In fairness to Jennifer, her column unlike many actually feature numerous reminders that the stocks being presented merely meet the breakout criteria which in itself doesn't make for bulletproof recommendation.

"A technical analysis screen does not replace fundamental analysis, but can help identify companies worth having a closer look at."

"A brief outline is provided below that may serve as a springboard for further fundamental research."

Oddly enough some people on the one hand plead non stop for the Globe to provide them with a free Finance 101 course and on the other routinely proclaim their ability to earn annual lofty returns while keeping 70% of their money parked on the sidelines.