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Markets

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Using Double Calendar Spreads to Capitalize on Earnings

Jan 19, 2011 at 11:45

IBM will report earnings after the closing bell on Tuesday, January 18. For traders maintaining a position in common stock during earnings releases and the frequent price gyrations can result…

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The U.S. and China Going In Opposite Directions

Jan 19, 2011 at 10:58

China is in the midst of a 'State visit' to the U.S. but this time China will get a state banquet. This implies a changed attitude to China by the…

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Key Resistance Points

Jan 19, 2011 at 10:50

The ETF's that represent the major indices are approaching key resistance levels. While technicals and fundamentals barely matter anymore, the markets have come a long way in a short period…

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Gold is Now Facing This Important Test

Jan 19, 2011 at 07:44

Bottom line: The chart below explains what is going on. If you look at our zero based RSI reading, it is now below a support level and slightly negative. That…

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Commentary and Update of 3 Currencies, US Dollar Index

Jan 19, 2011 at 07:37

Right now, markets are extremely choppy, with the correction in gold stocks, particularly the HUI correcting back to the 490-500 area. From a quick glance of charts, the S&P 500…

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Defining Economics

Jan 19, 2011 at 07:11

I have grown to think that the definition of "economics" was the one found in the Mogambo Big Book Of Economic Stuff (MBBOES), which is, "The horrific inflation in prices…

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Crude Oil: Potential for Very Strong Move

Jan 19, 2011 at 07:05

Whether it is due to increasing demand (unlikely) or too much money chasing too few assets (likely), crude oil is on a launching pad that could lead to a 50%…

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Stocks Appear Attractive Over Next 6-to-12 Months

Jan 19, 2011 at 06:55

Our market models at CCM continue to paint a positive outlook for stocks, and risk assets in general, over the next twelve months. Positive fundamental data and global growth projections…

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Greenspan Confirms the Fed's Highly Leveraged Fix

Jan 19, 2011 at 06:38

The Fed is doing its best to fulfill institutional confidence with its current money-pumping program (QE2). The bulge-bracket brokers compensate for Federal Reserve lapses by raising S&P 500 futures prices…

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Point of No Return; Fiscal Shell Games; Texas to Cut 8,000 Jobs; Deep Layoffs in NJ; Mayor Recall Vote in Miami; Oregon Workers' Comp Bankruptcy

Jan 18, 2011 at 19:46

Call it a Day of Reckoning or a Point of No Return. Either way, it has arrived. Cities and states are in forced cutback mode except for Illinois which managed…