February 03, 2011

Diffusion Index Suggests Market Reversal Ahead -- Alan R. Northam

The Dow Jones Industrial Average diffusion index suggests that a market reversal lays ahead. However, until volatility increases the Dow could continue to move higher....(more)

February 02, 2011

Is This The Correction? -- Koos van der Merwe

We knew that a correction was in the offing. The question was when....(more)

Is NVLS A Covered-Call Candidate? -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Was last week's tumble in the S&P 500 just a shakeout, or was its subsequent two-day rally a complete fakeout? Who knows, but based on pure momentum, shares of Novellus Systems appear to be offering a...(more)

February 01, 2011

Microcaps Turning Down? -- Alan R. Northam

Statistical analysis shows the high-risk market sector turning lower....(more)

Looking At Oil For The Long Run -- Mike Carr, CMT

Monthly charts can offer traders a different perspective....(more)

With Man Or Machine, Which Trades More Effectively? -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

While it's tempting to call significant market turns all by yourself, in many cases a well-developed mechanical trading system can do the job with more reliability and consistency than any human can....(more)

January 31, 2011

How To Spot Accumulation And Entry Points -- Billy Williams

Emerging stock leaders are easy to spot if you understand accumulation that will give you the best entry into a new long position, if you know this vital key....(more)

Trade System Stats For Beginners -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Not sure how to properly interpret all of those TradeStation performance summary reports for your trading systems? Here's a quick primer for those who need a little help sorting the wheat from the cha...(more)

January 28, 2011

What's Wrong With Microsoft? -- Koos van der Merwe

Microsoft reports good numbers. The share price rises, but then drops. Why?...(more)

January 27, 2011

Two Patterns At Play With The January Effect And The Presidential Cycle -- Billy Williams

Two patterns at play could take the market higher despite current shifts under way if you know what they are....(more)

Baker Hughes Turning On The Afterburners -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Incredibly, some stocks, even after a sustained run higher, still appear to have plenty of fire beneath them, propelling them higher....(more)

January 26, 2011

IBM Moving The Dow 30 Ever Higher -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Of all the major US stock indexes, only the mighty Dow 30 is still making fresh post-crash highs, with IBM being the main mover within its ranks....(more)

A Statistical Look At The QQQQ -- Alan R. Northam

Statistical analysis is used to show the short-term trend of the technology market sector....(more)

January 25, 2011

A Statistical Look At Transportation -- Alan R. Northam

Statistical analysis is used to show the long-term, intermediate-term, and short-term trends of the transportation market sector....(more)

The VIX Triggers A New Sell Signal -- Ron Walker

The VIX is known as the fear gauge and is a contrarian indicator. It is a yardstick that measures the markets expectations of near-term volatility. The recent low readings on the VIX suggests that the...(more)

Market Symmetry In Interest Rates? -- Mike Carr, CMT

As the bear market unfolded in 2008, interest rates on the 10-year Treasury note fell by about 50% in a little more than six months. A 40% decline in interest rates in 2010 looks similar, despite the ...(more)

January 24, 2011

Keep The Health With Verisante Technology -- Koos van der Merwe

The Vancouver Stock Exchange is renowned for listing companies of hope. Here's another....(more)

Market Vectors Russia ETF And Price Channels -- Billy Williams

There is an exchange traded fund to help you profit in the commodity secular bull market if you know how to trade it....(more)

Another Buy For Citigroup -- Koos van der Merwe

Citigroup announced quarterly results on January 18, 2011, but missed its estimates....(more)

January 21, 2011

1235 Next Target For S&P 500 Reversal? -- Donald W. Pendergast, Jr.

Is this really the top of the massive upswing that started way back in July 2010? Probably so, but will the support level near 1235.00 in the S&P 500 hold back a strong wave of selling pressure?...(more)

A Statistical Look At Google -- Alan R. Northam

Statistical analysis is an excellent method of confirming a traditional analysis of a market or security as it uses a completely different set of measurement tools, thus avoiding multicolinearity. Her...(more)

January 20, 2011

Profiting From Tectonic Shifts In The Stock Market -- Billy Williams

There are major shifts under way in the market, and you can reap huge gains if you're on the right side......(more)

Corn Jumped, And Could Go Higher -- Mike Carr, CMT

The USDA crop report was bullish for corn and other grains, and corn futures rose almost 9.6% in a week....(more)

Trading The Trend In An Overbought Market -- Billy Williams

It can be nerve-wracking when looking to enter a long position in an overbought market, but there are key factors to consider to do it successfully....(more)

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