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Another day where the action was very limited as far as market movement. Looking at the screen very stocks that we follow felt like they were going to show some entries. AIG is one that made a strong move but we didn't want to chase it. After taking a beating on BIDU in the morning we felt it would...

Another day where the action was very limited as far as market movement. Looking at the screen very stocks that we follow felt like they were going to show some entries. AIG is one that made a strong move but we didn't want to chase it. After taking a beating on BIDU in the morning we felt it would...

Good Monday morning. We are beginning this week with Asia closing higher overnight. Japan's Nikkei 225 ended up 2.7% to 10400.47, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 2.4%, South Korea's Kospi added 2.1% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 advanced 1.8% India's Sensex climbed 1% in and Singapore's...

Good Monday morning. We are beginning this week with Asia closing higher overnight. Japan's Nikkei 225 ended up 2.7% to 10400.47, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 2.4%, South Korea's Kospi added 2.1% and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 advanced 1.8% India's Sensex climbed 1% in and Singapore's...

With yesterday's after hours announcement by the Fed on the increase in rates, the futures dived. We didn't quite get that reaction today when the markets opened and they recovered all the losses to go back into the green. We were ready to take profits on all our short positions if the market gave...

With yesterday's after hours announcement by the Fed on the increase in rates, the futures dived. We didn't quite get that reaction today when the markets opened and they recovered all the losses to go back into the green. We were ready to take profits on all our short positions if the market gave...

Asia got hammered last night. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average of 225 companies fell 2.1% to 10,123.58 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slid back below the 20,000-point level, ending 2.6% lower at 19,894.02. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.4%, South Korea's Kospi fell 1.7% and in afternoon trading...

Asia got hammered last night. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average of 225 companies fell 2.1% to 10,123.58 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slid back below the 20,000-point level, ending 2.6% lower at 19,894.02. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.4%, South Korea's Kospi fell 1.7% and in afternoon trading...

Looks like the chop fest that went on midday has resolved itself to the upside. We are still holding our positions. AAPL WFMI PCLN We could have taken some profits in AAPL in the morning but were holding out for a larger move. We will continue holding on the premise of a larger breakdown. We...

Looks like the chop fest that went on midday has resolved itself to the upside. We are still holding our positions. AAPL WFMI PCLN We could have taken some profits in AAPL in the morning but were holding out for a larger move. We will continue holding on the premise of a larger breakdown. We...

The markets are trending flat to slightly higher today.  The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: SPY) is just up .15% while the technology is also slightly higher with the PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) (NASDAQ: QQQQ) up just .15% as well.  While the markets are holding steady, there are always...

Northcoast Research expects legislative action to provide pension funding relief for defined benefit plans that incurred losses in 2008. This move will provide a breather to companies with unfunded liabilities and save them cash over several years by delaying the required contribution rate....

Bloomberg reported unusual share price movement for the following companies in early trading today. Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) rose 3% to $3.41. Paulson & Co. increased its stake in Citigroup, and sold shares in Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in Q4. Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), owner of...

According to Bloomberg, following shares may see unusual moves in trading today. ValueClick, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCLK) may see a further drop after declining 4.3% yesterday. The Internet advertising company forecasts lower-than-expected earnings of 16 cents a share for the first quarter of 2010. Whole...

Whole Foods Market Inc (NASDAQ: WFMI) shares jumped 11.93% to $34.16. The volume of WFMI shares traded was 604% higher than normal. WFMI shares benefited from Walgreen’s takeover of Duane Reade. Discovery Communications Inc (NASDAQ: DISCA) shares climbed 8.81% to $31.49. The volume of DISCA shares...