Sometimes a failed signal is as good as a signal. Ciena (CIEN) broke resistance with a surge above 12.50 on Friday-Monday, but failed to hold this breakout after Tuesday's high-volume decline. A long black candlestick formed as the stock opened slightly lower, moved down throughout the day and closed weak.
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