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Mark Whistler
Mark Whistler is a trader, author and analyst. Mark is the Senior Market Strategist at
TradingMarkets.com and heads the Forex Trading Service:
FOREX FORCE.
His books include:
Trade With Passion and Purpose (John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007),
Trading Pairs (Wiley, 2004), Profit from China (Investment U/Wiley, 2006) and Profit from Uranium (Investment U/Wiley, 2006.)
Mark’s newest book, The Swing Trader’s Bible (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) - co-authored with CNBC/Fox News regular guest Matt McCall - will be on shelves in late summer, 2008.
Mark Whistler is also the founder of
WallStreetRockStar.com and writes regularly for
Investopedia.com
In his spare time, Mr. Whistler operates an
art gallery in Baltimore, Maryland, along with
Eats For The Streets, a growing organization - dedicated to helping homeless across America.
Recent Columns
Car Rally Around the World: Bullrun
Ready for the 'real life' Cannonball Run? Here it is!
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Friday September 5th - 8:30am
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Going to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado?
If you're headed to Denver for the DNC, here's a breakdown of the nightlife...
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Wednesday August 20th - 9:33am
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Chart of the Day: Gold
Gold falling through the cracks of the market? Looks like it in the short-term.
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Monday August 18th - 10:35am
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Chart of the Day: Bulls Could Own the Dow in the Short-Term
The Dow has room to run on the upside this week; however, bears could still have the last laugh.
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Monday August 11th - 11:09am
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Chart of the Day: Rally Ahead?
The put/call ratio is low, low, low.
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Monday July 28th - 11:59am
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Chart of the Day: The Crude Trade
Could oil fall even more?
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Monday July 21st - 10:41am
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Part II of III: Walk in the Shoes of the Next Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World
Will "For Real" Williams talks about his fight and boxing all around...
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Monday July 7th - 12:10pm
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Chart of the Day: VIX
There more happening behind volatility now than many think...Read on to find out why Thursday's ECB announcement will be so important to the U.S.
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Wednesday July 2nd - 2:33pm
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Part I of III: Walk in the Shoes of the Next Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World
Will “For Real” Williams is an up and coming Light Heavyweight boxer who’s fought his way up from nothing – He's on his way to #1 – You're not going to want to miss this story.
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Friday June 20th - 4:47pm
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Dow Bounce Ahead
Who in their right mind would call a bounce here? I would.
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Thursday June 19th - 3:37pm
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A Great Opportunity for Traders
The Traders EXPO is an incredible learning experience for all traders, read on to learn more...
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Friday June 13th - 11:02am
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Chart of the Day: Dow
Dow at a buy point?
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Thursday June 12th - 10:39am
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Chart of the Day: U.S. Dollar
The U.S. dollar rocketed on Tuesday morning; is a larger reversal in store?
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Tuesday June 3rd - 12:00pm
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Chart of the Day: Oil
Reversal Looming?
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Tuesday May 27th - 12:28pm
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Chart of the Day: Oil Services
Breakout looming?
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Wednesday May 14th - 9:44am
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Chart of the Day: VIX
The VIX is falling, something that could be bullish for markets if confirmation ensues.
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Monday May 5th - 11:02am
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Gold
Is that a head and shoulders in gold?
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Friday April 25th - 10:00am
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Dow Jones U.S. Home Builders Index (DJUSHB)
Homebuilders have been quietly rallying all year, is there more chutzpah to come?
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Thursday April 17th - 3:09pm
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NBA Playoff Preview: Hurricane Paul Sweeps Through Dallas
__Note to readers__: Shelton Partlow, one of the greatest sports analysts I've ever met, has agreed to guest write my column today, gracefully giving us some insight on what could be looming in the upcoming NBA postseason first round.
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Tuesday April 15th - 10:29am
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Airlines
Airline recovery? Perhaps, but danger still looms in the skies.
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Monday April 14th - 10:56am
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Oil- Textbook Elliot Wave
It's almost scary how precise oil's movement has been to textbook Elliot Wave over the past 16-months. And it could keep going.
