Is High Market Volatility An Opportunity?
The old adage “traders love volatility” may work for many short-term traders, but for those...
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Strength in Numbers, Participation That Is
The ability to gauge the genuine strength of a move in a market has a number of implications. We...
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Again, The Floor Is Still Holding
The market felt no need to address the gap at 2018.50. Instead, it fulfilled its destiny and...
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Sell An Iron Condor Or An Iron Butterfly
Selling an option premium is an enticing proposition. You sell it, then you wait for implied...
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ESH5: Facts Are Irrelevant – Only Perceptions Matter
Well that wasn’t exactly what we expected. When we posted yesterday’s outlook for the...
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Oil, QE, Europe, And ETFs
It is difficult to watch the market day in and day out and not pay attention to the plight of oil....
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Can The Euro Strike Back With QE?
Over the last two weeks, Europe has experienced a period of mixed market conditions. At the...
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A Hedge On Oil Is A Good Idea
The moves in crude oil have grabbed everyone’s attention over the last few months. Since November,...
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The Correction In AbbVie Stock Could Be Nearing An End
AbbVie (ABBV) shares, a $92B pharmaceutical company which has products that treat Crohn’s disease,...
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ESH5: Greek Debt Crisis Dumps US Equity Futures
The S&P500 mini-futures (ESH5) were fighting their way higher and making a strong attempt at...
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Futures Market Review and Forecast: The Floor Is Still Holding
Both forecasts from yesterday played out. First, the S&P came within two points of the ceiling...
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Sail Past The Rocks, Leave The Siren Song Behind
Temptation … The word itself has a seductive quality, much like the market. Yup, I said it – the...
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Where’s The Beef Going?
Last week we traded cash-cattle steady to a buck lower. If one takes into consideration that box...
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Oil And Stocks Rocket Up In Tandem – Who’s In Charge?
Oil has been ripping higher for the last three days, up about $8 a barrel since Thursday (Jan....
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Futures Market Review and Forecast: Indeed, the Floor Holds, Again!
Monday’s rally followed through, as expected, and managed to close well above the key 2027 level,...
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Pull The Trigger When Alignment Occurs
It is definitely not easy for the beginner trader to know when to take the trade. After you come...
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Check Out Chipotle, Mexican Grill That Is
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has had investors’ mouths watering for some time, and shares...
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Up and Down We Go … I Remember When I Was A Kid
I remember when I was a kid … Oh wait! I thought I was talking to my son. Sorry. What I meant to...
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SPX – Big Move Coming!
The Sentiment Timing Index “timing profile” was very mixed for last week, and it has turned out be...
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Crude Oil Is Testing Its Boundaries
Crude-oil futures are showing some signs of life, having rallied from just under $44 to test the...
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TraderPlanet’s Quick Guide to Candlesticks
