A Bullish Reversal Pattern for Target

New York, June 20th (TradersHuddle.com) - Shares of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) ended the trading session flat by $0 or 0% from its previous close. Target's price action in the session formed what is considered to be a Hammer, where bears drove prices lower intraday. However, the strong finish indicates that bulls regained control, forming a trend reversal.

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) operates general merchandise discount stores in the United States. The Minneapolis, Minnesota company operates general merchandise and food discount stores and a fully integrated online business.

Target's stock has been trading in a well defined range with calculated support at $54.95 and resistance at $58.46. This range can be used by traders to plan their next moves.

Traders wanting to establish a position in Target or traders that are already holding the stock can use the hammer formation to their advantage, since the pattern signal a potential bullish trend reversal.

The Hammer is an important candlestick pattern, as it can mark bottoms and support levels. Further buying pressure, and preferably on expanding volume, is needed before acting, as heavy volume will serve to confirm the validity of the reversal.

In the case of Target, traders who want to add to their positions or start a new position, need to watch for confirmation of the reversal. Below a Hammer illustration:

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