Surging U.S. Dollar in Focus this Week
* Latest Market Developments * A feature in the market place this week has been the surging U.S....
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The Euro Will Reach Parity With The U.S. Dollar In 2-3 Years: Stay Short
In the last six months, the Euro declined by 5% against the U.S. dollar as it became apparent that...
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Ride Out the Volatility, It Will Settle Down
Financial writing does not have to be staid, flat, or dull; it can be colorful, and it often is....
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Soybeans: How Low Can We Go Into Harvest?
The soybean market appears to be willing to wait for additional harvest data before deciding how...
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Options Watch: Amgen At Key Price Point
With the continued deterioration of market breadth, it’s becoming more difficult to stay...
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Why Bull Markets Are Dangerous To Your Financial Health
This statement may sound paradoxical… it is intended to. It only applies to active traders, so if...
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December Cotton Futures: Trading Idea September 24, 2014
December Cotton Futures a Selling Opportunity on More Price Weakness See on the daily bar chart...
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One Of The Deadly Sins Of Trading: Not Using A Stop-Loss
A year ago I was working with one of my coaching clients and he sent me an e-mail title, “Forget...
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Small Caps Losing Strength
The Largest Cap S&P 100/S&P 500 Relative Strength Ratio (OEF/SPY) rose above its highs...
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Grain Market Bears Still in Firm Technical Control
GRAINS: December corn futures closed down 4 1/2 cents at $3.25 3/4 Tuesday. Prices closed nearer...
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Still Some Risk Aversion in Market Place Wednesday
* Latest Market Developments * There is still some risk aversion in the market place Wednesday...
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The Market is Just Being the Market
Yesterday seemed to be an alarm bell for the bearish clan. Sheesh, give em a triple-point drop on...
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America’s Role In the Middle East: Friends and Foes
The Professional Traders OpinionWho’s on First? (Abbot & Costello, circa 1952)Oddly enough,...
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Dr. Pepper Snapple Group: Unusual Options Activity Shows Big Buyer
Shares of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), the Plano, Texas-based soft drink company, has steadily...
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December British Pound Futures: Trading Idea September 23, 2014
December British Pound Futures a Buying Opportunity on More Price Strength See on the daily bar...
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Consumer Staples Gaining Strength, Consumer Discretionary Losing Strength
Consumer Staples stock sector ETF (XLP) Relative Strength Ratio (XLP/SPY) rose above the highs of...
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Bearish Wedge: Could The Dow Drop 1000 Points?
One of my favorite patterns to follow, are bullish and bearish wedges. They are very easy to...
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Time To Cover Short Euro Position
I’ve been bearish on the euro (versus the dollar) since late July. [Editor’s note: see...
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Livestock Futures Markets Still Mostly Bullish
LIVESTOCK: December live cattle closed steady at 158.70 Monday. Prices closed nearer the session...
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Risk Aversion Returns to Market Place Tuesday
* Latest Market Developments * There is risk aversion back in the market place Tuesday following...
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TraderPlanet’s Quick Guide to Candlesticks