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Friday April 11th - 11:03am
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Chart of the Day: U.S. Dollar
Is Reversal in the U.S. Dollar Looming?
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Thursday April 10th - 2:25pm
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Put-Call Ratio Looking Bullish
Are bulls lurking in the market's wings? Maybe so.
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Monday April 7th - 1:29pm
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Help Save The World: (Part 2)
Please read on for Part II of this special article on how you can help save the world.
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Tuesday April 1st - 10:50am
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Chart of the Day: A New Trend in Transports?
Looking at a chart of the Dow Jones Transportation Index (TRAN), a new trend could be shaping up.
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Monday March 31st - 11:00am
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Help Save the World: (Part 1)
In this special two-part article, readers will learn how one Wall Streeter is trying to bring free energy and food to the world, one impoverished community at a time.
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Tuesday March 25th - 10:21am
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Chart of the Day: The Benchmark for Reversal
Look at this Point & Figure chart for some interesting info...
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Monday March 24th - 10:57am
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10-Year Treasury Yield
The Fed's recent cut left ammo on the table...
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Thursday March 20th - 9:26am
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Chart of the Day: The XBD's Huge Hammer
It’s kinda like one of those Rocky fight scenes... He’s down, he’s up, he’s down, he’s up...
Looking at a weekly chart of the Amex Broker/Dealer Index (XBD), a massive candlestick “hammer” bottom has appeared this week.
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Wednesday March 19th - 8:52am
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Dead Monday
The market's heart rate is flat-lining; can vital signs be restored?
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Monday March 17th - 11:01am
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Pigs and Cows Breaking Out
Short-term traders may be able to profit from the stampede taking place in livestock.
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Friday March 14th - 10:03am
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Fibonacci Retracements, Sac Lunches for Boston and Mantra
The major indices rebounded on Tuesday, read on for key Fibonacci retracements.
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Wednesday March 12th - 11:43am
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Put/Call Ratio
The put/call ratio is on the rise again, something investors will want to keep an eye on!
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Monday March 10th - 11:54am
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Transports
With oil at highs, investors are weary about higher fuel costs.
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Thursday March 6th - 3:20pm
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Dow Jones Industrial Average
Another leg down in the works?
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Tuesday March 4th - 10:23am
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Chart of the Day: Oil Services
With oil on the rise, industry support companies could be on the rise again too!
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Wednesday February 27th - 10:07am
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Eats For The Streets - New York
Helping the New York City Rescue Mission this Weekend.
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Thursday February 21st - 12:47pm
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Chart of the Day: Gold
With oil on the move too, gold might not be far behind!
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Wednesday February 20th - 11:01am
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The Trip of a Lifetime for Investors
Investors seeking to explore the investment possibilities in China might love this journey in April!
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Wednesday February 20th - 9:30am
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Crude Oil
Crude could be on its way back to $100.
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Friday February 15th - 2:10pm
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Bulls: Take A Look At This Chart!
While the broader indices are fading, there’s still a strong trend underway in commodities.
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Tuesday February 12th - 10:33am
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Keep an Eye on the Put/Call Ratio
Should the market begin to roll over, the put/call ratio could warn beforehand.
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Monday February 4th - 5:44pm
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Chart Of The Day: Housing Breakout!
Momentum traders might have a slam dunk here…
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Tuesday January 29th - 10:30am
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Brilliant Bear Market Investments #2
In the middle of a declining market, growth is abundant, in fact, it could become a movie.
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Friday January 25th - 1:26pm
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Chart of the Day: Technical Dow Buy
Many scoff at technicals, but candlesticks often tell.
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Wednesday January 23rd - 11:05am
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One Canadian Investment in a Sinking U.S. Market
The uranium story is on fire, especially with smaller exploration companies in Canada.
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Tuesday January 22nd - 3:54pm
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Chart of the Day: Look for a Rebound!!!
Sentiment has put in a new-Millennium low on the NYSE, but that might actually be a good thing.
