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This is a reminder that this weeks daily deal on Options is expiring this Sunday evening. I’ve included some option tutorials that Gavin has created to help give you some idea of the sort of information he provides. These videos are hidden on YouTube, so the only way to view them is by these links. Regardless of [...] > read more

Markets Are Stuck In A Stalemate

Published on 2012-05-25 09:12:03

By Chris Ebert The Long Straddle/Strangle Index (LSSI) is within normal limits, so no surprises are expected. The Covered Call/Naked Put Index (CCNPI) is weak, but still mildly bullish while the Long Call/Married Put Index (LCMPI) is non-bullish. The markets are stuck in a stalemate, waiting for Europe to make the next move. With the [...] > read more

Why I Don’t Believe Silver Has Bottomed

Published on 2012-05-24 20:02:28

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Bulls Held Their Ground Yesterday

Published on 2012-05-23 23:11:13

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Past Performance Eventually Guarantees Future Results

Published on 2012-05-23 20:37:37

By Chris Ebert I could not help chuckling a little when I opened my mailbox last week to find a large envelope containing a prospectus for one of my mutual fund investments. It was amusing because I am a trader, not an investor. I would gladly sell all my shares in the fund if the [...] > read more

Markets Are Attempting To Put In A Bottom

Published on 2012-05-23 12:57:02

Different views on the market is what makes the market so interesting (and challenging). While I’m generally bearish on the markets it’s important to never let bias exclude you from looking at the other side of the coin. That in itself is one reason I think a service like All About Trends is so valuable as [...] > read more

Markets Remain Under Pressure

Published on 2012-05-23 00:28:51

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Growth and Value: Interview With Skullcandy CEO

Published on 2012-05-22 12:53:38

By Galileo Russel Skullcandy (SKUL) has seen overwhelming success and growth since its inception in 2003. Skullcandy specializes in all types of headphones and apparel surrounding their flagship brand. Luckily, I got the opportunity to have CEO Jeremy Andrus answer a couple questions. Skullcandy is a leading audio brand that reflects the collision of the [...] > read more

Steel Sector On My Short List

Published on 2012-05-21 21:32:47

The Steel sector has been particularly weak during this latest selloff on the markets. Having went into the low 20′s on the daily RSI this sector has proven to me that it’s extremely weak and is a short candidate on a decent bounce. I’m watching this to bounce back to 55-60 level and below are [...] > read more

Save These Dates

Published on 2012-05-21 15:30:23

The markets have definitely gone on red alert lately and we may stay that way for the next month with some critical macro news events coming up in June. Here are some dates to add to your calendar. June 17 - Greek Vote. Do they stay in the EU or do they go? June 19-20 - FOMC Meeting – more [...] > read more

I’ll Have Another Covered Call

Published on 2012-05-20 21:41:03

By Chris Ebert Given the importance of emotions in trading, it may come as surprise that widespread measurement of these seemingly intangible aspects of the stock market is a relatively new phenomenon. Fear indices such as the VIX, VXD and VXN, while commonplace today, were almost unheard of 20 years ago. The VIX is a [...] > read more

Are We There Yet?

Published on 2012-05-20 12:36:40

By All About Trends We’ve talked for a long time about us being in an ABC down pullback and that has been exactly what’s happened over the last few weeks, albeit the last two days throws the whole subject of this being just a pullback into question. Especially when one looks at all the damage [...] > read more

We Are In Oversold Territory

Published on 2012-05-19 17:42:24

With that said we are also entering crash territory. We are getting in a grey area where a crash could happen, but those always have a small odd percentage. I’d say 85% we bounce and 15% we crash. Every day we’re down I would say subtract 5% from the bounce category and add it to the [...] > read more

Short Trade Is Getting Crowded

Published on 2012-05-19 00:39:51

We are seeing some extreme readings on the put call ratio and we need some time to work off these oversold readings. Remember that the crowd is mostly wrong. Given the the Facebook IPO was a flop and expectations so high we may see more follow through on the downside at the open on Monday [...] > read more

Option Trader’s Emotions Are Shifting

Published on 2012-05-18 09:45:29

By Chris Ebert All three option indices experienced changes this week, signaling a shift in the emotions of traders. When emotions change, trading patterns tend to do so as well. The most notable difference this week was in the Long Call/Married Put Index (LCMPI), which saw all three measurement periods sink into negative territory for [...] > read more

Market Astrology:Can Facebook Bailout California?

Published on 2012-05-17 18:21:04

By Karen Starich I wrote to my subscribers beginning on April 8, 2012 to be very mindful of three very critical dates: 4/19, 5/3, and 5/18, and to watch for a setback in the financials. I also warned that there could be default worries regarding California that would most likely hit the news in May and [...] > read more

Pre Facebook IPO Jitters

Published on 2012-05-17 15:05:17

Market Timing Signal chart. This update took forever to load and should have been posted 30 minutes ago. Pro currency trader trades live every day using his unique methods to swing trade with counter trend lines in the direction of the Fibonacci’s. London Daybreak Setup Revealed! > read more

No Rush To Buy Precious Metals

Published on 2012-05-16 17:32:17

There are 2 major views on the metals right now. the bull is dead the bull is hibernating I’m in the 3rd group. The bull is still alive, but I would not be in any rush to buy any miners until there is a significant flush out. Let these two groups fight it out and [...] > read more

Aaron Sorkin’s Commencement Speech

Published on 2012-05-16 09:49:37

On 13 May 2012 Loads of wisdom here and if you have kids the first couple of minutes will be extra special to you. > read more

Market Astrology: The Facebook IPO Risk Trade

Published on 2012-05-15 17:14:38

By Karen Starich Facebook is set to launch it’s initial public offering on May 18th. The social media giant has an initial target valuation as high as $100 billion. Looking at the astrology for May 18th we can get some clues as to how the stock will do, and the potential risks involved with the [...] > read more

The Death Of The Bull Is Near

Published on 2012-05-15 11:05:19

By Chris Ebert As with all technical indicators, the Option Indices are intended to be tools to help traders plan future trading in a manner that increases the probability of a profit. Last week, it was reported here that the Long Call/Married Put Index (LCMPI) was in danger of reaching a level that would indicate [...] > read more

