I just read a couple books by Mark Minervini. Trade Like a Stock Market Wizard and Think & Trade like a Champion . Despite the gaudy titles I have found these to be two of the best books I've ever come across on trading. He uses his SEPA specific entry point analysis to pinpoint the exact spot where a consolidating stock will break out of its base. Not just any cup with handle base but one that exhibits VCP volatility contraction characteristics. Its a lot of work finding these but its pretty neat when you can pinpoint a stock that's going to blast out of its pivot point.