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The G8/G20 Summit Effect on the Markets

The G8/G20 Summit Effect on the Markets

Think the G8/G20 Summits in Toronto will impact the market next week?   Think again.   Looking at the past periods where the G8/G20 summits have occurred and the effect on the S&P 500 has averaged a neutral effect.   Below are some stats as it pertains to the S&am

06.25.2010| Situational Analysis |

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A Two-Bar Pattern that Points to Trade Setups

A Two-Bar Pattern that Points to Trade Setups

By Elliott Wave International Some people like to get outside on the weekends, maybe playing tennis or working in the yard. Some people like to visit their friends or cook a big meal or go out to see a movie. And some people who are passionate about their work -- such as Elliott Wave Internation

06.19.2010| Guest Articles |

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Big Bear Markets: More Than Falling Stock Prices

Big Bear Markets: More Than Falling Stock Prices

Big Bear Markets: More Than Falling Stock Prices Many infamous authoritarian regimes emerged during or after big bear markets By Elliott Wave International Fear and uncertainty that drive a severe bear market are the same emotions which can set the stage for authoritarianism, in most any nati

06.18.2010| Guest Articles |

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Setting the stage for the seasonal trade in gold equities

Setting the stage for the seasonal trade in gold equities

Gold was in the headlines last week when it traded at an all time high in U.S. and Canadian Dollars. On the other hand, gold stocks on both sides of the border strengthened, but failed to approach all time highs. Where do gold equities and related Exchange Traded Funds go from here? One of the re

06.15.2010| Timing The Market |

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The mayhem in equity markets in May could extend to June

The mayhem in equity markets in May could extend to June

May was a troublesome month for equity markets. It was the worst May for U.S. equity markets since 1940. The loss by the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 7.92 percent leaving many investors uncertain about the global economic recovery. What happened in May 1940? The Dow Jones Industrial Avera

06.7.2010| Timing The Market |

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Are you Bullish or Bearish going into Friday's Employment Report?

Are you Bullish or Bearish going into Friday’s Employment Report?

Markets traded within a very narrow range today as investors await the crucial employment report to be released on Friday before the market open.   Market sentiment according to options volumes is also relatively neutral, with approximately the equivalent number of puts trading hands as th

06.3.2010| Situational Analysis |

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