Tag Archives: S&P500

Apple: THE Stock to Watch

Apple was strong most of the day even as the Dow was down almost 200 points.   It really took off around noon and led the overall market higher. We noted yesterday that Apple is becoming a “safe haven” equity play … Continue reading

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Apple, housing, and this merde market

Merde markets! We had a plan to unload our longs (mostly Apple) in the pre-market or at the open.  We were expecting some follow through from yesterday’s ramp but didn’t think it would hold.  We were lucky enough to get … Continue reading

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How oversold is the S&P500?

The S&P500 has given up almost all of its gains for the year, is down 7.9 percent since May 1st, and has fallen 11 of the 13 trading days during the month.  The S&P500’s Relative Strength Index (RSI), which is … Continue reading

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Week in Review: Global Equities Have Worst Week of 2012

Key Data Points S&P500, Dow, Nasdaq, Russell, DAX, FSTE, BOVESPA, Mexico IPC, Kospi, and All Ordinaries have worst week of 2012. (click here if charts are not observable)

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Flopbook!

Why do we have this sense JP MO and Morgan Stanley are going to own a large book of Facebook stock at $38?   Maybe FB stock will be the Fed’s asset of choice during the next round of QE since … Continue reading

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The Facebook IPO & Market Game Theory

Tough markets. The Dow and Russell are just one more bad trading day from giving up all their gains for the year.   France,  Brazil, and UK equities are now negative for 2012.  Most Asian equity indices have broken their … Continue reading

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Will 1340 Hold?

The S&P500 has broke its initial support at 1360 and has held above 1340.  The question is will the JP Morgan news be the catalyst for a true test of 1340?   The markets are getting very choppy and its hard … Continue reading

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Longs Send Out Mayday As ISM NMI Disappoints

Noisy markets.  Noisy data. Buckle up for tomorrow’s big one. Today’s action was just the opposite of our May Day post when shorts got their manhood caught in a bear trap.   Though we believe markets are a little too … Continue reading

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Apple Gives Up Gains To Close Lower

Apple traded up almost $14 only close lower on the day.  The stock led the S&P500 and other major indices off their highs of the day to cut their intraday gains in half.  The Russell gave up almost a 2 … Continue reading

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Shorts Send Out Mayday As ISM Surprises

Wow! Check out the market reaction to the ISM this morning.  Many were caught off guard and even shorting just minutes before the number expecting a weaker print on the back of the weaker regional PMIs.   We were surprised, but, … Continue reading

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