Traders got pretty excited about gold prices hitting new all-time highs Tuesday in terms of U.S. dollars and deservedly so. But take away the U.S. dollar pricing and you’ll find that gold is more than 30 percent below its...
Read MoreThe September/October period has gained a reputation for volatility and adverse stock market moves including some memorable market crashes. But that’s far from the case this year. In fact, recent activity seems downright...
Read MoreMaybe you got the same plea I did recently from an airline I use fairly often. The airline wants me to support a movement to “Stop Oil Speculation Now”, recalling last year’s huge rise in oil prices that many...
Read MoreBull vs. bear has been an ongoing market battle forever, most recently manifested in equities: Is the U.S. stock market in a new bull market or just a bear market rally? A recent survey of more than 400 TraderPlanet.com members...
Read MoreMany people seem to be concerned about the “evils” of short selling and how it can drive down the prices of a stock. Various means to limit it or ban it altogether have been proposed. But what about analysts’...
Read MoreAs the value of the U.S. dollar has bounced off support at a previous low, prices of a number of commodities have tumbled, reinforcing the value of including intermarket analysis in any analytical approach. At least we assume...
Read MoreAs the prospects for higher inflation and higher prices increase with the billions of U.S. dollars created out of thin air being pushed into the financial system in various government bailout and stimulus programs, one might...
Read More“Here are a few things I have learned along the way…I am not suggested that these are actual “secrets” but I would refer to them as “success factors”. If you have any questions, please feel...
Read MoreTraders in the energy markets have had more than their share of ups and downs in the last year, and it appears they may be in for another ride higher. After slumping to almost $45 a barrel in conjunction with the stock market...
Read MoreBrokerage statements showing results for the first quarter of 2009 for 401(k)s, IRAs, SEPs, etc. are reaching mailboxes this week and will look somewhat better for many investors than they would have a month earlier. But even...
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