Where SLW Would Be Attractive

Published on 2012-05-14 21:18:41

SLW closed today at 24.40 and the area of support where I would get interested in this stock is the $17.75-19.25. That would represent enough of a “fear factor” that metals need to represent a good buying opportunity and it takes us down to significant support going back to 2008-2010. We are currently in a down trending channel and [...] > read more

Update on Bonds, Dollar, & Euro

Published on 2012-05-14 11:33:10

Dollar looks ready to break out above significant resistance which would be very bad for the general markets. Euro is confirming strength in Dollar by the weakness in it’s own chart. Bond strength is confirming weakness in general markets. I’ve been bullish long term on Bonds for quite some time and while there may be [...] > read more

Market Timing Signal: Down

Published on 2012-05-13 14:18:47

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Super Moon Brings Down The Financial Sector

Published on 2012-05-12 22:20:33

The following is an except from last Sunday’s premium newsletter by Karen Starich, who uses astrology to forecast events in the financial markets. Learn how Astrology Traders can give you an unparalleled edge in trading. Full Moon May 6, 2012 The distance of the full Moon on May 6th is 356,954 km from earth, which is the minimum range. If [...] > read more

Tips On Picking A Trading Service

Published on 2012-05-12 10:27:23

In the following video I answer a reader’s question about using stops in one’s personal trading when using a paid subscription service. Sometimes trades do go against us and it’s important to take steps to protect our trading capital. Reader questions: “When using a service like All About Trends (or any similar service) does it [...] > read more

How Big is the Bakken?

Published on 2012-05-11 16:42:37

By Mobile Guru Recently I’ve written a couple articles explaining why I believe Northern Oil & Gas (NOG) is The Bargain of the Bakken, specifically comparing their metrics to those of Oasis (OAS) and Kodiak (KOG) to demonstrate why I believe Northern provides a lot more value for your investment dollar. This article will focus [...] > read more

Option Index Update 05.10.12

Published on 2012-05-11 01:51:18

By Chris Ebert Recent selloffs in the market were nearly enough to cause a change in the option indices. The LCMPI came very close to a level that would have strongly indicated the end of the 2012 Bull Market, but has not reached that level as of May 10. The LSSI remains normal and the [...] > read more

Short Term Outlook On The Markets

Published on 2012-05-10 13:13:27

The following is an excerpt from today’s mid-day update by All About Trends, which I spoke about in the video above. Try it here at a significant discount. If we had to describe the markets the last two days at this moment in time we’d have to say it’s — whipsawing If we had to define [...] > read more

Real Estate Surprisingly Strong

Published on 2012-05-09 21:23:31

In a market that has been considerably weak over the last week it has surprised me how resilient real estate has been. What prompted me to look at IYR today is that TOL and DHI showed up on a very short list of momentum names after I ran my scans tonight. IYR has barely given up any of it’s [...] > read more

Bulls Need To Make A Stand

Published on 2012-05-09 01:27:05

Lots going on here, and here are the reasons why this would be the logical point for the bulls to make a stand and we may get a relief rally here. RSI is still strong near 39. It hasn’t completely broke down and is still hovering around the 40 level. Price bounced at key support [...] > read more

Selloff May Trip Option Index

Published on 2012-05-08 19:53:39

By Christopher Ebert The Long Call/Married Put Index (LCMPI) has remained bullish since mid-December 2011. From January through March of this year the index was strongly bullish before turning mixed on April 6. The recent events surrounding European elections have renewed a sense of fear that a government default may again be on the horizon. [...] > read more

Sector Thoughts and the CRX

Published on 2012-05-07 18:59:31

As the Platinum and Precious Metals sector makes new lows and the RSI sinks under the 30 level I’ll be watching this for a potential short in this sector. The weaker the RSI gets the better this trades gets in my opinion. And when I say “better” I mean the less risk there is when [...] > read more

“Expect Some Turbulence This Week”

Published on 2012-05-07 00:41:51

By All About Trends As we go into next week we have a lot of cross currents to deal with. Bullish and Bearish. We’ve been talking about a 4th and 5th wave higher to end the cycle recently but with Friday’s action in my mind it pretty much negates that we are in a 5th [...] > read more

About Crude’s Drop On Friday

Published on 2012-05-06 16:52:48

Short term crude is going to be under pressure based on Friday’s price move, volume and the position of the -DI of the ADX. When it spikes up that high it generally means that particular trading instrument will move in the direction over the coming weeks. Volume is quite large on the daily but the [...] > read more

Small Bounce Would Be Ideal…

Published on 2012-05-05 18:50:52

…that would allow us to establish a short position on the indexes. Friday’s decline closed the gap from last week and given that the markets sold off into the close we could get a little gap down on Monday. Ultimately the markets move will be determined by the European vote on Sunday night so any [...] > read more

Option Index Update 05.04.12

Published on 2012-05-04 18:26:36

By Christopher Ebert The option indices remained mostly unchanged over the last week. As has been the case since early April, the options market is giving no clear signals of a trend in either direction. The CCNPI is often the quickest to react to a change in the market. Any changes will be reported here [...] > read more

Sectors Most Likely To Fall

Published on 2012-05-04 02:06:14

Due to negative divergence on the RSI and/or broadening tops. Like HTZ, TZOO, ZIP and CTRP (but report on 5/16) > read more

Portfolio Size and Risk Management

Published on 2012-05-03 21:55:07

By All About Trends Success in the stock market is all about risk management — not biting off more than you can chew in any one stock.For us, we recommend not investing more than 5% of your portfolio balance in any one position. This means you maximum investments will be as follows: $1,250 on a [...] > read more

NOG is the Bargain of the Bakken

Published on 2012-05-03 12:03:16

By Mobile Guru Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) vs. Oasis Petroleum (OAS) Many oil and gas investors seem to have recently lost some interest in the Williston Basin, despite several extremely attractive aspects of the play: Very high quality light, sweet crude High production levels of oil relative to natural gas (90% is crude vs [...] > read more

