Long Position on DHI @ $19.59 on 12/26/2012 (Rumor)

Cup & Handle on DHID.R. Horton (DHI) operates as a homebuilding company.

The company engages in the acquisition and development of land; and construction and sale of residential homes in 26 states and 77 markets in the United States primarily under the D.R. Horton, America’s Builder name.

It builds traditional single-family detached homes; and attached homes, such as town homes, duplexes, triplexes, and condominiums. The company markets and sells its homes primarily through independent real estate brokers.

It is also involved in the origination and sale of mortgages, as well as provision of title insurance policies, and examination and closing services primarily to the purchasers of its homes. Shares have formed a bullish "cup & handle" and are higher prices are expected for this stock. 

We are now hearing rumors of good news for this company. One of the rumors states that this stock will be named by the leading stock advisory service as one of its "top picks." This service is widely followed by mutual funds and institutional money managers. These investors have portfolios that mimic recommendations of this service. Their naming of the stock should lead to additional demand for the shares.

52-Week Trading Range:   $12.06 - $22.79

Entry Point:   $19.59

Stop Loss:   $18.61

Target Price:  $21.55

Position closed on 1/17/2013 at price of $21.58 with a 10.16% gain in 22 days.

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