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Microsoft higher high sequence suggested buying on dips

In this technical blog, we will look at the past performance of the 1-hour Elliott Wave Charts of Microsoft ticker symbol: MSFT. We presented to members at the elliottwave-forecast . In which, the rally from the 06 January 2023 low unfolded as an impulse structure & showed a higher high sequence favoring more upside to take place. Therefore, we advised members not to sell the stock & buy the dips in 3, 7, or 11 swings at the blue box areas. We will explain the structure & forecast below:

Microsoft 1-hour Elliott Wave chart from 2/06/2023

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Here’s the 1hr Elliott wave chart from the 2/06/2023 Midday update. In which, the short-term cycle from the 1/31/2023 low ended in wave (iii) at $265.15 high. Down from there, the stock made a short-term pullback in wave (iv) to correct that cycle. The internals of that pullback unfolded as Elliott wave zigzag structure where lesser degree wave a ended at $258.06 low. Wave b bounce ended at $264.60 high. And wave c managed to reach the blue box area at $257.41- $252.95 equal legs area. From there, buyers were expected to appear looking for the next leg higher or for a 3 wave bounce minimum.

Microsoft latest 1-hour Elliott Wave chart from 2/08/2022

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Above is the Latest 1hr Elliott wave Chart from the 2/08/2023 Post-market update. We can see the stock is showing a strong reaction higher right after ending the zigzag correction within the blue box area. This allowed members to create a risk-free position shortly after taking the long position at the blue box area. It already made a new high above $265.15 high confirming the next leg higher. Now reaching the $267.60- $271.53 area, which is the minimum extension target for wave (v) to end wave ((iii)). Before entering into another pullback again in wave ((iv)).

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