Have Your Positions Hedged

Published on 2012-05-02 21:46:30

The main theme here is were getting a lot of mixed signals on the markets. One of the market leaders Apple seems stuck in a bearish channel after blowing out earnings and yet I’m adding a lot of names to my momentum watchlist. Here are a few. Copper which is a baraometer of health in [...] > read more

TSX Is Now A Buy

Published on 2012-05-02 14:20:39

Well…to be more specific it was a buy on the pullback area designated on the chart below and I opened a position in EWC at $28.08. There is something odd going on with the correlation between the Canadian markets and the U.S. markets. This $TSX seems healthier with the way it’s behaving with the recent [...] > read more

Today’s Action Has A Topping Look

Published on 2012-05-01 23:15:27

In this video I talk about “points of price instability” from The Complete Turtle Trader and why today looked like one. > read more

Option Indices Suggesting Cautious Optimism

Published on 2012-05-01 11:19:50

By Christopher Ebert The option indices are currently indicating cautious optimism in the market. A detailed description of each index may be found here. The Long Straddle/Strangle Index (LSSI) which measures the justification of fear is well within the normal limits of -5% to +5%. After the turmoil of the last half of 2011, the [...] > read more

Sector In Focus: Gas Distribution

Published on 2012-05-01 00:08:22

This sector is approaching overbought levels and I believe it will roll over soon. Pay close attention to how the sector chart $DJUSGU behaves at the 60 level on the daily RSI. This remains in a downtrend when viewing the daily chart indicated by the downward sloping channel. Below are the four stocks I’ve identified [...] > read more

Market Astrology: Solar Eclipse

Published on 2012-04-30 16:00:59

The following is an except from this weeks premium newsletter by Karen Starich, who uses astrology to forecast events in the financial markets. Learn how Astrology Traders can give you an unparalleled edge in trading. The path of the eclipse will transit over the Northern Pacific Ocean and cross the Western United States and end over Lubbock TX. The eclipse [...] > read more

Market Timing Signal: Up

Published on 2012-04-30 00:37:50

We don’t have an entry on the market etfs I track at this point, but it’s OK to buy momentum stocks as the general trend of the indexes is up. See my list of momentum stocks here for some of the strongest stocks in the market. > read more

Retest Of Recent Highs Coming?

Published on 2012-04-29 14:23:13

The following is an excerpt form the this weekend’s update by All About Trends. Premium members receive daily market commentary and stock picks, a weekend wrap-up, and a concise trading plan. I personally recommend their service for their insightful content and amazing value. Try it here at a significant discount. Given how far and how fast we’ve just moved [...] > read more

ORLY Entering Parabolic Phase

Published on 2012-04-28 20:59:31

Earnings were the fuel that pushed this out of a multi year up-trending channel, however I suspect this is a trap for those buying at these levels. If you have a good profit in this stock now is the time to unload in my opinion as this is shaping up to be similar to the chart pattern AAPL was [...] > read more

4 Earnings Winners Likely Heading Higher

Published on 2012-04-28 00:36:35

The strength in these weekly charts is impressive and the way stocks are reacting to earnings is a tell that the market will likely move up as well. > read more

3 New Indexes To Interpret Market Emotions

Published on 2012-04-27 14:37:40

By Christopher Ebert Today, three new indexes are being introduced as an aid to traders. Each index provides additional insight into the current conditions of the stock market that may be helpful to stock traders as well as option traders. Over the coming weeks and months I will be analyzing these option indices and reporting [...] > read more

The Challenge of Trend Trading

Published on 2012-04-26 16:20:48

The more I look at my charts now it appears I may have bailed on my shorts prematurely and I feel better about added some short exposure in the form of DIA near the close. (all is explained in video) I normally try and wait for the end of the day before making any decisions and I [...] > read more

Using RSI To Identify Waning Momentum

Published on 2012-04-26 01:32:52

So there are a couple of bearish patterns going on within the Nasdaq Advance Decline Volume chart. The head and shoulder top is the obvious one, but the one I want to draw your attention to is the stair stepping pattern of the RSI. It goes from very overbought to the 50 level where it finds support. [...] > read more

Apple Makes Everything OK

Published on 2012-04-25 12:48:40

AAPL rising earnings does not equate into a healthy US economy. While today is not exactly the scenario I would have like to play out after AAPL released earnings it’s just one more example of how delusional the market is in regards to what is considered reflective of a growing economy. The effect of this earnings report on the [...] > read more

Market Astrology: More Netflix Downside

Published on 2012-04-24 23:13:25

In light of today’s big drop with Netflix I thought I should do an update on the company since I have heard from many readers who have jumped in on the short game with this stock. Yesterday bought May 75 put options on NFLX @ 135 Today sold the puts @ 105 after NFLX is down [...] > read more

One Bullish Perspective On The Markets

Published on 2012-04-24 12:12:56

The following is an excerpt form the mid day update by All About Trends. Premium members receive daily market commentary, stock picks, and a concise trading plan. I personally recommend their service for their insightful content and amazing value. Try it here at a significant discount. Given that I’m bearish on the markets it’s important to always consider the opposite [...] > read more

Downside Break!

Published on 2012-04-23 18:09:39

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Consider The Time Factor In Nasdaq Chart

Published on 2012-04-22 19:14:12

It’s important to consider the “time factor” when projecting key turning points in a chart. These vertical bars represent 20 trading days and while this is an imprecise art one can clearly see a trend around the recent head and shoulder pattern that has been forming over the last 2 months. Tops take time to [...] > read more

Markets Frustrate Bulls & Bears This Week

Published on 2012-04-21 19:39:11

But would we really expect anything less from a mechanism designed to fool the masses. Trade your plan, absorb the volatility, and if the markets tempt you to prematurely exit your trade, do something other than stare at your monitor. Volatility has ticked up recently as it was approaching extreme levels, but there is still [...] > read more

Learning To Let Go Of Past Trades

Published on 2012-04-21 02:57:01

One of my important methodologies of trading is that every stock has a very specific point in time to buy it that will give you the best reward/risk from a chart pattern perspective. I don’t look for stocks to trade, I look for patterns to trade. Once a pattern has been identified I watch for [...] > read more

