Month: December 2008

Stocks for the holiday stocking?

What is going to be in your stocking? With the holidays around the corner, many investors are checking their bank accounts and brokerage statements to gauge how much they may spend on gifts this year.   That could be a problem from the looks of this Grinchly market. According to...

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If You Want to Make GOBS of Money – Read This…

I just reviewed Brian Shannon’s new book on MSN TopStocks. It really is a terrific reference to help understand the world of technical analysis, not to mention helping you a better trader.

Equation: Better Trader = Better Profits

Here is what I have to say:

Whether you are looking at technology...

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Strategy Lab: Tough to Hit a Volatile Market (up 14%)

If you have been following our progress, you will know that, over the past few weeks, there have been many positions that we added and subsequently exited as our plan for buying and selling amid the volatility has worked out well. Of the dozen or so positions that initially had...

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Rule 1: You Buy GE, Not Sell it…Right?

General Electric (GE) – you have heard of them right? That little company that makes light bulbs and other necessary items has been under siege recently. Most investors, especially those that have been in the game for decades usually have a position in the stock for years and have never...

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Links and Reading for December 18th

A few of the more important reading items and links for December 18th :

Madoff Sets Off Book Race – Let's party on others misfortune!
Credit Card Companies Feeling Heavy Default Risk – Credit card companies are now feeling the trickle down effect of global recession.
Mortgage Rates at 37 Year...

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