IMO: "Trend" does not exist in the present tense except in the eye of the beholder and only when using another, older price (or trade entry???) as reference. this is very similar to what Ed Seykota says its all relative to time, price, and your entry, have to run will look for the exact quote when I get a minute.
1278. The NYSE TICK has been trending lower lately with persistent low readings. The sector screen does not look impressive. Although many are in the green, the sectors are not showing much strength. If we visit 1278 again and close below, I will look to short.