Trade Updates – August 2011
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Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Market Commentary, Daily Update, Earnings
Starbucks (SBUX) Bucks the Trend
12:45pm (EST) This morning’s open wasn’t as bad as most of the talking heads were predicting but we were prepared
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis
What our Government Could Learn from RIMM
9:00am (EST) The market traded in a somewhat tight range on Thursday with the bulls winning the battle for the majority
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Company Commentary
Big Vote after the Bell
1:20pm (EST) The market is seeing green today for the first time all week as all three of the major
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Bears Gathering Steam as Debt Crisis Looms
9:05am (EST) The bears made it 3-in-a-row on Wednesday and stretched major support levels after another wasted day on Capitol Hill and
Daily Update, IPOs, Market Commentary
IPO Market Heats Up
1:10pm (EST) Despite a choppy market, Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s) are hot this week as we have counted at least
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12:15pm (EST) Newpark Resources (NR, $9.45, down $0.24) Sell to OPEN August 10 calls (NR110820C00010000, $0.50, down $0.05) Action: Buy
Market Analysis, Market Commentary, Daily Update, Earnings
Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall…
9:00am (EST) The bulls started Tuesday’s session playing catch-up once again after the market open lowered over the “lack of urgency” in
Earnings, Market Analysis, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Broadcom (BRCM) Beats, Shares Surge
12:40pm (EST) The market is continuing its slow drift lower as the debt ceiling debate in Washington carries on with
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9:45am(EST) Winner, winner, chicken dinner! For those of you who use our cell phone alerts and Twitter updates, we have
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Netflix (NFLX) Warns of Slower Growth
9:00am (EST) The bears did a little damage on Monday as the circus in Congress continued on after the Republicans and
Earnings, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Bullish Trend Hard to Ignore
1:05pm (EST) Despite no deal to raise the U.S. debt limit, the market has held up rather well as the
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
Deal or No Deal?
9:00am (EST) The market was facing a fork in the road going into the start of last week. The bulls
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11:00pm (EST) 1. Market Summary 2. Seven (7) Past, Current, and Future IPOs to Watch 3. Earnings 4. Weekly
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Daily Update
Friday, July 29, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Friday, July 29, 2011 (AM)
9:00am (EST) Spider S&P 500 (SPY, $130.22, down $0.28) August 135 calls (SPY110820C00135000, $0.75, down $0.05) Entry Price: $0.95 (7/27/11)
Daily Update
Thursday, July 28, 2011
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 (AM)
Continued… The S&P 500 gave up a six-pack, or 0.4%, and closed at 1,332. The index dipped to 1,329 but held the 1,325 level which
Daily Update
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
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Monday, July 25, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Monday, July 25, 2011 (AM)
Continued… On that note, Friday’s action was mixed as the Dow fell 43 points to end at 12,681. The index
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Earnings
Rambus Still in Red Ink, Eyes Bigger Prize
1:20pm (EST) Futures were pointing towards a sluggish start this morning and we kind of had a feeling the market
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12:10pm (EST) Buy Rambus (RMBS, $15.60, up $0.66) Sell to OPEN September 17 calls (RMBS110917C00017000, $0.65, up $0.20) Action: We
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10:20am (EST) Cisco Systems (CSCO, $15.59, up $0.16) Sell to OPEN August 17 call (CSCO110820C00017000, $0.30, flat) Action: With Cisco
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Here Comes the Kitchen Sink
9:00am (EST) We mentioned yesterday the bulls looked as though they were going to go for broke. The market was
Strategies, Trading Tips, Trading Psychology, Daily Update
Bears Play Defense as Bulls Push Resistance
12:55pm (EST) We have been calling for the market to make new highs in July while most of the talking
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12:05pm (EST) With the market pushing resistance once again, it’s prudent we start locking in profits on some of our
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, VIX, Strategies
Bulls Bringing Out the Big Guns
9:00am (EST) Go figure. On a day the Financial stocks actually showed some strength, Tech lagged along with several other
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Apple, Market Commentary
Apple Up, Falls Short of $400 (for now)
1:05pm (EST) The bulls got off to a good start this morning after stellar earnings from Apple (AAPL, $387.51, up
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Bears Get Two (Hundred) for Flinching
9:00am (EST) Raise your hand if you know who or what the “Gang of Six” is. It’s been a couple
Earnings, Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Daily Update
Harley-Davidson (HOG) Still Going Strong
1:00pm (EST) Futures were pointing towards a big open on better-than-expected economic news and strong earnings from some of America’s
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
Bulls Trying to Get Back on Track
9:00am (EST) The bulls were behind the 8-ball for much of Monday’s session as there was no follow-through from Friday’s pop to help
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Strategies
Bank of America (BAC) at 2-Year Lows
1:15pm (EST) Futures were pointing towards a rough open this morning as continued concerns over Europe and U.S. debt continue
Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Is the Market Half Empty or Half Full?