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Tuesday January 22nd - 11:38am
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Chart of the Day: Landslide Ahead
When is our Government going to get it?
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Monday January 21st - 10:02am
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Chart of the Day: Dow Dropping
There could still be some more downside left.
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Friday January 18th - 10:03am
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Chart of the Day: VIX Consolidation
Volatility is coiling.
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Monday January 14th - 9:39am
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Chart of the Day: Momentum Trader Alert
Gold stocks could be on the verge of a breakout.
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Tuesday January 8th - 11:59am
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A Sock Full of Monkey Poo
You will never look at your mother-in-law the same again.
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Monday January 7th - 7:40am
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Chart of the Day: Gold
Gold on the go!
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Thursday January 3rd - 9:53am
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Chart of the Day: Transports
Taking a look at a weekly chart of the Dow Jones Transportation Average (TRAN), we see that the index is having trouble holding footing.
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Wednesday January 2nd - 12:03pm
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Stock Sentiment Fading: Retail
Despite liquidity injection by the Fed, Retail could be the key.
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Wednesday December 19th - 12:58pm
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Stock Sentiment Fading
The NYSE Bullish Percent Chart shows sentiment could be fading for Big Bard stocks.
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Tuesday December 18th - 3:39pm
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Chart of the Day: Resource Short Trade
Looking for a potential near-term short?
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Wednesday December 12th - 5:05pm
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Chart of the Day: Gold
Another breakout in the works?
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Wednesday December 5th - 9:47am
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Chart of the Day: Short-term Yields
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Friday November 30th - 9:34am
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Chart of the Day: Banks
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Tuesday November 27th - 11:39am
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Chart of the Day: Dow at Critical Support
Wake up! The broader indices could be in trouble!
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Friday November 23rd - 11:01am
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Bombs Away!
Transports are indicating more downside to come.
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Wednesday November 21st - 10:36am
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Chart of the Day: Dow Jones Industrial Average
Is there more downside to come? Check out this chart.
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Wednesday November 14th - 10:33am
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Eats for the Streets New York City
This weekend, we were able to make 156 sack lunches for the New York City Rescue Mission.
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Wednesday November 7th - 8:50am
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Chart of the Day: S&P 500 Sentiment Fading
Bullish percent charts a great indication of investor sentiment… This chart tells all.
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Monday November 5th - 1:17pm
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Adventure of the Week: Helping the Impoverished
Helping is grassroots, here’s how we just fed 80 people.
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Friday November 2nd - 9:47am
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PART 2 OF 3: IS IT A MIRACLE HEALING DRUG?
This novel biopharmaceutical could be sitting on one of the greatest breakthroughs of our time…
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Tuesday October 30th - 12:41pm
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Is It a Miracle Healing Drug? (Part 1 of 3)
This novel biopharmaceutical could be sitting on one of the greatest breakthroughs of our time…
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Wednesday October 24th - 8:46am
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Chart of the Day: Financials
Sentiment Fading?
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Tuesday October 23rd - 7:50am
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Chart-O-Rama
More pictures than pop-up book today. But this week, they might be in demand.
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Monday October 22nd - 9:36am
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Chart of the Day: Canadian Uranium
Cup and Handle Forming?
With oil’s bold move on Monday, there’s no doubt the commodity will be the talk of the town in the coming weeks.
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Tuesday October 16th - 8:56am
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Chart of the Day: Semiconductors
Semiconductors are so Krunkenstein in this market!
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Friday October 12th - 6:39am
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Market Freefall
In the market, we know "what goes up must come down" - life is the same way sometimes.
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Wednesday October 10th - 9:13am
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Greenback Comeback
Say it ain’t so!? A comeback in the U.S. Dollar? Maybe.
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Tuesday October 9th - 10:09am
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Chart of the Day: Hong Kong
Is it finally time for Asia to come in?
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Thursday October 4th - 7:49am
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Chart of the Day: Gold
What goes up, must come down.
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Wednesday October 3rd - 9:10am
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Chart of the Day: Rally Confirmation?
