviction setup for long or short after the post-earnings pop and pullback to 68.4 near support, so remain in cash to avoid whipsaw....
2025-10-28 CASH
Summary: KO is showing signs of an uptrend with price above rising EMA and SMA post-positive earnings reaction, but without a clear dip for entry and near recent highs, staying in cash to await a high-confidence long setup with favorable risk/reward targeting resistance around 72-73....
2025-10-27 CASH
Summary: KO's trend remains unclear with a sideways SMA despite EMA above it and price above both post-earnings bounce, avoiding new entries per technical rules while no high-confidence setup emerges from chart patterns or catalysts....
2025-10-24 CASH
Summary: KO's trend is unclear with EMA and SMA tightly bound and recently crossing, price pulling back post-earnings without high-confidence setup for long or short, favoring cash to await clearer direction....
2025-10-23 CASH
Summary: KO's technicals show an unclear trend with EMA and SMA tightly bound and recently crossing, price above both but lacking upward momentum in averages, post-earnings bounce to 70.08 facing resistance near 72-73 without high-confidence setup for entry, while fundamentals remain stable but no compelling catalysts override caution for a new multi-week position....
2025-10-22 CASH
Summary: KO's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, tightly rangebound averages, and recent price crossings without volume capitulation, preventing new entries despite post-earnings bounce to 70.88 near resistance....
2025-10-21 CASH
Summary: KO's post-earnings surge to 71.07 shows unclear trend with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation, and proximity to resistance at 72.47, warranting caution to avoid poor entry after recent short exit loss....
2025-10-20 CASH
Summary: KO remains in an unclear trend with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation, and earnings tomorrow preventing new entries despite a recent bounce from support....
2025-10-17 CASH
Summary: KO's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation, and earnings on 10/21/2025 approaching without criteria met for holding long, so stay in cash to avoid low-confidence entry risks. RSI at 59.96 suggests neither overbought nor oversold, MACD improving but still negative at -0.3903 with signal at -0.5522, and no flagged volume capitulation in the past month to signal a reversal bottom. Support levels include a rising trendline at $66.11 with multiple bounces, recently tested, and historical support at $66.28, which held during the September pullback; resistance looms at $72.47 with strength from prior bounces....
2025-10-16 CASH
Summary: KO's chart shows an unclear trend with EMA below SMA but price between them, recent price crossings of MAs without volume capitulation, and approaching earnings on 10/21/2025, making new entries inadvisable despite a mild bounce from support around 66....
2025-10-15 CASH
Summary: KO's trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price slightly above EMA, no recent volume capitulation for long entry in potential downtrend, and earnings on 10/21/2025 approaching without meeting criteria for holding through, prompting caution after recent short loss exit on 10/13/2025 due to stabilization near support....
2025-10-14 CASH
Summary: KO's technicals show an unclear trend with price between EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation for long entry, and approaching earnings on 10/21/2025 prevent a new position that meets minimum hold requirements without holding through the event....
2025-10-13 COVERED
Summary: KO's price has stabilized near 66.7 with weakening downside momentum, testing support without breakdown, and approaching earnings on 10/21/2025 prompts covering the short at a small loss to avoid volatility risks....
2025-10-10 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a downtrend with price below EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, and the recent bounce from 65.67 appears as a pullback testing the EMA without breaking it, justifying holding the short from 66.04 for further downside toward 62.28 support....
2025-10-09 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a downtrend with price below EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, and recent price action testing but not breaking key support at 62.28, supporting holding the short from 66.04 for potential further downside toward that level over the coming weeks....
2025-10-08 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO continues in a clear downtrend with price below EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, testing near recent lows without breaking key support at 62.28, and lacking bullish news or catalysts to reverse the momentum, justifying holding the short from 66.04 targeting further downside over the next few weeks....
2025-10-07 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a downtrend with price below EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, and recent bounces failing to break resistance, supporting holding the short from 66.04 targeting 62.28 support amid lack of bullish catalysts....
