Author: Lind-Waldock

Canada’s economic soundness has been the envy of many other nations around the world, and its strong banking system has received a lot of attention. Canada came out of the recession of 2008 – 2009 better than many of...

The first half of the year has been pretty awful for stock market investors. The S&P 500 was down about 5.5 percent in June, down 12 percent for the second quarter, and down about 8.5 percent for the year. We could...

Many traders are having a hard time coping with market volatility, and the markets have certainly been volatile recently. We have to remember markets can move against us quickly, and it’s important to have appropriate...

by Matt Roma Crude oil futures prices didn’t leap higher after a federal judge recently ruled to overturn a six-month ban on new deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. That may seem puzzling to many investors. While...

If you trade stocks, you may have heard the financial media talk about something called the VIX, also commonly referred to as the “fear index.” VIX stands for Market Volatility Index, and it represents how investors...

Many investors are worried that the Eurozone debt crisis could cause economic slowdowns even in countries outside the region. However, I remain long-term bullish on the prospects for crude oil, as emerging countries continue to...

This past week, the markets have generally taken a breather from their relentless selling. That being said, the momentum doesn’t inspire much confidence, at least not for me. The markets will generally take the path of...

by Mark Julias We have certainly seen a lot of action in the markets over the past month! The S&P 500 has corrected more than 10 percent, the euro hit a new four-year low, and we’ve seen the worst oil spill in U.S....

Selling options is something many traders shy away from, but if you take the time to educate yourself, it can be a rewarding strategy. This article is meant to stimulate your thinking about different ways to participate in the...

The euro reached a new four-year low on Monday, May 17, 2010, and the June euro futures hit a new contract low after declining three percent last week. While many analysts believe the euro is getting oversold and could bounce, I...