Dow Transports could be the key to a continued rally. Take a look at this chart to see what’s up.
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Friday September 28th - 9:49am
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Chart of the Day: Scalp Belgium
Swing trade or scalp… you be the judge.
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Monday September 24th - 1:57pm
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Chart of the Day: REITs
With this week’s rate cut, REITs could be ready to rumble again!
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Thursday September 20th - 9:47am
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Chart of the Day: Elliot Wave: Dow
Is Elliot Wave theory indicating a Dow top?
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Tuesday September 18th - 9:30am
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Chart of the Day: Commodities
Bulls waiting in the wings? Maybe.
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Thursday September 13th - 9:56am
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Swing Trade in Paper
Get out your pen and paper -- bears could have a great short-term trade on their hands.
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Tuesday September 11th - 9:48am
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Chart of the Day: Bulls about to Bring it On?
With news of President Bush in Iraq this weekend, bulls may show up in force this week.
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Tuesday September 4th - 9:47am
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Chart of the Day: Manhattan Real Estate
Prices are at near record levels... Is there a head and shoulders forming?
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Friday August 31st - 4:10pm
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Chart of the Day: Gold
Given the market fallout on Tuesday, this chart could be key.
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Wednesday August 29th - 8:53am
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Chart of the Day: Dead Cat Bounce Friday
Technically speaking, a rebound today could be in the cards…
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Friday August 17th - 8:45am
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Chart of the Day: Key to the Market
Bullish Percent Charts could be the crystal ball traders have been looking for.
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Tuesday August 14th - 9:26am
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Chart of the Day: Agriculture, Part II
A breakout is a breakout is a breakout.
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Wednesday August 8th - 12:38pm
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Chart of the Day: Airlines
Fasten your seat belts: the Amex airline index is experiencing severe turbulence. But with a little luck -- and a rebound trade -- it could soon be riding high again.
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Monday August 6th - 10:47am
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Chart of the Day: Agriculture
Everyone has to eat. And for bulls diving into agriculture commodities, that could mean a trip to the land of milk and honey.
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Wednesday August 1st - 10:22am
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Chart of the Day: Crude
Is crude breaking out or topping out? Take a look at this.
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Monday July 30th - 12:44pm
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Chart of the Day: Financials
This sector could drag bulls down… read on.
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Monday July 23rd - 10:10am
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Chart of the Day: Charge On, Bulls!
Take a look at this bullish chart.
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Friday July 20th - 12:41pm
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Chart of the Day: Big Bang for Bulls
Bulls showed up with volume on Thursday.
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Friday July 13th - 9:30am
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Chart of the Day: eBay
Bulls are bidding high on this auction house.
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Thursday July 12th - 2:55pm
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Chart of the Day: U.S. Dollar
Alert! The U.S. dollar is just above critical support!
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Wednesday July 11th - 9:27am
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Chart of the Day: Chemicals
Channel traders are going to love this chart.
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Tuesday July 10th - 3:05pm
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Chart of the Day: Dow Jones Industrial Average
The Dow recently held support of the 50-DMA; is a new high around the corner?
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Monday July 9th - 2:39pm
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Chart of the Day: 10-Year Yield
Yield bulls could be off to the races with this chart.
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Friday July 6th - 4:04pm
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Chart of the Day: Telecom
Buy the pullback? Maybe this chart will call out an answer.
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Monday July 2nd - 11:11am
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Chart of the Day: Natural Gas
Natural gas is falling… but is this just a calm before the hurricane season?
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Wednesday June 27th - 11:29am
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Chart of the Day: Financials
Financials are sitting on support. Is this a good time to buy?
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Thursday June 21st - 10:32am
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Chart of the Day: REITs on Fire
Real estate investment trusts could be in big trouble… read on, bears!
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Thursday June 21st - 10:17am
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Chart of the Day: Dow
The Dow is sitting at critical resistance; the next few days are very important.
