John J. Murphy has been applying technical analysis for three decades. He was formerly Director of Futures Technical Research and the senior managed account trading advisor with Merrill Lynch. Mr. Murphy was the technical analyst for CNBC-TV for seven years. He is the author of three books, including Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets , the predecessor to this book. His second book, Intermarket Technical Analysis , opened up a new branch of analysis. His third book, The Visual Investor , applies technical work to mutual funds.
In 1996, Mr. Murphy founded MURPHYMORRIS, Inc., along with software developer Greg Morris, to produce interactive educational products and online analysis for investors. Their Web site address is:
www.murphymorris.com.
He is also head of his own consulting firm, JJM Technical Advisors, located in Oradell, New Jersey.