Analysis Topic: Stock & Financial Markets
The analysis published under this topic are as follows.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Higher Stock Market Volatility / Stock-Markets / Volatility
By: Marty_Chenard
Yesterday, we discussed why the NYA Index (New York Stock Exchange) is an important index to watch ... because most of all the program trading occurs on it, and the large Institutional trades are found here.Read full article... Read full article...
Friday, October 12, 2007
The Greatest Stocks Bull Market in History - Chinese Shanghai Red-chips / Stock-Markets / Chinese Stock Market
By: Gary_Dorsch
“There is a bubble growing. Investors should be concerned about the risks,” warned Cheng Siwei, the vice-chairman of the National People's Congress in an interview with the Financial Times on January 31st. “But in a bull market, people will invest relatively irrationally. Every investor thinks they can win. But many will end up losing. But that is their risk and their choice,” warned Cheng. Read full article... Read full article...
Friday, October 12, 2007
Buy Stocks on Weakness / Stock-Markets / Global Stock Markets
By: Yiannis_G_Mostrous
The bull continues to charge ahead. I still expect some kind of correction at some point this month because it would be uncharacteristic for the markets to continue going up with no interruptions.
The main risk remains the shaky situation in the credit world. Consequently, the slowdown of the US economy could turn into a recession that would be very bad for the global economy. At this time, the probability for a recession by the end of the year or the first quarter of 2008 is around 50 percent.
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
Nasdaq Down-spike Not a Mere Dip / Stock-Markets / Tech Stocks
By: Mike_Paulenoff
Frankly, I am not surprised that the major equity market ETFs in general and the Q's (NASDAQ: QQQQ) in plunged to relieve some of the excessive overbought condition that has developed in recent days. However, the fact that the reversal emerged right at the top of the Aug-Oct trading channel, and right at the upside target measured off of the July-Aug base pattern suggests strongly to me that a meaningful first crack in the uptrend has occurred…Read full article... Read full article...
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Act Now to Invest in Booming Austrailia Before the Dollars Winter of Discontent / Stock-Markets / Austrailia
By: Money_and_Markets
Fading Green, Brighter Gold - Sean Brodrick writes: When I was in college, I worked on the Cog Railroad that runs up the side of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. One of my favorite times was at the end of the season, when the surrounding slopes and valleys of the White Mountains would turn flame red, royal purple and rich gold with the change of seasons. Read full article... Read full article...
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Stock Market Analysis Suggests a Drop of More than 10% - The Fingers of Instability, Part 8 / Stock-Markets / US Stock Markets
By: Ty_Andros
Series Introduction – Click Here
Tea Leaves
In this edition of Fingers of Instability we are going to look at the last ninety days since the July Highs in stocks and commodities and look at what the numerous markets, including money supply, credit markets, stocks, gold, copper crude oil, and the dollar, have done since that time. It offers an interesting perspective on what has transpired and the finger prints of what we can expect in the near future. This issue has many interesting charts and graphs for perspective. However, we must key off money and credit creation first and foremost as it colors everything else. Regular readers know I have outlined the emerging “Crack up Boom” (see Tedbit archives at www.TraderView.com ) and the indirect exchange, as outlined by Ludwig Von Mises, that we will be seeing for maybe the next decade or more. It is on plain display in this missive.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Hedging Your Income Stocks Portfolio Against Credit and Inflation Risks / Stock-Markets / Dividends
By: Roger_Conrad
Income investments come in all shapes and sizes. But all have one thing in common as far as we're concerned: We've got to buy and hold ‘em to get the most out of them. Part of that is axiomatic. You can't collect the distributions unless you stick around for them to be paid. Individual bonds are the exception because they accrue interest as long as you hold them. But as far as stocks, Canadian trusts, limited partnerships, income-paying funds, preferred stocks or anything else goes, you've got be in there on the ex-dividend dates or you won't get paid.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Investing in Singapore / Stock-Markets / Singapore
By: Money_and_Markets
Tony Sagami writes: I'm frequently asked what my favorite part of Asia is.
For tourism, I have a hard time answering. I love the history and charm of Beijing … the natural beauty of Taiwan's mountains and beaches … the vibrant bustle of Shanghai … the stunning views of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor … and the colorful culture of Thailand.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Nasdaq Nearing a Correction / Stock-Markets / Tech Stocks
By: Mike_Paulenoff
Now that the Q's (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have broken to the upside and satisfied the upside target from last week's consolidation between 53.00 and 52.50, today's new but unconfirmed high takes on more significant meaning -- and warns me that the Q's are at or are very near to an area from where I am expecting a correction -- into the 52.00 area initially, on the way to 51.00. Maybe the release of the FOMC minutes triggers the sell-off, or alternatively triggers and spikes towards 53.50/80 first. In either scenario, my near-term work is warning me that higher highs are not sustainable.Read full article... Read full article...
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
To Beat the Stock Market, Be in the Right Sector - Part 1 / Stock-Markets / Learning to Invest
By: Hans_Wagner
What stock market sector have you been in lately? The sectors that are beating the market or the ones that are trailing behind? Being in the right sectors will make a significant difference in the performance of your portfolio. However, finding the right sector can be a difficult proposition. First let's examine a couple of recent studies on sector rotation that help illuminate the opportunities and the problems for investors. In a follow up article we will then provide some guidelines for investors and traders on how to use sector rotation to achieve better investing results. Read full article... Read full article...
