Downsizing Market Stress
Article By:
James Picerno
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 11:12 AM EDT
The Republican brand is up this morning and Mr. Market’s stress level is down. Is there a connection? Probably not, but for the moment the pairing is conspicuous.
In this article: VIX
Retail Investors And Derivatives Trading
Article By:
Susan Mangiero
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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 4:04 AM EDT
Critics counter that formal training cannot replace experience and that retirement assets should be invested with a long-term goal in mind, especially for those individuals with a low net worth.
Alibaba: Watch The Lion Roar
Article By:
ProTraderMike
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Monday, November 3, 2014 2:26 PM EDT
Alibaba earnings are due before the open of the market Tuesday 11/4. Analysts expecting $.38 cents per share. This IPO was in the spotlight a few weeks back on the IPO debut. Since then the Lion has been sleeping. In the meantime other stocks not in the same caliber continue to show strength.
ATAC Week In Review: Volatility, Corrections, And The Vicious V
Article By:
Michael Gayed
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Monday, November 3, 2014 7:57 AM EDT
If someone has a strategy that tries to take advantage of a market anomaly, and signals are right every time, how do investors react to the hot hand? Simply put, they allocate assets to it.
In this article: SPX
Biggest 2 Week Gain Since 2009 – Weekly Market Outlook
Article By:
Price Headley
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Monday, November 3, 2014 6:41 AM EDT
Three weeks ago, the market was on the brink of turning a minor pullback into a major meltdown. In the two weeks since then, the market has done something it hasn't done in years. What's that?
Stock World Weekly - November 2, 2014
Article By:
Phil Davis
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Sunday, November 2, 2014 1:33 PM EDT
This week, Phil discusses earnings, the end of QE, and the economy. Phil also offers several trade ideas.
In this article: CMG
Market Commentary: Markets Open Fractionally Down, DOW Moves Into The Green
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Global Economic Intersection
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Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:44 AM EDT
Premarkets were down -0.6% and slowly melted up to -0.3% prior to the opening. The US GDP (Q3) came in at 3.5% down from 4.6%, continuing and initial claims were up and personal consumption was down.
Risk Reducing Option Trading Strategies
Article By:
Manny Backus
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Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:51 AM EDT
As the stock market keeps pushing higher and higher, wise investors are seeking ways to limit losses and reduce risk.
Is The Latest VIX Decline A Trick Or Treat?
Article By:
James Picerno
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Thursday, October 30, 2014 8:00 AM EDT
It’s nearly Halloween, but the frightening rise in US stock market volatility earlier this month is looking less creepy at the moment.
In this article: VIX
SP 500 And NDX Futures Daily Charts - FOMC Tomorrow And The End Of QE III
Article By:
Jesses-Cafe-Americain
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014 4:48 PM EDT
The Street hit the stock market with tranquilizers and vitamins ahead of the end of QE III which will most likely come tomorrow with the Fed's afternoon FOMC announcement.
Market Commentary: Markets Quiet, Volume Anemic, DOW Up 60 Points
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Global Economic Intersection
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014 2:00 PM EDT
The market place is VERY quiet, trading is sideways in a VERY narrow range and that is bearish. By noon the averages were in the green and about where they started this morning. Investors must remain alert.
Understanding Option Delta
Article By:
Manny Backus
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014 12:37 PM EDT
In order to understand option trading, it’s critical that you understand the lingo used by professional option traders.
Time To Hedge Your Bond Bets?
Article By:
Brad Zigler
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014 11:50 AM EDT
An effective hedge depends on leverage. After all, it makes little sense to invest large wads of cash to stave off comparatively modest losses.
Market Commentary: Markets Closed Mixed, Narrow Trading, Market Direction Not Definitive
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Global Economic Intersection
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Monday, October 27, 2014 5:14 PM EDT
The averages fractionally trended up but remained at the unchanged line for most of the session. The session closed as mixed and without any rhyme or reason, obviously a lot of investor indecision going on.