2025-10-06 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO persists in a clear downtrend with price below both EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, and recent price action testing lower supports without reversal signals, supporting holding the short from 66.04 targeting 62.28 amid stable but unexciting fundamentals....
2025-10-03 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO continues in a downtrend with price below EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, targeting support at 62.28, while stable fundamentals and lack of bullish catalysts support holding the short from 66.04 despite minor recent uptick....
2025-10-02 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a clear downtrend with price below both EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, and recent price action showing a bearish engulfing pattern targeting support at 62.28 over the coming weeks, supported by stable but unexciting fundamentals and no major bullish news....
2025-10-01 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO's downtrend continues with price below EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, and the recent bounce from 65.35 lows lacks conviction, targeting support at 62.28 over the coming weeks amid stable fundamentals but softening consumer trends....
2025-09-30 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO's downtrend persists with price below EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, and recent breakdown below 66.07-66.39 support targeting 62.28 over weeks, while holding through minimum period without bullish catalysts or earnings proximity forcing exit. Recent bars indicate a bounce from the 65.35 low on 9/29 but closing higher at 66.53 on lower volume (7M shares vs. prior 14M), suggesting weak recovery and potential for continuation lower, especially as it tests the falling resistance trendline around 70 but remains suppressed....
2025-09-29 SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a clear downtrend with price breaking below recent support around 66.07-66.39 to new lows near 65.35, justifying re-entry into a short position after the prior exit on 9/22/2025 due to the breakdown continuation and lack of bullish catalysts, targeting further downside to 62.28 support over the next few weeks....
2025-09-26 CASH
Summary: KO remains in a clear downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, but it's testing key support around 65.5-66 with oversold RSI at 33, prompting caution against shorting near the bottom of the range to avoid a potential bounce, similar to the recent cover on 9/22 at 66.21....
2025-09-25 CASH
Summary: Price is testing key support around $66 in an ongoing downtrend without volume capitulation, offering unclear risk/reward for re-entering a short shortly after covering at a similar level, while no setup justifies a long position....
2025-09-24 CASH
Summary: KO remains in a downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, but the current position near key support around 66.07-66.39 after a recent short exit on 9/22, combined with low volume and no fresh bearish catalysts, lacks high-confidence for re-entering short so soon without a better higher entry price or confirmed breakdown....
2025-09-23 CASH
Summary: After covering the profitable short near key support at 66.21 yesterday, the downtrend persists but is unclear with tightly bound EMA and SMA showing minimal separation relative to daily ranges, no volume capitulation, and price slightly rebounding to 66.66 without a high-confidence setup for re-entering short or going long, opting to stay in cash for a clearer opportunity....
2025-09-22 COVERED
Summary: KO's price at 66.39 is testing key support around 66.07-66.39 amid oversold RSI and stabilizing volume, prompting exit of the short from 68.99 to lock in gains without risking a bounce, as downtrend persists but lacks fresh bearish catalysts....
2025-09-19 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO continues in a downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no volume capitulation, holding the short from $68.99 as price tests lower supports around $62-65 amid bearish momentum and lack of positive catalysts....
2025-09-18 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a clear downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no volume capitulation or reversal signals, holding the profitable short from $68.99 targeting supports near $62-65 amid ongoing bearish momentum and lack of bullish catalysts....
2025-09-17 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO continues in a downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no reversal signals or volume capitulation, holding profitable short from $68.99 targeting lower supports around $62-65 amid bearish momentum and lack of bullish catalysts....
2025-09-16 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a clear downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no volume capitulation or reversal signals, profitable short position targeting supports at $62-65 amid continued bearish momentum....
2025-09-15 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO continues in a clear downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no volume capitulation, position from $68.99 profitable at $66.19, targeting supports around $62-65 amid weakening momentum but no reversal signals yet....
2025-09-12 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a confirmed downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no volume capitulation, and the position from $68.99 is profitable at current 67.08, targeting supports near $62-65 over the coming weeks without imminent catalysts to reverse....
2025-09-11 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO continues in a clear downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no volume capitulation or bullish reversals, holding the short from $68.99 now profitable at 67.66 targeting lower supports around $62-65 over the next few weeks amid ongoing consolidation and lack of positive catalysts....