9:00am (EST) The bears started the week by pushing the market lower on renewed debt concerns over Italy which quickly
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10:30pm (EST) 1. Market Summary 2. Qualcomm (QCOM) Hooking-Up with Apple? 3. Global Payments (GPN) Approaching New Highs
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10:30pm (EST) 1. Market Summary 2. Qualcomm (QCOM) Hooking-Up with Apple? 3. Global Payments (GPN) Approaching New Highs
Daily Update
Friday, July 22, 2011
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Thursday, July 21, 2011
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 (AM)
9:00am (EST) Global Payments (GPN, $50.52, down $0.77) August 55 calls (GPN110820C00055000, $0.30, down $0.15) Entry Price: $0.40 (7/13/11) Exit
Daily Update
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Monday, July 18, 2011 (AM)
Continued from our 9am update… The Dow added 42 points on Friday to finish at 12,479. The index traded to
Daily Update
Monday, July 18, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
“In the Foxhole”, “Eating Peas”…
1:45pm (EST) We mentioned yesterday that July option expiration day has been pretty volatile over the last few years but
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
Google (GOOG) Pushes 6 Bills, Seattle G (SEGN) Under $20
9:00am (EST) Things started off well for the bulls as better-than-expected earnings and so-so economic news provided a little pop
Daily Update, BioTech
Seattle Genetics (SGEN) Update
1:15pm (EST) We wanted to give a quick update on Seattle Genetics (SGEN, $20.33, HALTED) as we have just learned
Market Commentary, BioTech, Daily Update
Seattle Genetics (SGEN) Halted; Google (GOOG) Earnings Due
12:25pm (EST) The bulls are trying to even things up for the week but are having trouble holding the gains
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
Ratings Agencies Holding Bulls Back
9:00am (EST) The bulls got a pair of Aces yesterday and appeared to have a set hand as futures were
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Big Ben Throws Bulls a Lifejacket
12:45pm (EST) After 3 days of selling pressure, the bulls have battled back following comments by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke
Daily Update, VIX, Company Commentary, Market Commentary
Moody’s (MCO) Strikes Again
8:50am (EST) The bulls were trying hard to stop the bears recent momentum and they appeared ready to end their
Earnings, Market Analysis, Company Commentary, Daily Update
Fastenal (FAST) Falls Back, FOMC Minutes Due
12:40pm (EST) The bulls were struggling to keep losses in check this morning but have gathered some momentum heading into
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
Bears Going for Hat Trick
9:00am (EST) The bears won their second straight session on Monday after walloping the bulls for a 2% loss, on
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis
Italy Gets Booted Around, Alcoa (AA) on Deck
12:45pm (EST) Futures were pointing towards a significantly lower open this morning as the market seems focused on Europe’s debt
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
Second Quarter Earnings Take Center Stage
8:45am (EST) Despite a hectic Friday, the bulls were able to hold onto their weekly gains as they recouped half
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7:30pm (EST) 1. Market Summary 2. Nanometrics (NANO) – Ready to Move 3. Five Star Quality Care (FVE) –
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Daily Update
Friday, July 15, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Friday, July 15, 2011 (AM)
9:00AM (EST) Global Payments (GPN, $51.21, up $0.54) August 55 calls (GPN110820C00055000, $0.50, up $0.10) Entry Price: $0.40 (7/13/11) Exit
Daily Update
Thursday, July 14, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Thursday, July 14, 2011 (AM)
9:00am (EST) Global Payments (GPN, $50.67, down $0.39) August 55 calls (GPN110820C00055000, $0.40, flat) Entry Price: $0.40 (7/13/11) Exit Target:
Daily Update
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 (AM)