Playing It Safe Into The Weekend

Published on 2012-04-20 12:15:31

The following is an excerpt form the mid day update by All About Trends. Premium members receive daily market commentary, stock picks, and a concise trading plan. I personally recommend their service for their insightful content and amazing value. Try it here at a significant discount. The last few days we’ve been talking bull and bear counts along with a [...] > read more

Energy Sector In Focus

Published on 2012-04-19 20:56:57

And now for something completely different….the energy markets. There isn’t a whole lot to talk about regarding the general markets. We’ve been opening strong, finished weak and distribution days have been outnumbering accumulation days for awhile now. Sentiment remains bullish, which is a bad thing for the markets and I continue to see very few [...] > read more

Today’s Trading & Miners At A Glance

Published on 2012-04-19 12:45:46

It’s do or die time for these two charts and we should get a plunge soon which should provide a good buying opportunity or an upside break which should provide a good buying opportunity. You just have to have a little patience for the trade. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Tire Index is bouncing today and [...] > read more

Quick Look At The Major Indexes I Follow

Published on 2012-04-18 20:28:37

I count five lower highs. Price tells you everything you need to know. RSI 60 level continues to provide resistance. Here are some levels to watch for the Dow. Wedge forming on 60 minute. Pay attention to which way it breaks. > read more

Market Astrology: Gold And Silver

Published on 2012-04-18 14:10:14

The following is an except from this weeks premium newsletter by Karen Starich, who uses astrology to forecast events in the financial markets. Learn how Astrology Traders can give you an unparalleled edge in trading. My projection for a move up beginning 4/10 was more beneficial for gold than for silver. We could continue to see some price movement that [...] > read more

Today Doesn’t Change My Bearish Bias

Published on 2012-04-17 20:19:41

Earnings will likely be the focus from here on out. I knew there was an outside chance we have a last gasp up but it’s never easy to sit through when it happens. In this video I take a look at why I think the market is still heading down, gold and the miners index [...] > read more

Market Video Update: (CRX, COPPER, XNG)

Published on 2012-04-16 20:59:47

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All About The Falling Leaders

Published on 2012-04-16 13:11:57

The following is an excerpt form the mid day update by All About Trends. Premium members receive daily market commentary, stock picks, and a concise trading plan. I personally recommend their service for their insightful content and amazing value. Try it here at a significant discount. Heck the 50 day in the face of fear or on an earnings announcement [...] > read more

Short Candidates In the Tires Index

Published on 2012-04-16 00:33:11

As I become more bearish on the general markets I’ll be looking to short this sector as I like the RSI weakness on the benchmark as well as the horrid looking charts of the following stocks in this sector. I thought I had more to say to warrant another video tonight but I guess I [...] > read more

Get Defensive In Your Trading

Published on 2012-04-15 12:11:23

My signals have transitioned to a very bearish state and my trading will reflect that for the time being. I will track the strongest stocks in my momentum watchlist on Stockcharts, but holding anything long right now becomes a liability. I will also be identifying some short plays later today. > read more

Acquisitions Drive Key Metrics In Mobile Sector

Published on 2012-04-15 02:42:42

By Mobile Guru On Thursday night Google (GOOG) released first quarter earnings that had revenues up 24% year-over-year at $10.6 billion. While the market in general had a very neutral reaction to these solid results the key takeaway is still on the mobile front. Here is what Google said about Mobile during its Conference Call. [...] > read more

Jackass Investing – Setting The Record Straight

Published on 2012-04-14 03:26:54

Mike Dever, Founder, CEO & Director of Research of Brandywine Asset Management, has the successful track record and the experience to author a book that questions the paradigms that investors so often take for granted with their poor-folios. Jackass Investing details 20 easy to follow chapters that turn every mantra that traders commonly use and upside-down, [...] > read more

Using Micro Charts For Trend Clues

Published on 2012-04-13 14:51:41

The following is an excerpt form the mid day update by All About Trends. Premium members receive daily market commentary, stock picks, and a concise trading plan. I personally recommend their service. Try it here at a significant discount. “So where to from here? What do we need to see to say higher from here? Simple just look at the [...] > read more

AAPL – First Real Crack Appears

Published on 2012-04-13 10:32:49

If this is a normal correction in the markets (between 5-10%) then AAPL should visit $570 at a minimum. If the correction turns into something more severe (greater than 10%) then I could see AAPL falling as low as $450-$470. The best reward/risk to short would be to wait for a retest of the $620 [...] > read more

Was That It For The Correction?

Published on 2012-04-12 19:13:05

Dow/Nasdaq: Bearish TSX: Bearish but improving GLD/GDX: Bearish but improving Become the best trader you can be - learn on our dime! > read more

Market Astrology: Friday The 13th

Published on 2012-04-12 08:56:30

The following is by Karen Starich, who uses astrology to forecast events in the financial markets. Check out Astrology Traders for specific dates and in-depth analysis of future events in the various markets she covers. A quick heads up with Friday the 13th just around the corner , and a few significant astrological events that should be noted. [...] > read more

Cracks In The Recent Leaders

Published on 2012-04-11 21:46:25

The 3 Horsemen These have been the most ridiculously overbought charts I’ve seen in awhile. Traders can’t continue to hide in these stocks. The pattern I added to the CMG chart is what we are looking for to see the 1st sign of weakness among these leading stocks. PCLN has already fallen out of it’s [...] > read more

I Would Buy A Fun Pass At Caine’s Arcade

Published on 2012-04-11 10:54:27

When other kids his age are playing games, Caine is creating them out of scraps. What a touching story of one young boy who wanted to start his own arcade. If this doesn’t choke you up a bit you aren’t human. This takes me back to when I was a boy and I did innovative [...] > read more

Vaulted Gold As An Investment (Infographic)

Published on 2012-04-11 08:40:12

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Market Timing Signal: Down

Published on 2012-04-10 20:20:55

Even Apple Couldn’t Save The Market Today There was so much to go over tonight I had to make two videos. Yes my timing signal turned bearish today but it wasn’t time to enter the shorts. I will wait for a bounce before entering as I’ve refined my entry as the markets nearly always bounce [...] > read more

