As long as any forthcoming weakness in BP is contained above 34.60/45, my pattern and momentum work argues for upside continuation off of the initial upleg from the Sept 29 low at 29.35 to the Oct 9 low at 36.50.

My optimal upside targets are 37.80 and then 39.00.

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