IBM: Breaking Out Above Key Resistance

IBM shares have been contending with stubborn resistance at $314.77 for the past two weeks. After an initial breakout attempt was firmly rejected, the stock has made three more efforts to decisively clear this level—and today, it once again surged purposefully above that mark. In the near term, we expect the high of magenta wave (3) to be established. If the alternative scenario plays out, however, a pullback into our green alternative Target Zone between $229.13 and $208.42 will be likely (probability: 29%).