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Wall Street Stock Market Rally...Credit Crunch Crisis Over? / Stock-Markets / Credit Crunch
By: Regent_Markets
Last week the ECB (European central bank) and MPC (UK central bank) opted to take a 'wait and see' approach with interest rates. Both announced that they would be leaving interest rates on hold, preferring to see how their respective economies hold up after the summer turmoil. Many economists are expecting both to move to a loosening bias in the future, with the UK predicted to cut rates before the end of the year.Read full article... Read full article...
Monday, October 08, 2007
As Stock and Commodity Markets Continue to Climb Pressure Builds to Revert to the Mean / Stock-Markets / Financial Crash
By: Doug_Wakefield
TV Reruns or Real Manias : Last night my wife was watching an old “I Love Lucy” episode. I not only watched Lucy reruns as a kid in the 1960s; I watched those same reruns as my boys were growing up in the 1990s. Now it's 2007, and I'm still watching a group of individuals who haven't aged a day and are just as funny now as they were 40 years ago. Read full article... Read full article...
Monday, October 08, 2007
NOLTE NOTES - Stock Market Rally - Where's the Volume? / Stock-Markets / US Stock Markets
By: Paul_J_Nolte
Imagine watching your favorite football team on a Sunday afternoon and hearing the following from the announcers: “without any penalty flags, the (your team!) will be starting at the 50 yard line instead of inside the 5 where the ball was whistled dead”. You'd be turning up the volume way high to figure out what just happened. The economic figures on employment could be viewed the same way – after indicating the economy lost jobs last month, this month showed a gain AND the prior to months were revised to show decent gains – with little explanation.Read full article... Read full article...
Monday, October 08, 2007
Global Economy Surging; U.S. Still Sagging Due to Continuing Housing Bust and Dollar Crash / Stock-Markets / Global Stock Markets
By: Money_and_Markets
Elisabeth and I just got back from a quick trip to Japan. Our main reason for going was to visit Anthony, who got his B.A. in Japanese language a few years ago and has been working in Tokyo since May.
But I also wanted to do a quick reality check on everything we've been telling you regarding the Japanese yen.
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Monday, October 08, 2007
Stock Market Technical Analysis : Anyone Hearing Bells? / Stock-Markets / US Stock Markets
By: Dominick
You know what they say, they don't ring a bell at the top. This is not my top call, and readers should know I actually take great pride in having had the discipline to not call a top back in July, particularly since those levels were just taken out this week. But still, I know for the short term, at least, I'm going to be watching closely to see if there is anything getting started on the downside. Seems a bit like going against the trend, I know, but isn't that what we always do?Read full article... Read full article...
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Stock Market Cycle Turning Points Analysis 7th October 2007 / Stock-Markets / US Stock Markets
By: Andre_Gratian
Current Position of the Market.SPX: Long-Term Trend - The 12-yr cycle is approaching its mid-point and some of its dominant components are topping and should soon restrain the bullish effect of the 4.5-yr. This could lead to another period of consolidation in 2008 with an eventual bull market top in 2009-2010.
SPX: Intermediate Trend - The intermediate-term trend has been up since the 4.5yr cycle low in August, but it could shortly be interrupted by a short-term correction.
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Sunday, October 07, 2007
Stocks Bull Market - Bad News is Good News as Markets Continue to Price in Interest Rate Cuts / Stock-Markets / Global Stock Markets
By: Nadeem_Walayat
Since the Fed interest rate cut in September, the stock markets across much of the world took the cue to let rip with strong bullish rallies. The trigger for the rally is a switch in market perceptions from interest rate rises to interest rate cuts. The market is therefore pricing in more interest rate cuts AND lower inflation.Read full article... Read full article...
Sunday, October 07, 2007
US Stock Markets Long and Short-term Outlook / Stock-Markets / US Stock Markets
By: Joseph_Russo
Is a full-blown buying-panic about to ensue, or are we approaching a near-term, or perhaps a more significant cresting terminal of major import?
The answer is painfully clear. Nobody knows but the esteemed Mr. Price.
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Saturday, October 06, 2007
Semiconductor Stocks Fourth Quarter End of Year Rallies / Stock-Markets / Tech Stocks
By: Marty_Chenard
The past 4 years have seen a Semiconductor rally every 4th. quarter. Will there be another Semiconductor stock rally between now and the end of the year?
Since 2003, the Semiconductor Index (Symbol: SOX) has had a rally every 4th quarter.
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Saturday, October 06, 2007
S&P Stock Market Index in Final Upleg / Stock-Markets / US Stock Markets
By: Mike_Paulenoff
The S&P 500 Depository Receipts (AMEX: SPY) are only about $0.30 from making new multi-year highs above the July high of 156.00. Remarkable though this upmove has been in the "aftermath" of the credit crisis (as if it is no longer a crisis at all), my overall work leaves little doubt that today's thrust is the final upleg in the Aug-Oct advance.Read full article... Read full article...