US Stocks: Did You Miss That Correction?
I suppose many were expecting more in terms of price and time. But if you were paying...
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Author: Bob Lang
The Fed, Swift Market Moves, and Geopolitical Issues are Testing Market Confidence
Before we jump into a discussion about market confidence, let’s make one thing clear: The market was not only fed liquidity by the Federal Reserve over the past 5-6 years, but it was also given a major shot of confidence....
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Was The Employment Cost Index The Elephant in the Room?
Some have voiced concerns over the jump in employment costs lately. The most recent reading showed...
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What Happened To That Summer Rally?
Doesn’t the market always rally in the summer? Many are used to seeing that summer...
Read MoreThe Guacamole Dilemma: Dip Buyers Must Be Aware of Too Much Dip
So, when the markets drop 2-3%, which we have seen can happen within a week’s time – then is it right to buy that dip? If you look at the chart below dating back a year the answer is a resounding YES. But...
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Listening To Markets
As I was away on vacation last week I still kept one eye on the markets and with my technological...
Read MoreListen to the Pundits or the Markets?
Not a bad first half of 2014 with the SPX 500 being the big winner, up a solid 6%, steady every month and with the old adage of a down January working against it, seemed to defy all the naysayers (remember hearing that old saw,...
Read MoreCan You Admit When You are Wrong?
Admitting you are wrong is not admitting defeat. But many traders and investors let their ego get in the way and that leads to a calamitous road. I have seen more train wrecks by option and stock traders happen...
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Holiday Week Option Selling: Clock Works For You
We have spoken in the past about the virtues of selling premium. Certainly in a low volatility...
Read MoreCurbing Trading Influences
I wish the pundits, experts and analysts would quiet down. Oh, they don’t influence what I do. I just focus on the message of the markets and proceed accordingly. But many are looking for rational answers...
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