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Tuesday June 19th - 10:46am
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Chart of the Day: The Dollar
The U.S. dollar is trading to make a comeback... Can it happen?
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Thursday June 14th - 2:27pm
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Chart of the Day: 10-Year Interest Rate
Looking for direction on the 10-year yield? This chart makes it pretty clear.
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Wednesday June 13th - 2:12pm
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Chart of the Day: REITS
If this chart has anything to say, it could be a long way home for REITs.
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Monday June 11th - 3:58pm
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Chart of the Day: Utilities
One or two more down days could mean lights out for the utility index.
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Tuesday June 5th - 5:19pm
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Chart of the Day: Energy
Energy breakout! But is the energy index overbought?
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Tuesday June 5th - 1:27pm
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Will This Chart Lead the Dow to New Highs?
Transportation could haul the markets higher...
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Friday June 1st - 10:01am
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Chart of the Day: Telecom
Call your broker on the telephone, and tell him this chart is nuts.
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Tuesday May 29th - 10:13am
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Chart of the Day: Bullish Percent
Yup, just about everyone in the world thinks the Dow’s going higher. And that makes me nervous.
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Thursday May 24th - 11:54am
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Chart of the Day: Gold
After 16 months of consolidation, the precious metal is about to move.
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Friday May 18th - 10:58am
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Chart of the Day: Real Estate
Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees. This chart helps.
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Wednesday May 16th - 10:36am
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Chart of the Day: Short-Term Top In?
A short-term top could be in on the major indices. Take a look.
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Thursday May 10th - 2:42pm
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Chart of the Day: Put/Call Ratio
Wondering if the top is in? This chart suggests it's probably not.
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Tuesday May 8th - 1:27pm
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Chart of the Day: Uranium Futures
Uranium futures are about to start trading on the NYMEX. Really!
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Monday April 30th - 9:41am
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Chart of the Day: How to Handle Falling Real Estate
Given today's GDP report and the bleak outlook for real estate, here's how you can hedge against waning housing markets.
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Friday April 27th - 11:21am
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Chart of the Day: Coal
Coal prices have softened over the past two years, but now they're ramping up again.
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Wednesday April 25th - 1:01pm
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Chart of the Day: 12-Year Dow Trend
Wondering if the Dow has legs? Check out this chart.
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Tuesday April 24th - 10:23am
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Chart of the Day: Semiconductors
With the major indexes breaking new highs, this sector could be next.
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Monday April 23rd - 9:22am
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The Glitz of Florida
This trader travels more than most people should, and recently stayed in one hotel you need to visit if you spend time in the Beverly Hills of Florida.
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Monday April 16th - 4:03pm
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Chart of the Day: VIX
The major indices could be on their way to new highs; take a look at this inverse chart.
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Monday April 16th - 12:09pm
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Chart of the Day: Bears In Banking
Banks failed the 200-DMA Monday. Heads up!
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Monday April 2nd - 3:04pm
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Cutting Through the Static
We all watch CNBC, but there’s plenty of financial radio out there, too! Should you tune in? Listen to what two hosts have to say!
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Thursday March 29th - 11:45am
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Chart of the Day: Retail
There could be some bargain shopping ahead for retail stocks.
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Wednesday March 28th - 3:46pm
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Chart of the Day: Telecom
Telecom recently tried to put in a new high... but bears may have the last laugh yet.
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Monday March 26th - 1:24pm
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Chart of the Day: Natural Gas
Natural gas could be sitting just below a significant breakout point.
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Wednesday March 21st - 1:30pm
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Chart of the Day: A Swing Trader's Dream
Check out this chart – it's the epitome of a short-term trader's dream!
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Tuesday March 20th - 10:23am
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Chart of the Day: Gold
Gold recently held ascending support and may now being making an attempt at a run higher.
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Monday March 19th - 1:10pm
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Chart of the Day: Biotech
Here's another potential bear flag forming, with a dead cat bounce.
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Thursday March 15th - 11:44am
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Chart of the Day: Mobile Home Market
Gasoline prices are on the rise, and the stock market is suffering.