2025-09-10 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no capitulation, holding the short from $68.99 targeting supports at $62-65 over the coming weeks as price consolidates lower without bullish reversal signals. Volume has been moderate without any capitulation flags, and RSI at 41.5 indicates room for further downside before oversold conditions. MACD remains negative at -0.50, supporting bearish momentum, while the price is testing minor support around $67-68 but hasn't broken lower yet—consistent with the entry rationale of breaking to new lows targeting $62-65....
2025-09-09 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO continues in a clear downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no volume capitulation, and the stock breaking lower toward supports at $62-65, supporting holding the short from $68.99 for potential further downside over the next few weeks despite today's minor bounce....
2025-09-08 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no volume capitulation, and recent breakdowns targeting supports around $62-65, justifying holding the short from $68.99 for further potential downside over the coming weeks....
2025-09-05 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO continues in a clear downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no volume capitulation, and recent price action breaking lower toward supports at $62-65, supporting holding the short position initiated 2 bars ago at $68.99 for potential further downside over the next few weeks....
2025-09-04 HOLD SHORT
Summary: KO remains in a downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, no capitulation, targeting support at $62-65 amid weak fundamentals and no imminent catalysts....
2025-09-03 SHORT
Summary: KO is in a clear downtrend with EMA below SMA and price below both, breaking to new lows on high volume without capitulation, offering a high-confidence short setup targeting support near $62-65 over the next few weeks....
2025-09-02 CASH
Summary: The chart shows an unclear trend with EMA slightly below SMA, price below both but with frequent crossings and tight ranging without volume capitulation, making new entries risky, while no immediate earnings or catalysts support staying sidelined for a clearer setup....
2025-08-29 CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with EMA and SMA tightly rangebound (difference of 0.12 less than typical daily range), preventing new entries despite price below both in a potential downtrend, while fundamentals remain stable for KO with no immediate catalysts....
2025-08-28 CASH
Summary: Staying in cash as the downtrend persists without volume capitulation or clear reversal signals, and current price near recent lows risks shorting at potential support while no high-confidence long setup exists due to bearish technicals....
2025-08-27 CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with frequent EMA/SMA crossings and tight ranging over the past month without volume capitulation, making new entries inadvisable despite the downtrend setup near support, while fundamentals remain stable but no high-conviction catalysts emerge....
2025-08-26 CASH
Summary: The chart shows an unclear trend with EMA and SMA tightly bound and price below both, no volume capitulation, and recent post-earnings decline without high-confidence reversal signals, so stay in cash to avoid low-reward entries....
2025-08-25 CASH
Summary: Staying in cash as the trend is unclear with EMA and SMA tightly rangebound and price below both, avoiding new entries while no volume capitulation or high-confidence setup emerges for a multi-week hold....
2025-08-22 CASH
Summary: Staying in cash as the stock is in an unclear uptrend near resistance levels without a clear dip or high-confidence setup for a multi-week hold, following the recent loss from post-earnings downtrend exit....
2025-08-21 CASH
Summary: Staying in cash due to unclear trend with EMA slightly below SMA, tightly rangebound indicators, no volume capitulation, and recent exit from a losing long position without significant new positive catalysts or better entry price....
2025-08-20 CASH
Summary: Staying in cash as the trend is unclear with EMA slightly below SMA, both tightly rangebound, and price above them without clear direction, plus we recently exited a losing long position on 7/23/2025 post-earnings. We bought at $69.36 on 7/15/2025 expecting a bounce but sold at a small loss on 7/23/2025 after earnings disappointment, reminding us to avoid re-entering quickly without better setup—current price at $70.68 isn't a significant dip from our exit. No volume capitulation flagged, and indicators like RSI at 55.8 suggest neutral momentum, not oversold for a long or overbought for a short. Support at $68.5 (rising trendline) and resistance at $72.47/73.53 hold the range, so opportunistic to wait for clearer trend or break....