Wave 4 Is A Possibility On The Indexes

Published on 2012-04-10 13:33:36

The following is an excerpt form the mid day update by All About Trends. Premium members receive daily market commentary, stock picks, and a concise trading plan. I personally recommend their service. Try it here at a significant discount. Thus far today’s action is exactly what one wants to see here. All from a daily support levels and micro 5 [...] > read more

Markets Remain Cautiously Optimistic

Published on 2012-04-09 17:46:24

First off, one market that is clear is the TSX, which remains in a sell signal. However it’s too early to tell if the general markets on the US have topped and are about to move into correction mode. Today volume declined on the US and Canadian markets making it difficult to interpret whether today’s [...] > read more

Futures Looking Weak

Published on 2012-04-09 02:33:18

We are seeing some unusual action in the futures market (compared to what we have seen as of late) where the US Markets look to open markedly lower. For my timing signal to trigger a sell signal we need to see the markets close at the lows of the day. With a flag forming at [...] > read more

Patent Infringement Wars Between AUGT & MM

Published on 2012-04-08 10:58:19

By Mobile Guru Augme Technologies (AUGT), one of the mobile marketing emerging leaders set it sights on Millennial Media (MM) Thursday, targeting them for infringement on three of its patents. Augme Technologies filed suit for patent infringement citing three separate patents(6,594,691,7,269,636,7,783,721) on Thursday in the Delaware courts. In a story first broke by Techcrunch, Mobile [...] > read more

AAPL – In The Eye Of The Climax Run

Published on 2012-04-07 13:47:00

I want to keep this stock front and center because it’s such a phenom in our culture and in the markets that it makes an interesting case study on runaways stocks. Since I first wrote about the current climax run on March 21st, we’re up another $40 and one could argue it’s just going to [...] > read more

Google Glasses: Creepy or Cool

Published on 2012-04-06 22:40:12

Are we seeing a glimpse of the future where the internet goes from being all around us (wireless) to us basically becoming one with the net. I’m not so keen on this as I think we need less of the net in our lives, not becoming assimilated into it. Keep in mind this is coming [...] > read more

Gold Bugs Index In 4 Time Views

Published on 2012-04-06 12:50:27

Prognosis: More Selling On The Way Gold and silver took another beating today and all my chart views point to more weakness. Maybe the $400 level will provide some respite from the selling but I wouldn’t bank on it. When gold bugs start dumping their metals it normally gets a whole lot uglier before it [...] > read more

Strong Support Even If We Pull Back

Published on 2012-04-05 17:54:49

The following is an excerpt form the mid day update by All About Trends. Premium members receive daily market commentary, stock picks, and a concise trading plan. I personally recommend their service. Try it here at a significant discount. Here are the index charts with most showing either a tag of a support level or even a moving average. It’s [...] > read more

Astrology Update On Dollar and Metals

Published on 2012-04-05 09:25:56

Below is an excerpt of an email discussion yesterday between Karen and I regarding what she thought about the recent Dollar strength and Gold weakness. I thought it had some good information and wanted to share. What are you thinking about the recent dollar strength and gold weakness. if you can confirm that the dollar [...] > read more

More Downside Likely As Sentiment Shifts

Published on 2012-04-04 19:09:41

We didn’t have a trend change today but it’s getting very close. It’ll be interesting to see if the weakness we are seeing will carry into tomorrow as people may not want to hold over the long weekend. That would definately be a change in sentiment from what we’ve seen over the last couple of [...] > read more

Using Low Volatility To Your Advantage

Published on 2012-04-04 08:32:58

By Christopher Ebert Fear of falling stock prices, as measured by the implied volatility of stock options, is now at some of the lowest levels in recent years. Despite the efficiency of the options market, volatility is one area where the market displays characteristics that give the perception of inefficiency, and traders may be the [...] > read more

Dollar Up, Gold Down

Published on 2012-04-03 20:31:42

This looks to be the trade for the next week or so and with the general markets selling off this could be the start of a much needed correction in the markets. I’m seeing some preliminary signs that my timing signal could trigger in the next day or two. That doesn’t mean it’s going to [...] > read more

Market Astrology – Strategy Going Forward

Published on 2012-04-03 08:25:23

In April we could see some very bullish moves in the markets that carries into May. We have had a couple corrections in March that have provided some very good buying opportunities. For Astrology Traders subscribers we recommended some stocks and entry points to take advantage of the pullbacks. We also had one technology stock [...] > read more

Bulls Remain In Charge Without Exuberance

Published on 2012-04-02 17:43:25

One thing that the market is doing very well is keeping it’s sentiment readings in check without becoming too optimistic. I’ve discovered by going back and analyzing these results with how the markets behaved at certain points in time is that when the bulls are over 60% then it’s bearish for the markets. When the bearish sentiment [...] > read more

Significant Support/Resistance Levels For Markets

Published on 2012-04-02 12:16:18

The following is an excerpt form the mid day update by All About Trends. Premium members receive daily market commentary, stock picks, and a concise trading plan. I personally recommend their service and you can try it here at a significant discount. “We’ve been talking about the market potentially building out a sideways Wave four consolidation here and the [...] > read more

When McClellan Oscillator & Dow Diverge

Published on 2012-04-01 21:50:36

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Two Dividend Stocks Approaching Support

Published on 2012-04-01 13:06:03

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Mobile Market Index Gains 52% In Q1

Published on 2012-04-01 01:27:35

While the first quarter of 2012 was positive for the major indexes, the Mobile Index continued to outshine returning an impressive 52%. Just this past week, newcomer Millennial Media saw its shares climb over 80% from its IPO price of $13, well above the predicted range from just months ago. Here is a short summary [...] > read more

Healthcare Sector Breaking Out

Published on 2012-03-31 13:02:24

With Obamacare in focus, the health care stocks is breaking out. I particularly like how the ADX is setting up. Now I don’t really concern myself with whether it will pass or not, or whether it’s the right thing to do for the US as a country, my only concern is what this sector is [...] > read more