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Wednesday March 14th - 10:22am
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Chart of the Day: Bear Flag
Given the recent sell off in stocks, there's one chart pattern you should know very well in the coming weeks...
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Monday March 12th - 2:38pm
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Chart of the Day: Banks
Time to buy? Read on to find out...
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Monday March 5th - 2:27pm
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Chart of the Day: Is the Selling Over?
Like many, you're probably wondering the correction is over - or just on pause. Read on to find out.
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Thursday March 1st - 2:34pm
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Chart of the Day: Bull or Bear, You Have to See This!
Look, regardless of which side of the market you’re on, you have to see this chart. It’s very, very important.
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Tuesday February 27th - 11:08am
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Chart of the Day: Key to the Market
Looking for a key to the markets? This chart just might be it!
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Monday February 26th - 11:06am
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Chart of the Day: Copper
Traders who are comfortable with risk will want to consider a final stop loss point.
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Thursday February 22nd - 4:21pm
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Chart of the Day: Gold
This precious metal recently broke out from six-month consolidation. Look for a continued move upward.
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Wednesday February 21st - 10:18am
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Chart of the Day: Oil Service
Watch out for Oil Services – the index just slipped below the major moving averages.
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Tuesday February 20th - 12:48pm
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Chasing Tornadoes: A Photo Essay
You may have read about the recent tornadoes that killed 19 people in central Florida. I recently traveled there to cover the aftermath first hand.
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Wednesday February 14th - 11:56am
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Chart of the Day: Banks
Does a failed breakout mean there's a pullback on the horizon for BKX?
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Thursday February 8th - 4:33pm
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Chart of the Day: China Oil
Since oil consumption in China is at an all-time high, now may be a good time to buy into Petrochina.
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Wednesday February 7th - 9:33am
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Chart of the Day: Viva La Mexico!
This installment from South of the Border concentrates on the booming real-estate market in Mexico.
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Sunday February 4th - 11:09pm
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Chart of the Day: Natural Gas
Could recent cold spells send natural gas contracts into a short-term spike? This chart is worth a look.
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Wednesday January 31st - 7:21am
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Chart of the Day: REITs
Commercial REITs are way overvalued compared to the dividend yields they are currently paying out.
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Tuesday January 30th - 9:40am
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Chart of the Day: Dow Jones Industrial Average
If the Dow breaks support, holding simply for the sake of machismo could be very costly.
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Monday January 29th - 6:25am
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Chart of the Day: Priceline
Buy the pullback, or short the stock in anticipation of a reversal? This is the question plaguing Priceline.com investors today.
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Thursday January 25th - 1:56pm
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Chart of the Day: Hilton Hotels
As long as the stock stays above $34, it would probably be a bad idea to look for a reversal.
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Wednesday January 24th - 2:27pm
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Chart of the Day: Currency Pair
Is the U.S. Dollar making a move against the Yen?
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Tuesday January 23rd - 2:22pm
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Chart of the Day: Biotech
Are there great downside gains on the horizon for biotech?
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Monday January 22nd - 1:40pm
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Chart of the Day: Apple
AAPL is showing signs of a significant pullback. But can the iPhone help it move higher?
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Thursday January 18th - 1:49pm
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Chart of the Day: Volatility
If the VIX breaks above the neckline, and the 200-DMA at 13, the major indices could be in for a BIG correction.
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Wednesday January 17th - 12:13pm
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Chart of the Day: Homebuilder
Does a recent pullback suggest another spurt of buying momentum? Or will investors sell off KB Homes?
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Tuesday January 16th - 1:57pm
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Chart of the Day: Google
Google looks extremely bullish, and a move above $513 could trigger another storm of buying.
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Sunday January 14th - 12:55pm
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Chart of the Day: Cup and Handle
Bulls in this stock must be very giddy -- the technical events at hand could be very promising.
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Wednesday January 10th - 7:46pm
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Chart of the Day: Research in Motion
RIMM hit a 52-week high on Monday. Can smart investors continue to ride the wave?
