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With the New York Giants’ win fresh in the minds of 111 million Super Bowl viewers, I guess it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that a slew of financial media outlets are talking about the “Super Bowl Indicator”.
Here’s a bit from the ...read more
Don’t Get Trapped By Sideways Stocks
Jan 27th, 2012 | By Greg Guenthner | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
Economists expected US GDP to expand by a 3% annual rate during the fourth quarter. It didn’t — instead expanding at a 2.8% clip. Traders immediately sold futures, only to buy back stocks an hour later when the market opened.
We should continue to expect this tug-of-war between bulls and bears ...read more
Today’s Market Movers: AAPL, BVSN, and the Great Pizza Rally
Jan 25th, 2012 | By Greg Guenthner | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
When you spend your days dissecting countless stocks, you sometimes stumble upon small groups of similar companies having their own private bull market.
Often, the momentum can be traced back to an obvious catalyst — fundamental improvements within the group or a well-publicized buyout in the sector. But sometimes, investors and ...read more
How Investor Confidence Shapes A New Rally
Jan 20th, 2012 | By Greg Guenthner | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
Successful trading hinges on the ability to spot meaningful turning points in sentiment and exploiting these important emotional periods during the beginning stages of a new trend. With the major averages flirting with key breakout levels, you need to be able to analyze how market participants will react to higher ...read more
Today’s Market Movers: FSL, OAS, NEI, STEV, NSRS
Jan 18th, 2012 | By Greg Guenthner | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
I am seeing a ton of bullish setups this week. It’s more than I’ve seen in a long time — maybe the most since late winter 2011. It’s exciting to see stocks attempting breakouts again, yet worrisome at the same time.
As much as I want to be bullish here, I’m ...read more
Today’s Market Movers: Indexes Push Higher, Plus: NFLX, IDIX
Jan 11th, 2012 | By Greg Guenthner | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
Despite a strong start to the year, the market feels very top-heavy this week. Sideways action or a couple of down sessions could help alleviate the pressure. So far today, we’re seeing very narrow action in the major indexes. According to Bespoke Investment Group, the S&P 500 is pace for ...read more
2012: What You Need to Look For Before Your Next Buy…
Jan 4th, 2012 | By Greg Guenthner | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
This year should offer plenty of opportunities for traders and investors alike. We’ll take a look at this year’s potential in just a few seconds. After all, the new year is a time to better ourselves — usually resulting in ridiculously long waits for treadmills at your local gym. But ...read more
One Indicator That Will Help You Beat Volatile Markets…
Jan 3rd, 2012 | By Chris Mayer | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
It hasn’t been an easy environment to invest in. Fundamentals seem not to mean anything. The market paints with a super broad and emotional brush. Everything seems to go up and down at the same time.
It’s fascinating to see how people cope with the volatility. Their choices and behavior lead ...read more
3 Major Stock Trends for the New Year
Dec 22nd, 2011 | By Greg Guenthner | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
Three major trends developing right now will greatly influence equities in 2012. Yet despite an immensely difficult trading environment — compounded by the seemingly never-ending eurozone debacle — several important forces are at play setting up specific investing and trading opportunities for the new year.
Here’s what you’ll need to know ...read more
Today’s Market Movers: WMT, HD, ABOT, LSTG
Dec 21st, 2011 | By Greg Guenthner | Category: Featured, Investing Strategies, Penny stocks
I cannot remember the last time a 3% rise in the S&P 500 was met with such indifference. We all know the drill by now: stocks slump for weeks, then offer what amounts to a glimmer of hope to investors — only to slowly eat away at the gains in ...read more