How The Media Manipulates The Masses

Published on 2012-03-30 09:20:14

First off, I have no love for the media and this short interview illustrates the exact reason why. It astounds me how blatantly negative the media remains on Ron Paul despite all he stands for and everything he’s accomplished. The anchor just has to start the interview off stating that Paul “hasn’t one a single [...] > read more

Window Dressing Could Be Key

Published on 2012-03-29 20:18:33

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Update On Canadian Markets

Published on 2012-03-29 09:22:14

Yesterday on Twitter I mentioned if we breakdown from 12350 I expect this to drop all the way to the neckline in rapid fashion. This morning it appears that is happening and this sell off seems to be different from the view that this is the first time since I received a sell signal on [...] > read more

Commodities Analysis (CRX, Copper, and HUI)

Published on 2012-03-28 13:28:23

Not looking so good on the commodities front. But it’s also not “blood on the streets” time. Just looks like an orderly sell off is beginning. Related Posts: Market Timing & Sector Charts Canadian Stock Market Outlook: Bearish Dr. Copper Looks Sick > read more

Can You Make Money Investing With Astrology?

Published on 2012-03-27 22:46:50

The following is by Karen Starich, who uses astrology to forecast events in the financial markets. In February Forbes ran an article “Can The Planets Affect Your Portfolio?” that I though I should chime in on. The answer is yes! I have to say that as an astrologer and trader I think the article is very timely. [...] > read more

Strongest Sectors In The Market

Published on 2012-03-27 19:41:05

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CNC – Stock to Watch

Published on 2012-03-27 09:36:50

CNC is one healthcare stock that had a nice earnings run last month and looks to be in the consolidation phase before making another run at recent highs. It’s recently gotten a while candle on the 3 Line Break chart and I’ve outlined the area on the 60 min chart below which I think represents [...] > read more

Conquering The Psychology Of Trading

Published on 2012-03-26 20:49:49

Psychological Errors When Trading and Ways To Prevent Them Making trades is stressful. Every trader has successes and failures, losses and mistakes. Psychological errors are almost always stress based, meaning that due to the stress of the trading situation itself, traders make poorly considered or impulsive choices that create panic or fear. The simplest way to [...] > read more

Something Rotten In DRU’s Chart

Published on 2012-03-26 00:20:53

There was a strange sell off in DRU towards the end of last week that reeks of forced liquidation. Eric Parnell over at Seekling Alpha noticed this and I wanted to do a chart that better illustrates when DRU has a price shock such as it did last week it can spell disaster for the [...] > read more

Stay Grounded In Reality

Published on 2012-03-25 14:04:42

The following is an excerpt from today’s weekend report from All About Trends. Premium members receive daily market commentary, trade ideas, and a concise trading plan. I personally recommend their service. Try it here at 50% off regular price. On Friday we said: “The bull count is looking like we could fly into quarter end, but don’t get [...] > read more

Best Of Computer Hardware Index

Published on 2012-03-25 03:42:57

As a follow up to my Apple article I wrote last week about the impending pullback in that sector, I wanted to draw your attention to the Computer Hardware Index and the ridiculous state of overbought it is in as one more reason to expect a pullback not just in Apple, but in this whole sector. And [...] > read more

“Keep it Simple” ~ Market Veteran Justin Mamis

Published on 2012-03-24 12:52:42

Justin Mamis And The Meaning Of Life Good interview above with a market veteran where he discuss which indicators he likes/dislikes. So what you’re saying is that people need to develop their subjective skills more than their objective skills. I think that’s simply put, but yes. That’s why some people are no good at this. [...] > read more

Stocks To Watch For Follow Through

Published on 2012-03-23 22:13:46

Here are 3 stocks I’ve added to my real time watchlist of momentum stocks over at Stockcharts. You don’t have to be a member to view it and if you are a Stockcharts member it would be cool if you voted or followed it so it gains more exposure on the site. Earnings were the [...] > read more

Ron Paul On The Tonight Show

Published on 2012-03-23 14:05:36

No presidential candidate is perfect, but Paul has integrity and the most consistent message. We all complain about how the Government manipulates the markets, therefore we need Gov’t to get smaller. Audit the Fed and take them out of the equation. The solution seems so easy to me. behavioral targeting > read more

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em….

Published on 2012-03-14 01:41:54

In all seriousness, the banking sector appears to have experienced a legit breakout. These are the two stocks I like the best to play some momentum trades on an intraday pullback. Here is my public watchlist on stockcharts that I update daily with the strongest stocks in the market. They also have a new feature [...] > read more

Market Timing Update: Sidelines

Published on 2012-03-13 19:17:30

Mama said there’d be days like this… Here is what I sent out to subscribers shortly after the market close to enable anyone to place an after-hours trade. If you would like to receive more timely updates on my timing signal, you can subscribe for free at zentrader.net I took half off my shorts with about 30 [...] > read more

Gotta Give These Markets Credit

Published on 2012-03-12 20:15:37

…Their resiliency is quite impressive. Finished flat on the day with my EWC short up, but my positions are starting to be a concern. I’ve seen this lots of time with my timing signal where one has to sit through a period of melt up, but it’s never easy. � > read more

Dispute Between Mobile Marketing Leaders

Published on 2012-03-11 21:12:33

The following is a guest post by fellow investor mobile guru, whose interest lie within the mobile revolution, start-ups & IPO’s, and intellectual property. Augme Technologies (AUGT), one of the mobile marketing emerging leaders took direct aim at its competitor Velti (VELT) on Friday. Augme Technologies filed suit for patent infringement citing three separate patents(6,594,691,7,269,636,7,783,721) on Friday in [...] > read more

Rangebound or Down

Published on 2012-03-11 12:56:24

We’ve talked numerous times around here about how consolidations or corrections can occur in two forms, that being sideways or down. Sideways could actually be construed as a bullish correction. I know I know ,sounds weird and like an oxymoron, but it is what it is. Upon looking at the daily index charts I can see a few [...] > read more

Canadian Stock Market Outlook: Bearish

Published on 2012-03-10 13:56:35

I’m starting to apply my timing signal to the TSX and it issued a sell signal on Friday. I would have taken a position in EWC if I would have realized the fresh sell signal had triggered but I was occupied and missed the trade. I think it’ll be fine and we’ll have the opportunity [...] > read more

