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A Bullish 2012There are many reasons for a bullish 2012 – the golden cross, momentum indicators are strong, internal indicators are showing strength, it is an election year and a better-than-expected January.... Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Bullish 2012" The January BarometerThe January Barometer refers to the theory that the market's performance during the month of January sets the stock market's direction for the year! It is possible that the barometer will be ......... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The January Barometer" The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 30, 2012In the week ahead the jobs report may be vital to the continued rally – a golden cross is looming! It is a hectic week of earnings news, economic reports and Fed testimony – also the European ........ Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 30, 2012" Long StraddleThe long straddle is an important strategy employed by options investors. Who uses this strategy? How to apply the options strategy – Why use this strategy – Benefits and Pitfalls! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Long Straddle" Buying Options – Expensive or Cheap? Week Ahead Market Indicator - 012312Premium buyers purchasing options, particularly the long straddle, to profit at particular periods of trading – and the benefits and differences between options buying on big cap or small cap stock! The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 23, 2012The Fed gets top billing in the week ahead, but barring any surprises, the steady wave of corporate earnings reports, such as Apple, Boeing, McDonald's, Starbucks and Chevron, and important economic.. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 23, 2012" The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 16, 2012The week ahead may tell investors if the rally has the strength to withstand the stresses of earnings and economic reports and the constant headache of Europe's debt crisis. The technical backdrop... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 16, 2012" The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 09, 2012Markets will be tested in the week ahead due to earnings, Europe and Iran. Cross currents from Europe, various Fed speakers and the start of the corporate earnings season combine to make the coming... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 09, 2012" U.S. Stock Market Considerations for 2012There are many stock market considerations surrounding the investors decisions and profit-making in 2012 – U.S. recovery – European debacle – China’s economy – Austerity – Elections – Commodity Prices Permalink -- click for full blog post "U.S. Stock Market Considerations for 2012" The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 02, 2012A volatile 2011 may lead to a repeat performance in 2012 if the investor allows this to dominate their approach to profit making! Investors may see some of that volatility in the week ahead. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - January 02, 2012" Resistance Lines – Low Volume - Wall St. Week Ahead Market Indicator - 122311Resistance lines are seldom broken on low-volume, pre-holiday sessions! However, Friday certainly helped propel the market momentum upwards. Also, see the realistic expectations from the market’s..... The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - December 26, 2011What happens in the week ahead is important as it sets a tone for the coming year and it appears that stocks have a good chance of sailing higher into the end of the year on an old-fashioned Santa .. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - December 26, 2011" Holiday Influence on Markets - Wall St. Week Ahead Market Indicator - 122711The holiday influence on Wall St. in the week ahead and beyond into 2012! If history is any guide, then get ready for a very good next couple of weeks – the bullishness is quite evident. The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - December 19, 2011Time is short for the SPX to end 2011 on a higher note in the week ahead, as the resilient VIX holds steady above key technical levels. The Santa Claus rally is definitely thwarted by obstacles, ..... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - December 19, 2011" Five-Week Expiration Cycles - Wall St. Week Ahead Market Indicator - 121911December-dated options expired last week, so this week begins the January expiration cycle. Most expiration cycles last four weeks -- but, since there are two full weeks left in December, and ........ Stock Market Holidays Calendar for 2012Stock market calendar for 2011 and 2012 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stock Market Holidays Calendar for 2012" Risk-On Trading for a Santa Claus RallyThe market has been a scene of risk-on, risk-off again for most of the year. However, the risk-on may come out as a winner leading into a Santa Claus rally. Several strategies are outlined with...... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Risk-On Trading for a Santa Claus Rally" The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - December 12, 2011The week ahead is certainly looking more rosy than usual with the focus turning away from Europe to the U.S. This is quadruple-witching week -- with several key levels to be tackled, the rally will... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - December 12, 2011" Quadruple Witching Expiration - Wall St. Week Ahead – December 12, 2011Quadruple witching expiration will occur on Wall St. in the week ahead. What does this mean? How does this effect trading and profit? An analysis shows a breakdown of previous expiration-week......... Santa Claus Rally – The Proof is in the Pudding!The real Santa Claus rally and what it actually means – how it affects the stock market and the 2011 expectations. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Santa Claus Rally – The Proof is in the Pudding!" Bull Rally ReasoningThe bull rally argument continues to gain traction, particularly looking at the positive reasoning presented in this article – history of the DOW since 2009, banks coming to the fore, European........ Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bull Rally Reasoning" Options Trading for the Short-Term with SPYThe growth of options trading over the past decades has revolutionized the way we can invest in the stock market. This article discusses several strategies employed to benefit from the Spyder........ Permalink -- click for full blog post "Options Trading for the Short-Term with SPY" Option Tip – Thursday, December 08, 2011 - Arcos Dorados CallsThis is an option tip on the Golden Arches' biggest franchisee, Arcos Dorados Holdings (ARCO). Analysts expect ARCO to grow earnings 21% each year for the next five. Therefore, it is inevitable....... Bull-RallyThere are several major factors surrounding the view that the bull-rally will materialize but a major issue that is being addressed successfully is the Eurozone debacle. If we delve deeper into ...... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bull-Rally" Delta Option and its Usefulness in TradingOption delta tells the option trader how fast the price of the option will change as the price of the underlying asset moves up or down. This article discusses the use of delta option in trading ..... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Delta Option and its Usefulness in Trading" Option Tip – Monday, December 05, 2011 - Navistar (NAV) Buy-Write TradeThis option tip provides profit, from an elevated volatility associated with Navistar, with this buy-write trade. NAV shares were upgraded to a “neutral” rating by Goldman Sachs (GS) analysts ........ The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - December 05, 2011In the week ahead, will money managers push up stocks? The market will be watching Europe for investment clues! Will the dollar confirm a new bull market? -- Investors should pay close attention ..... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - December 05, 2011" The VIX and the Market’s Future OutlookThe VIX will likely be bullish for 2012 even though it has dropped below 30 and is bearish at present. The longer the VIX can hold below 30, the better the odds that 2012 will bring double-digit ..... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The VIX and the Market’s Future Outlook" Play Volatility - Market Indicator for Dec 05, 2011 - Wall Street Week AheadVolatility is still a key player in our market investments, but by using a simple volatility strategy – the straddle – here are the plays for the 2011 market that would have been profitable! Reasons to Support a RallyA rally is eminent based on reasons of substantial evidence as discussed in this article. Also, the market gains for last week were the strongest in 2 years! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Reasons to Support a Rally" The Black Swan Theory and Nassim Nicholas TalebThe life of Nassim Nicholas Taleb, his book, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable, the facts surrounding the concept and a mindmapping summary of the book, as well as the impact ..... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Black Swan Theory and Nassim Nicholas Taleb" Wall Street Week Ahead – Market Indicator for November 28, 2011 - Black FridayThis article looks at the market's post-Black Friday performance during the week ahead, and offers up a selection of retail stocks that might be capable of bringing some glad tidings to your portfolio The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - November 28, 2011In the week ahead a good start to the holiday shopping season may provide a slight boost to sentiment. Some of the most important U.S. economic monthly data will be released this week, but will it.... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - November 28, 2011" Black Swan Theory and Its Effect on the Stock MarketThe definition of the black swan theory, the arguments presented by Nassim Taleb, and the effects and implications imposed on human nature, the markets and investing, and how to cope with this ....... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Black Swan Theory and Its Effect on the Stock Market" Option Tips – Thursday, November 24, 2011 - FXE Straddles and Hedged PlaysOption tips are presented for trading the huge Euro move that is coming! The argument for both the bear and bull are presented, with strategies outlined for profit from either move. Option Tips – Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - PepsiCo CallsSeveral option tips are provided which will help the ride on the Pepsi truck to profit! A summary of PepsiCo, reasons for the option tips, with charts, graphs and statistics to support the argument .. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Option Tips – Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - PepsiCo Calls" Wall Street Week Ahead – Market Indicator - Nov 21, 2011 - Trading ThanksgivingIn the week ahead on Wall Street the Turkey, or Thanksgiving, Effect will need to be negotiated. It is a well-documented stock market phenomenon that the market is unusually bullish both the day ..... The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - November 21, 2011In the week ahead we should see decent earnings from Hewlett-Packard and Deere and strong economic reports, which could enliven markets, with further volatility provided due to escalating problems.... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - November 21, 2011" Option Tip – Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - NetApp CallsThe option tip is with NetApp calls where NTAP is set to beat earnings estimates again. An alternative trade on NTAP is also provided which has a potential 7.69% downside protection. Wunderlich ...... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Option Tip – Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - NetApp Calls" Option Tip – Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - Tyson Foods CallsThe option tip on Tyson Foods (TSN) is boosted due to a bullish analyst note from J.P. Morgan (JPM). They raised their earnings-per-share estimate and rating for TSN from overweight to neutral. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Option Tip – Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - Tyson Foods Calls" Option Tip – Monday, November 14, 2011 - SPY Iron CondorsThe option tip is to exploit elevated volatility using iron condors with SPY. This strategy provides income and protection for a market that’s on the move! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Option Tip – Monday, November 14, 2011 - SPY Iron Condors" The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - November 14, 2011In the week ahead it is time for the market to focus on the US economy with more earnings and a “Santa Claus rally” for investors. However, we're currently on the cusp of options expiration week ----- Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Week Ahead in the Stock Market - November 14, 2011" Wall Street Week Ahead – Market Indicator for November 14, 2011 - S&P 500 IndexThe Week Ahead on Wall Street provides an Array of SPX Components to be Considered! Option Tip – Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Under Armour CallsHere is a bullish option tip for a popular retail stock that could bring in some cash before the holiday bills start rolling in! A Sporty Option Tip for A Sporty Company – Under Armour! Market NewsThis is a collection of important market news items, from economic, stock, volatility, world influences, to articles, periodicals, etc., that have a significant influence on the market today! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Market News" Gerald AppelGerald Appel invented the MACD (Moving Average Divergence-Divergence) Indicator in 1979, which is one of the most popular technical analysis indicators in use today. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Gerald Appel" A Range-bound MarketIt is obvious, from the statistics available, that we are stuck in a range-bound market! There are several strategies to be considered in this situation….these are discussed in detail. Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Range-bound Market" A Range-bound TraderA range-bound trader uses a purely technical method of predicting a stock's short-term highs and lows. This can be a very profitable method of trading. Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Range-bound Trader" KISS TraderThis article defines KISS trader, the development of the concept, application of the strategy and the benefits of being this type of trader. Permalink -- click for full blog post "KISS Trader" |
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