9:00am (EST) Qualcomm (QCOM, $58.24, down $1.12) October 65 calls (QCOM111022C00065000, $0.90, down $0.10) Entry Price: $0.85 (7/11/11) Exit Target:
Daily Update
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Monday, July 11, 2011 (AM)
Second Quarter Earnings Take Center Stage 9:00am (EST) Despite a hectic Friday, the bulls were able to hold onto their
Daily Update
Monday, July 11, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Market Analysis, Economic News, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Bulls Hold Support
3:15pm (EST) We wanted to wait to go to press to see how the market held up going into the
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
Unemployment Hits 9.2%
9:00am (EST) The numbers from Thursday won’t matter much this morning but let’s go over them anyway. The Dow added
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis
Bulls Push Resistance, Breakthrough Coming?
1:00pm (EST) The market is rallying today on better-than-expected economic news and ahead of Friday’s key June jobs report. Futures
Daily Update
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Coffee Stocks Continue to Rock
9:00am (EST) The bulls returned to their winning ways on Wednesday by pushing the major averages higher for the sixth
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Economic News
Market Powers Higher Despite Headwinds
1:35pm (EST) The bulls are looking to get back on track after a slow start and seem to have found
Market Analysis, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Global Concerns Keeping Bulls in Check
9:00am (EST) The market traded in a tight range on Monday before ending mixed with Tech showing strength while the
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Economic News, Market Commentary
Moody's (MCO) Holds Back Bulls
1:45pm (EST) Following last week’s explosive rally, we said this morning that today could be a flat as the second
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis
Bulls Looking For New Highs
9:00am (EST) Our last headline on Friday was “Another Perfect Strom”, and as it turned out, it was the perfect
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Daily Update
Friday, July 8, 2011
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Thursday, July 7, 2011
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 (PM)
July 2011 | Members Please remember, ALL “Exit Targets” and “Stop Targets” are targets. You should not have any “Hard
Daily Update
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 (AM)
9:00am (EST) TiVo (TIVO, $10.83, up $0.54) August 11 calls (TIVO110820C00011000, $0.65, up $0.25) Entry Price: $0.55 (7/1/11) Exit Target:
Daily Update, Market Analysis
Another Perfect Storm?
1:00pm (EST) There is no use in going over our weekly breakeven line for the bulls and bears because if
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10:15am (EST) Vivus (VVUS, $8.06, down $0.09) Sell to OPEN August 9 calls (VVUS110820C00009000, $0.30, flat) AKS Steel Holding (AKS,
BioTech, Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
Second Half of 2011: Volatility
9:00am (EST) The bulls made it 4 in-a-row on Thursday by ending June with a bang and their drive for
Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis
Bulls Having A Banner Week
12:35pm (EST) The market is pushing higher as the bulls try to make it 4-in-a-row and a clean sweep for
Earnings, Market Commentary, Daily Update
Mastercard (MA), Visa (V) Soar on Favorable Ruling
9:00am (EST) The bulls extended their winning streak to 3 sessions on Wednesday and managed to break through key resistance
Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Economic News
Market Higher After Austerity Vote
1:15pm (EST) It was almost a given that Greece would get the votes this morning to get the $17 billion
Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary
Greece Results due Any Minute
8:30am (EST) Make it two-in-a-row for the bulls after they won Tuesday’s session. Before we go over this morning’s big
Daily Update, Earnings, Strategies
Greece Is the Word
1:20pm (EST) Greece is the time, is the place, is the motion, Greece is the way we are feeling… We