Month: November 2009

Cramer Redfaced on Yellow Trucking (YRCW)

Whoops! Why not buy AIG? How about holding CIT for a bounce?

This is just pathetic. Sorry Jim, we try to understand, but holding 3,000 stocks in your head is bound to be difficult.

First, look at the chart below, then read the BULLISH recommendation/commentary (published at nearly the top on 9/23/09)

How...

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Are You a Good Number; Or a Bad Number?

We saw “good” numbers this morning on a few key economic reports. Markets rallied into the news, then backed off hard. Seems to be a trend these days.

Why do I have   “good” in quotes?

Well, once again we are seeing revisions become more  ...

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Links and Reading for November 2nd

Some of the more interesting and important items for November 2nd :

Ford reports surprise $1 billion profit in Q3 – Well done. How much hangover from CFC?
Tighter Belts Mean Thicker Waists – We get poor and fat at the same time. Thanks bankers!
CIT Group Seeks Bankruptcy Protection After...

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Indicators We Are Watching – Turning Points

Last week we saw a change in investor sentiment that appeared to become more bearish. Volatility was rising as the dollar was gaining momentum. Bullish sentiment is rolling over, but still is flashing over-bullish. Usually this is a contrarian indicator as it moves higher and then into a complacency territory,...

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TDI Podcast 133: Disciplined and Profitable Trading

Guest: Fausto Pugliese, Cybertrading University. First Andrew has a few thoughts on the economy and the most recent economic releases. Then we get into the discussion of how day-trading is a part of diversification. What is new and different now that we have fast technology and faster markets....

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