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Weekly Market Update: August 15, 2009

Posted on August 15, 2009 | No Comments
The markets saw their first weekly loss in a month. While this has caused much concern among the investing community, it is important to remember that the “trend is your friend.” As it stands now, the uptrend that is now in its sixth month remains...
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Site Update

Posted on August 11, 2009 | No Comments
I’ve been out enjoying the summer months. I will be getting back to providing market updates over the next couple of days and my trading strategies, approach and trades starting over the next couple of weeks. If you have suggestions for the site, let me...
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Market Update: July 15, 2009

Posted on July 15, 2009 | No Comments
The markets continued their rallies, today. While the S&P 500 still remains in its two month trading range, the NASDAQ Composite broke above a flag pattern – a bullish sign.
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Market Update: July 14, 2009

Posted on July 14, 2009 | No Comments
The markets held firm today after yesterday’s rally. Though volume was down across the board, the action is good after yesterday’s rally. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite retook their 20-day SMA and the S&P 500 rose above the neckline it fell below last week. Meanwhile,...
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Market Update: July 13, 2009

Posted on July 13, 2009 | No Comments
The markets staged an impressive rally, today. The major indices rose from 2.3-2.5% on higher volume. The markets have confirmed a short-term range-bound situation after today’s action.
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Weekly Market Analysis: July 6-10, 2009

Posted on July 12, 2009 | No Comments
The markets showed resilience through the end of the trading week. Despite an initial breakdown on Monday and Tuesday, the bears were unable to strike down the bulls as the week progressed. The S&P 500 did break the neckline of the head-and-shoulders pattern, but found...
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