Tough U.S sanctions targeting Iran’s critical energy sector have come into force, as well as fresh measures against the nation’s shipping and financial industries. Eight countries – including Turkey, Italy, India, Japan, and South Korea – will receive temporary six-month waivers allowing them to continue to import Iranian petroleum products as they move to end such […]
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This is a stock that showed a LOT of strength to the upside during the market sell-off. While it hasn’t screamed higher since the markets have rallied back, I think a great upside opportunity is near. What is important is the timing of the opportunity. Tune in to see what I am looking at and […]
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It looks like another strong open for U.S. stock index futures as traders gear up for an action-packed November, with an upcoming G-20 summit, midterm elections, the latest jobs report and a Fed meeting on monetary policy. U.S. stocks rebounded strongly for a second day on Wednesday. Investors scooped up beaten-down technology and internet favorites as […]
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European stocks advanced overnight, tracking a rebound across Asia, as U.S. futures extended gains on the last day of what’s been one of the nastiest months for equities in years. The S&P 500 is off by 7.9% in October, on track for its worst showing since May 2010. Equity bulls will be hoping this rebound can last […]
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Risk. It is a fact of life for a trader. Without risk, there is no reward. Risk is not a bad thing in and of itself. However, you must quantify and manage your risk. In this video, I explain how to identify and manage the risk of a credit spread that is in the money […]
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The markets have been scary lately. Will there be more pain for investors or will we see a relief rally on the horizon? Investors may not like my commentary. Unfortunately, I was right the first time in my assessment. Will I be correct again?
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As the S&P 500 closed in the red for three-quarters of October’s trading sessions so far, the current narrative has been bleak: Q3 earnings season is a flop for markets. Reports from General Electric (NYSE:GE) and Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) today will kick off the last big week for quarterly results, though U.S. stock index futures are still […]
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U.S. stock index futures are staging a comeback despite lingering concerns over rate hikes, earnings, and global growth. Stocks fell sharply on Friday as investors slogged through another volatile session on Wall Street, which saw the S&P 500 end at its lowest level since early May and flirt with correction territory. Traders are now eyeing reports […]
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The SPY told a story weeks ago about the upcoming drop. I will quickly explain the signs and give a chart to show you exactly what I am talking about. I have highlighted three points in the markets you should know about as a trader. This is the $SPY on a daily chart. The […]
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The selloff in U.S. stocks accelerated on Wednesday, wiping out gains for the year in both the DJIA and S&P 500 Index, while the Nasdaq lapsed into a correction. It was the largest daily decline on Wall Street since 2011, but the volatility pendulum is attempting to swing back, with U.S. stock index futures posting gains […]
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