Follow Your Trading Plan

Published on 2012-03-09 01:24:38

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Option Trading Basics

Published on 2012-03-08 16:07:24

The following is a post by Christopher Ebert, who uses his engineering background to mix and match options as a means of preserving portfolio wealth while outpacing inflation. He studies options daily, trades options almost exclusively, and enjoys sharing his experiences with anyone who is interested. Options are a complex subject, and there are many experienced [...] > read more

Dr. Copper Looks Sick

Published on 2012-03-08 08:49:18

Copper has been forming a short term top over the last couple of months and is now in a rising bearish wedge at resistance. Volume has been rising on down weeks ever since the big sell off of last year. Keep your eye on the $3.90-4.00 level because if copper can break thru there than [...] > read more

One “Buy The Dip” Perspective

Published on 2012-03-07 16:19:21

The following is an excerpt from today’s mid-day report from All About Trends, who teach traders how to achieve a rising equity curve. As a premium member for $15/month (50% off) you can expect to receive daily trade ideas,market analysis, and a concise trading plan for all their trades. I approve of their stock selection and highly [...] > read more

Added To Shorts Today

Published on 2012-03-07 10:57:13

While there may be a little more upside left I decided to add to my short positions from Monday. I don’t want to get to cute and miss what I think could be a decent correction in the markets. Maybe we go up to 50 ema on the 60 min chart. Maybe we go to 60 [...] > read more

All Signs Point To Further Weakness

Published on 2012-03-06 20:06:49

You don’t have to be a member of StockCharts to view my public watchlist and it does update in real time. StockCharts Momentum Watchlist > read more

You Are The Product To Social Networks

Published on 2012-03-06 12:05:05

Companies mentioned in visual below. They are getting rich off of our privacy and I think this is a very timely piece with all the hoopla surrounding GOOG privacy policy, or lack thereof. Created by: OnlineMarketingDegree.com > read more

Market Timing Signal: Short

Published on 2012-03-05 20:47:15

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Commodities Have Further To Fall

Published on 2012-03-04 22:49:25

However I don’t think the pullback will be that severe as there does seem to be decent support in the $850 area. It’s also worth noting the last time in October when the sell off reached it’s worst levels, the RSI remained above 30 – which is a sign of strength. > read more

Tech Stock In Focus

Published on 2012-03-03 20:28:53

Below is an example of a stock pick that we didn’t include in this weeks newsletter for Astrology Traders because we already had plenty of content. We offer a 14 day grace period to ask for a full refund, no questions asked. I thought I’d share it as Karen sees big things for the Technology [...] > read more

Market Internals Not Confirming Rally

Published on 2012-03-02 22:41:20

This could end up being a significant tell that this rally is going to end badly. You can see that we’re hitting new multi-year highs on the Nasdaq, but the percentage of stocks above their 200 moving average are lower than where they were in 2011 (when the Nasdaq was lower than where it is [...] > read more

Stocktouch App For Traders

Published on 2012-03-02 09:36:13

I just got this app from Stocktouch the other day and will have a review on my thoughts about it’s ease of use and practicality for traders in a week or two. Good timing as I’ll be travelling next week to watch my daughter play in the BC Provincial Playoffs. Last year they came in [...] > read more

2 Bullish IPO’s To Watch

Published on 2012-03-01 23:19:15

Overbought yes, but these are 2 stocks to definitely watch. I could have thrown ZNGA in this list but these are lesser known and I’m sure ZNGA is already on your watchlist if you trade momentum stocks. No follow through for the bears lessens the shock factor of yesterday’s sell off. Maybe we’ll get to Dow 116,200. > read more

More Of The Same Today

Published on 2012-03-01 17:51:34

The following is an excerpt from today’s mid-day report from All About Trends, who teach traders how to achieve consistent gains through stock selection and daily trading education. As a premium member for $15/month (50% the regular price) you can expect to receive daily trade ideas and market analysis, along with a concise trading plan for each trade [...] > read more

Feels Like Fear Is Creeping In

Published on 2012-02-29 20:30:49

� Canadian dollar continues to ratchet up to each new target that is set. Video Below > read more

“Banks Run the Country….Just Kidding?”

Published on 2012-02-29 12:13:43

The following is by Karen Starich, who uses astrology to forecast events in the financial markets. Check out Astrology Traders for specific dates and in-depth analysis of future events in the various markets she covers. In my October 30, 2011 update for my Astrology Traders subscribers I wrote the following. “Regarding the power elite and harsh transits with [...] > read more

2 Dividend Stocks Approaching Support

Published on 2012-02-29 00:17:10

Both of these could fall a little bit further before I would classify them as a buy, but they are starting to get into an area where they have previously bounced. > read more

Financial Astrology: 1:1 Silver to Gold Ratio

Published on 2012-02-28 10:04:51

Over the next decade there are a series of eclipses and rare planetary alignments that could increase the odds for silver to reach parity with gold. In the next couple of months we could begin to see more movement of gold investors into silver and the possibility of a new silver coinage law getting passed. [...] > read more

Was Today Bullish or Bearish?

