Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis: Watch These Levels Closely…
Last week I shared with you a highly important technical pattern developing in the broad market indexes. The pattern I highlighted is a triangle consolidation- which usually leads to big market moves. I went on to say that if the Dow broke above a crucial technical level, we’d be looking for a nice rally in […]
Technical Patterns: A Big Move Is Coming…
US investors are going to get their holiday wishes filled after all… The Santa Claus rally has officially arrived! US stocks are pushing dramatically higher in recent trading. The Dow rose by a sweet 337 points on Tuesday and tacked on another 4 points yesterday. That’s a cheery 2.8% pre-holiday surge in just two short […]
Gold Stocks: Now’s The Time To Buy…
Well here we are… the holiday season is in full swing. And that means the fat man in the red suit will be sliding down chimneys in the very near future. Of course, kids are ripe with anticipation in hopes Santa will bring them just what they’re wishing for. But they’re not the only ones […]
The 200-Week Moving Average Is The Only Technical Indicator I’m Watching Right Now
At this point, investors are scared out of their minds. And for good reason… As you know, the global economy is now in a cyclical slowdown. The US is heading for another recession. And the world’s manufacturer, China, is slowing much faster than anyone expected. What’s more, Europe’s battling a debt crisis. Greece seems like […]
VIX Investing: Beware This Misunderstood Index
Boy, this market is a doozy… European debt worries are once again pushing the S&P 500 into an all out volatility free-for-all. Take a look at the volatility index (VIX) and you’ll see what I mean… The VIX spent the past few weeks above 35- a sign of high investor anxiety. How can you tell […]
Follow The Smart Money
Market timing is something usually left to the pros. And for better or worse, there are plenty of non-pros trying to time the markets these days. While they may get lucky some of the time, a good percentage of these traders routinely guess wrong at the markets’ next direction… If you’re interested in timing the […]
AAPL: What Did You Do With Your Apple Shares?
Have you ever woke to bad news from a company whose stock your holding? Most of us have at some point… It’s not uncommon to turn on the morning business news to see a stock down big. And that’s exactly what holders of Apple (AAPL) woke to Tuesday morning… Investors are in a tizzy as […]
Use The Sun To Make Your Portfolio Glow
Sunshine… It’s one of the building blocks of life. Without it, we wouldn’t be here. The sun gives us food, light, and warmth. These basic needs are the foundation of life on earth. But sunshine can serve another purpose… making investors lots of money. I’ll go into more detail on that in a minute. But […]
An Important Indicator Confirms Your Trades
Two new yogurt shops open directly across the street from each other. The stores have only been around for a few weeks. The owners were unaware of the impending competition across the street. (I know, I know… this is highly unlikely, but I’m trying to make a point!) One day you get a hankering for […]