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Monday January 8th - 10:20am
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Chart of the Day: Uranium
Is Cameo a hold opportunity for the patient investor impressed with high Uranium spot prices?
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Thursday January 4th - 6:56pm
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Chart of the Day: Gold
Is the precious metal coiling for a new high or a nasty tailspin? You be the judge.
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Wednesday January 3rd - 12:33pm
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Chart of the Day: Looking Into 2007
Technical insights into market movements in the New Year -- charted for your viewing pleasure.
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Friday December 29th - 1:17am
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Chart of the Day: Transportation
What happens if the Dow Jones Transportation Index is not able to rally back above the 50-DMA?
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Thursday December 21st - 10:24am
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Chart of the Day: RIMM
At this point, it's very likely that RIMM will touch the 50-DMA, before making a new high.
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Tuesday December 19th - 3:13pm
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Chart of the Day: DJIA
Is the Dow Jones mirroring technical breakout factors seen in the early 1990s?
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Sunday December 17th - 8:35pm
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Chart of the Day: Market Volatility Index
Does a spike in the VIX suggest a market tumble or new highs ahead?
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Thursday December 14th - 9:40pm
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Chart of the Day: Straddling the Health Care SPDR
Is the health-care sector coiling up like a rattlesnake ready to strike hard and fast?
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Tuesday December 12th - 4:47am
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Chart of the Day: Overbought Commercial REIT
Is this realty trust about to endure a massive sell off? The charts don't lie...
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Monday December 11th - 10:00am
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Chart of the Day: Telecom
Is the industry's bullish sentiment turning? Watch your positions carefully...
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Friday December 8th - 5:17pm
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Chart of the Day: eBay
A look at the major moving averages and risk-to-reward identifiers for eBay stock.
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Thursday December 7th - 9:47am
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Show Me the Cash
How you can use a company's crucial cash position for valuation and stock-price projection.
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Thursday November 30th - 1:24am
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Why the Dow Is Flawed
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is faulty, and investors in these eight stocks need to be careful.
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Monday October 30th - 9:38am
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Vegas and the Dow: Current Correlations
The Dow Jones is hitting new highs. If you're thinking of buying up here, please read this first.
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Monday October 16th - 4:16pm
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Why Is Gold Fallin' Outta Bed?
Over the past few sessions, gold (and commodities on the whole) have been getting smoked... here's what's up.
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Wednesday September 13th - 12:01am
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Identity Theft: Part Two
An expert shares priceless advice on how to protect yourself against identity theft.
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Monday July 31st - 9:23am
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Identity Theft: Part One
Critical steps for protecting yourself, your credit and your wealth from this growing problem.
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Thursday July 27th - 2:54pm
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Sell the Rumor, Buy the News?
It's been a long hard May and June -- but the indices are due for a bounce.
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Friday June 16th - 2:35pm
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Trepid on Technology
The Nasdaq and Dow are both up for the year, but this sector could be turning over.
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Friday May 12th - 9:34am
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Bulls on Banking
While the major indices move higher, the banking index has been trailing. Are the tides turning?
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Thursday May 4th - 10:50am
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Hurricane Profits
If you haven't looked at natural gas lately, you should. This opportunity is on the move.
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Monday April 17th - 10:38am
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Crude Dude
Think oil is setting up for another run higher? Check out these charts.
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Friday March 31st - 12:16pm
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Chicken Little Has the Flu
If the sky does fall, here's an anti-avian flu portfolio to assist with your crisis investing.
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Tuesday March 21st - 12:16pm
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Crisis Investing
The first installment of a two-part series exposing the stocks most likely to skyrocket or suffer if the avian flu continues spreading.
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Thursday March 2nd - 11:20am
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Iranian Oil Bourse: Beyond the Hype
The U.S. dollar faces a potential foe, and its name is the Iranian Oil Bourse. Here's why.
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Wednesday February 1st - 1:21pm
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Nymex: Essential Information
Iran is planning to kick off its own oil exchange, which could spell disaster for the NYMEX and IPE.