Published on 2012-02-27 20:03:47

One could argue both points. Yes the dip was bought, however the trend is obviously weakening and the RSI is showing quite a bit of negative divergence. Bias is in the eyes of the beholder. One other thing I wanted to point out on the beige and green chart of the Nasdaq. Look at the [...] > read more

Japan’s Bond Market

Published on 2012-02-27 01:46:38

The following is an except from this weeks premium service by Karen Starich, who uses astrology to forecast events in the financial markets. Learn how Astrology Traders can give you an unparalleled edge in trading. The hopes of speculators shorting the Japanese bond market on reports that the economy is in a doomsday scenario may get spoiled. Recently Kyle [...] > read more

Weekly Bigger Picture

Published on 2012-02-26 14:39:29

� The following is an excerpt from the weekend’s report from All About Trends, who teach traders how to achieve consistent gains through stock selection and daily trading education. If you are interested to know which stock was added to the long watchlist you can click the following link and experience this for 50% off [...] > read more

Major Breakout In WTIC

Published on 2012-02-25 22:41:17

This appears to be going much higher after a recent breakout of a diamond pattern. Yes it’s a bit obscure to draw a diamond pattern this big, but the boundaries fit and the pattern just emerged one day when I was looking at the long term chart of Oil trying to determine key ranges. Confirmation [...] > read more

Swing Trade Setup – SIMO

Published on 2012-02-25 08:56:58

What I like about this setup: Strong weekly where RSI has stayed above 40 Stayed above any significant support levels Previous leader that could be forming next base (indicated in yellow) to rise out of What could go wrong: I would view it a negative if we fell below 61.8% Fibonacci Lack of catalyst to stop [...] > read more

Slowly But Surely For The Financials

Published on 2012-02-24 16:37:30

Today the market stalled heading into the close, but at this point I think it’s going to take some sort of blow off top to put an ending to this upward grind. It feels like everyday is some sort of twisted groudhog day for the bears as every threat of a downward move is thwarted [...] > read more

Gold Market Putting In A Top?

Published on 2012-02-23 11:56:00

From a time cycle perspective the gold markets have already topped as each of these cycles corresponded to an appropriate top in the gold market. I’m as bullish on gold as the next guy but the chart is what it is and one shouldn’t turn a blind eye. Until this sets a new high one [...] > read more

Chart of the Day – Nasdaq

Published on 2012-02-22 23:00:13

Bonds In Focus

Published on 2012-02-22 13:23:32

The following is an excerpt regarding TBT from Astrology Traders newsletter that was sent out Feb 12. We’ve seen the up move back to resistance within the time frame she forecasted and with today’s pullback I view this as a buying opportunity. Disclosure – I personally added shares to my account at a cost basis [...] > read more

Trade Setups – MDCO, EFX

Published on 2012-02-22 08:10:39

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TSX Averted Major Sell Signal

Published on 2012-02-21 21:27:37

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Microcap Mobile Index Off To Fast Start in 2012

Published on 2012-02-20 11:40:59

In early January, I created a Microcap Mobile Index consisting of stocks that have market capitalizations under $1B and a price over $1 that covered the companies below. Let’s take a look at how the group has performed year to date versus the NASDAQ composite. Impressively, the Mobile index racked up a 32% year to date [...] > read more

Astrology: A Ron Paul Victory

Published on 2012-02-19 19:43:31

Ron Paul, in his 3rd run for President of the United States, has been almost completely ignored by the media while continuing to gain momentum in his campaign. For decades Ron has been an outspoken critic of the Federal Reserve banking system and a proponent for the return to a gold standard. He has [...] > read more

Trade Setup – ELGX

Published on 2012-02-19 12:20:31

Long trade in the 12.30 area. Stop on a close below daily bollinger band. Related Posts: Trade Setup – QCOR Climax Top In Apple TSX Close To Major Sell Signal > read more

Judge Napolitano Tells It Like It Is…

Published on 2012-02-18 18:15:25

…and it gets him fired. Not cool Fox news. All you did and the message that you sent is that you didn’t like Judge Napolitano letting the political cat out of the bag so you canned him. Personally I agree with everything he says in this video and it’s nice to see someone echoing what [...] > read more

Astrology: About that Netfix Collapse….Again?

Published on 2012-02-17 22:39:53

The following is by Karen Starich, who uses astrology to forecast events in the financial markets. Learn how Astrology Traders can give you an unparalleled edge in trading. Last September my interest in Netflix (NFLX) was peaked when suddenly the stock slid more than 50% in 2 months. I checked the Astrology chart for the company when Jeff [...] > read more

Trade Setup – QCOR

Published on 2012-02-17 08:28:32

Long trade in the 31.20 – 30.65 area. Stop on a close below weekly bollinger band. Earnings could be next catalyst for the uptrend to resume. � > read more

Oil Poised For Upside Move

Published on 2012-02-16 23:48:59

Oil is looking like it’s going to bust to the upside any day now. It’s forming a wedge on many different timeframes and the ADX on the daily and weekly are both low that if it does breakout it could make a large move in that direction. ADX identifies the strength of a trend and [...] > read more

Louie Schwartzberg on Gratitude

Published on 2012-02-16 16:49:22

Nature is a thing of beauty amplified when viewed through these time lapsed photos. This is a must see video to be reminded of the simple things in life. “You think this is just another day in your life, it’s not just another day. It’s the one day that is given to you… today. It’s [...] > read more

Market Timing Call: Sidelines

Published on 2012-02-15 23:54:37

Momentum Watchlist on Stockcharts that I mention in the video. Chart of the day > read more

Climax Top In Apple

Published on 2012-02-15 18:03:06

The following is an excerpt from today’s mid-day report from All About Trends, who teach traders how to achieve consistent gains through stock selection and daily trading education. When you become a premium member for $15/month (50% the regular price) you can expect to receive daily trade ideas and market analysis, along with a concise trading plan for [...] > read more

Nasdaq Bounces Off Trendline

Published on 2012-02-15 00:44:11

“If you want to change your experience of the markets from fearful to confident, if you want to change your result from an erratic equity curve to a steadily rising one, the first step is to embrace the responsibility and stop expecting the market to give you anything or do anything for you.” ~ Mark [...] > read more

The Many Pitfalls Of Selling Covered Calls

Published on 2012-02-14 15:29:25

The following is a post by Christopher Ebert, who uses his engineering background to mix and match options as a means of preserving portfolio wealth while outpacing inflation. He studies options daily, trades options almost exclusively, and enjoys sharing his experiences with anyone who is interested. Do You Want Fries with Your Covered Call? A [...] > read more

New Leg Up Coming?

Published on 2012-02-13 23:00:32

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TipTrades Alert Service Membership Giveaway

Published on 2012-02-13 12:55:07

In anticipation of next months launch of Wall St Daily Deals I have a free basic membership for the TipTrades service (valued at $120/year). They have 3 levels of memberships as seen here. Take a look around the website to see if this is a tool you think you may find useful, and check below [...] > read more