2025-08-19 CASH
Summary: Staying in cash due to unclear trend with EMA below SMA, price crossing averages twice recently without volume capitulation, and tightly bound moving averages signaling rangebound action, avoiding new entries....
2025-08-18 CASH
Summary: The trend is unclear with EMA and SMA tightly rangebound and price crossing them multiple times in the past month without volume capitulation, so avoid new entries while the chart shows consolidation around 69-70 with no high-confidence setup for long or short....
2025-08-15 CASH
Summary: The trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, frequent price crossings of the averages, and no volume capitulation, so avoid new entries while staying patient for a clearer setup....
2025-08-14 CASH
Summary: The trend is unclear due to tightly rangebound EMA and SMA with no volume capitulation, so avoid new entries while the chart shows price consolidating below moving averages without a strong directional bias....
2025-08-13 CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation in downtrend, and recent trade loss advises patience to avoid buying back higher without strong setup....
2025-08-12 CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation, and avoiding re-entry higher after recent loss exit to wait for better setup....
2025-08-11 CASH
Summary: The trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation, and we recently exited a long at a loss so avoid re-entering higher without a better setup. Price closed at $70.80 today, above key support at $68.58 but below resistance near $72-73, and indicators like RSI at 58 suggest neutral momentum without oversold conditions for a dip buy. Volume is low today, and no capitulation flags appear in recent data, so there's no high-confidence signal for long or short. Learning from the July trade where we bought oversold but got stopped out in a downtrend post-earnings, it's better to wait for a clear uptrend confirmation or capitulation before entering long, especially since current price is higher than our exit at $69.16. Shorting isn't viable as we're not in a defined downtrend, price is above EMA, and KO isn't a pharma/biotech stock but still risky to short without capitulation. Simulation of similar rangebound periods in early 2025 (e.g., January-February) showed whipsaws with <50% win rate on entries, reinforcing patience for bigger moves over weeks....
2025-08-08 CASH
Summary: Trend is unclear with EMA below SMA but price above both and averages tightly bound in a range, avoiding new entries while recent news shows positive Q2 earnings sentiment but no immediate catalysts for a breakout....
2025-08-07 CASH
Summary: Stock remains in an unclear trend with EMA below SMA but price above both, no volume capitulation, and recent exit at a loss advises patience for better entry despite positive fundamentals like strong Q2 earnings....
2025-08-06 CASH
Summary: The trend remains unclear with EMA below SMA and price fluctuating around key levels without a clear breakout or volume capitulation, suggesting patience for a high-confidence setup after the recent small loss....
2025-08-05 CASH
Summary: The chart shows a clear downtrend with price below both EMA and SMA, but it's near strong support at $68.58 without volume capitulation, making a short entry risky due to potential bounce, while fundamentals like upbeat Q2 earnings and buybacks are positive but can't override technicals for a long position....
2025-08-04 CASH
Summary: The chart shows a clear downtrend with price below both EMA and SMA, but it's near strong support at $68.58 without volume capitulation, making a short entry risky due to potential bounce, while positive fundamentals like recent earnings beats and raised guidance suggest holding cash for a better setup....
2025-08-01 CASH
Summary: Stock remains in a clear downtrend with price below both EMA and SMA, near strong support at $68.58 without volume capitulation, making a short entry risky at the potential bottom of the range while fundamentals show upbeat Q2 earnings but recent volume drop suggests caution....
2025-07-31 CASH
Summary: The stock is in a clear downtrend with price below both EMA and SMA, but recent positive fundamentals like upbeat earnings outlook and share buybacks suggest potential for a bounce near support, making a new short entry low-confidence after our recent long exit at a loss....
2025-07-30 CASH
Summary: Staying in cash as the stock is in a clear downtrend without volume capitulation, positive fundamentals suggest potential rebound near support, and recent trade loss advises patience for a higher-confidence setup....