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Friday January 27th - 11:27am
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Mayday, Wal-Mart, Mayday!
Trading off near-term highs, Wal-Mart could be in for a continued downside. Here's why.
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Thursday January 19th - 12:09pm
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Point and Figure Mania!
Ever wondered about P&F charts? Read on to get the download.
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Thursday December 22nd - 7:34am
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Ain’t Got No Crystal Ball...
...Just these damn charts. Here's why I think they're pointing toward a short-term pullback.
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Monday November 28th - 5:34pm
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Dell's Bells
Is Dell nothing but a "has been," or can the company turn things around?
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Thursday November 17th - 1:16pm
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Are You On the BullTRAN?
Have you peaked at the Dow Jones Transportation Index lately? It's trading near a 52-week high...
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Tuesday November 8th - 2:45am
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The Six Rules
One of my favorite financial columnists identifies six factors that impact every portfolio.
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Tuesday November 1st - 4:57pm
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Drillling Technicals
Feel the noise? This chart cuts to the chase - it's too early to take Exxon out of the game.
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Monday October 10th - 2:26pm
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Buy Fear. Buy It!!
Two hurricanes and one rate hike later, the economy is still in tact. Do I smell a rally?
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Wednesday October 5th - 11:20am
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A Lark: Offbeat Job Tip
Wanna escape the rat race? Check out this enticing job opportunity from a friend in Denver.
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Wednesday September 14th - 11:21am
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Monkey Madness
Ever thought of buying a monkey? Read on!
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Wednesday September 7th - 3:11pm
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Building Homes for the Impoverished
A full-time trader takes a week off to build homes in El Nino, Mexico, where poverty is beyond hopeless but the people are certainly not.
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Monday August 22nd - 2:46am
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Mad Money and Mad Markets
How a smart call can be rendered totally irrelevant by an earnings report, resignation or random act of market movement.
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Thursday July 21st - 11:15am
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Terrorism and the Markets, Part Two
More strategies for halting terrorist reverberations in your portfolio.
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Wednesday July 13th - 4:09pm
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Terrorism and the Markets
This two-part article suggests strategies for halting terrorist reverberations in your portfolio.
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Friday July 8th - 4:24pm
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Ego Vs. Esteem
Get real. And hone your self-esteem for smarter trading.
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Thursday June 30th - 9:39am
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Jeepers Creepers, Watch the Dow Slide!
With bears romping rampant in the market this week, look out below!
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Friday June 24th - 2:44pm
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Honesty: A Supertrader's Number One Trait
Columnist Mark Whistler will tell no lies -- and trades better because of it
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Wednesday June 22nd - 12:34pm
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Got Bullrun Bling?
If so, head to Hollywood for the high-profile Bullrun USA 2005
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Friday June 10th - 1:01pm
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Dow Competition Winners Announced!
Did you pick the Dow correctly? Collect your bragging rights here...
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Wednesday June 8th - 12:00am
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Picky Dow
Where in the world will the Dow close on June 3? Place your bets here!
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Monday May 23rd - 3:23pm
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Technical Bull-oney
Two technical charts of the DJIA allude to a continued pullback over the near-term.
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Friday May 13th - 3:23pm
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Caution! Volatility Ahead!
Beginning May 2, the SEC will allow traders to short select stocks on a downtick. Get the list here
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Wednesday April 27th - 3:58pm
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Two Pictures: Commodities and Kellogg
Traders attempting to correlate grains with food manufacturers might find better luck at the blackjack table.
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Wednesday April 13th - 5:45pm
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The Third Millennium of Ambition
A seven-figure Chicago trader comments on the markets and life.
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Tuesday March 29th - 12:26pm
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We've Got Your Stinkin' Charts!
Author of the primer "Trading Pairs," Mark Whistler trades statistical arbitrage. On TraderDaily.com, he pores over chart movement to help you profit from peaks and valleys.
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Thursday August 12th - 12:37pm
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