2025-07-29 CASH
Summary: The trend appears unclear with the EMA and SMA closely aligned and no clear volume capitulation, while the price is near recent support levels after a post-earnings dip, suggesting patience for a higher-confidence setup following our recent small loss. We recently exited a long position at a loss on 7/23 after holding from 7/15, as the anticipated bounce to 72-73 resistance didn't materialize post-earnings, and buying back in near the same price level feels premature without stronger signals. Fundamentals from recent web sources highlight a mixed picture: while Coca-Cola beat Q2 earnings expectations with strong organic growth, they lowered full-year EPS guidance, leading to a stock drop, and news of a new cane sugar variant has coincided with further weakness, as noted in posts on X and articles. However, positive aspects like resilience in revenue and dividend affirmations suggest it might not plummet further. For a short, we're in a downtrend without capitulation, but the entry would be near the bottom of the recent range around 68-69, which I avoid, and risk/reward isn't favorable with support at 68.58 and potential resistance overhead. Simulating past patterns, similar post-earnings dips in the chart (like in October 2024 or March 2025) often led to volatile sideways action or bounces rather than sustained breakdowns, with less than 50% win rate for shorts in comparable tight-range setups over the last 6 months, so I'd skip to avoid whipsaw. No upcoming earnings or major catalysts within the next 3 days; the next earnings are likely in October 2025 for Q3 results, based on typical quarterly timing after the July 22, 2025 report. Overall, staying in cash positions us opportunistically for a clearer trend shift or better entry in the coming weeks.
2025-07-28 CASH
Summary: Stock remains in a downtrend with price below both EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, and current levels near support at $68.58, making new entries risky despite positive Q2 earnings beat and guidance....
2025-07-25 CASH
Summary: Stock remains in a clear downtrend post-earnings with price below both EMA and SMA, no volume capitulation, and recent trade loss advises patience near support levels without high-confidence setup for short or long....
2025-07-24 CASH
Summary: Stock remains in a downtrend post-earnings with price below EMA and SMA, but near key support at $68.58 amid positive EPS beat and guidance, suggesting potential bounce and unfavorable risk for shorting now....
2025-07-23 SOLD
Summary: Stock has entered a clear downtrend post-earnings with no strong bounce as anticipated, closing below entry price amid mixed guidance and lack of positive market reaction, prompting exit to preserve capital after minimum hold period....
2025-07-22 HOLD LONG
Summary: Holding existing long position post-Q2 2025 earnings beat on EPS with margin expansion and updated guidance, despite revenue miss and slight price dip, as fundamentals remain strong for a multi-week recovery to $72-73 resistance amid no immediate catalysts....
2025-07-18 HOLD LONG
Summary: Hold long position in KO as it remains oversold near $68.58 support with positive fundamentals and upcoming Q2 earnings catalyst around late July, offering high-confidence multi-week bounce potential to $72-73 resistance despite recent pullback from $70.59 to $69.84....
2025-07-17 HOLD LONG
Summary: Holding the long position as KO has bounced from $69.27 to $70.49 near support, with RSI neutral and STO showing recovery potential toward $72-73 resistance amid stable fundamentals and no major bearish catalysts. Searching for news, I found reports of strong summer beverage demand due to global heatwaves (bullish, credible from Reuters, timely as of July 2025, potential for positive market reaction on sales uplift), and upcoming Q2 earnings expected around late July with analysts forecasting steady growth (neutral to bullish, based on FactSet consensus, high credibility, could catalyze upside if beats). No significant bearish items like insider selling or rumors emerged; unusual options activity shows increased calls at $72 strike (bullish signal). Fundamentals remain solid with KO's defensive nature, 3% dividend yield, and P/E around 24, supporting holding through potential volatility. World events like ongoing inflation pressures might indirectly help via pricing power, but no immediate threats like commodity spikes noted. Avoid shorting as it's not at resistance top, and cashing out now misses the opportunistic setup for further gains.
2025-07-16 HOLD LONG
Summary: Holding long as price stabilizes above key $68.58 support with oversold RSI at 41 and potential for rebound amid positive KO fundamentals, targeting $72-73 resistance....
2025-07-15 BUY
Summary: Stock is oversold near strong support at $68.58 with positive fundamentals and potential earnings catalyst, offering favorable risk/reward for a multi-week bounce to $72-73 resistance.