Analysis Topic: Stock & Financial Markets
The analysis published under this topic are as follows.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Analog Comparisons Between Stock Market Indices / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading
By: Captain_Hook
Picking things up from the other day, and in an effort to continue being successful investors, we are here today to check the analog comparisons that have proven invaluable in aiding us identify pattern and timing elements in present day stock market movements. You will remember from our discussion on such things Monday that developing an appropriate / realistic ‘big picture’ view and then continuing to monitoring / model ongoing progress / change is key to becoming a successful investor, so here we are continuing this process. And I am happy to report history continues to be our friend in this regard, in knowing where to look, such that pattern and timing elements overlaid with the 1937 / 1938 echo-bubble sequence in the states and post bubble Nikki are running incredibly close matches.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Stock Market Investor Sentiment: The Same Story / Stock-Markets / Stock Market Sentiment
By: Guy_Lerner
It is the same story this week as last as this is now the sixth week in a row where investor sentiment, as measured by the "Dumb Money" indicator, remains neutral. When we couple this with the fact that prices on the major stock indices remain below their 40 week moving averages, there is a high likelihood that the market will rollover in the next several weeks.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Mexican Swine Flu Hits Stock Markets / Stock-Markets / Financial Markets 2009
By: PaddyPowerTrader
It’s just what we need now - a flu-pandemic scare in the midst of the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression. Risk appetite was bubbling up a little late last week. The fall-out from the US bank stress test was seen to be confined to some of the regional banks and the economic data continued to show some “bottoming”. Ford’s share price jumped sharply on better-than-expected earnings and US home-builders rallied to their highest level since October.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Experts Cast Doubt Over Darling's Budget Forecasts / Stock-Markets / Financial Markets 2009
By: Regent_Markets
After a disastrous start to the week, financial markets rallied well on Friday
to close the week unchanged or slightly up. The CAC, DAX and FTSE closed the
week up 0.4%, 0.73% and 1.65% respectively. The S&P 500 and Down closed the
week down 0.23% and 0.65%, with the strongest performance coming from the
Nasdaq 100 which rose 3.24%, its 7th winning week on the trot. The Nasdaq was
buoyed by strong performances from Ebay, and Microsoft. Amazon also continued
its incredible run in the face of the bear market, since the November lows it
has risen 141.11%.
Monday, April 27, 2009
JP Morgan Collapse Could Trigger Next Global Stock Market Crash / Stock-Markets / Financial Crash
By: Brian_Bloom
In summary, this article concludes that the probability of another stock market crash within the foreseeable future is very high. The word “crash” is used advisedly. Since early March 2009, the industrial equity markets have been rising on misplaced hope. When that hope is dashed – as looks highly probable – the consequence is likely to be a wave of selling pressure given that the credibility of the financial authorities will have been shattered. Read full article... Read full article...
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Stock Market Bulls Remain in Charge as Nasdaq and S&P Act Strong / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading
By: Mike_Paulenoff
The PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQQ) continue to act very strong as they make
new recovery highs at 33.93 in an effort to accelerate to the upside away
from the neckline (31.80) of the huge base pattern shown in the attached
daily chart. My next optimal resistance "challenge" for the Q's will occur
along the declining 200 DMA, now at 34.40, on the way to my measured pattern
target zones at 35.00/30 and 37.50/80.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Stock Market Knocking On The Door Of 875 S&P 500... / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading
By: Jack_Steiman
And the knocking is getting louder and louder. Friday we basically made our second try at this very difficult level of resistance, getting up to 871 before some strong selling came in as the bears desperately tried to defend it. We then came back up some and closed only nine points away at 866. Good solid overall action by the bulls in their efforts to get through and move towards Sp 900/940. We started out with a move higher in the morning as Ford (F) shocked the street with less losses, beating the consensus number by 48 cents. They also spoke of things improving quite a bit of late and that they see this trend remaining in effect going forward.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Stealth Stocks Bull Market, Sell in May and Go Away? / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading
By: Nadeem_Walayat
The stealth stocks bull market that has soared by 27% on the Dow and 20% on the FTSE these past 7 weeks has left the bears battered and bruised after EVERY decline that 'MUST' signal the proverbial resumption of the bear market was subsequently BUSTED, with some of the herd piling in on the tail end of the rally these past few weeks with the bulk still awaiting the RETEST. To answer many requests for an update to may last article (5th April 09) of where next, this is therefore an interim update that aims to give my immediate term view on where the stock market could be heading. The full in depth analysis that will aim to map out the trend for several months will follow later, to receive this you email in box make sure to subscribe to my always free newsletter.Read full article... Read full article...
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Stock Market Rally Grinds to a Halt as Gold Advanced on China Demand / Stock-Markets / Financial Markets 2009
By: Prieur_du_Plessis
“Words from the Wise” this week comes to you in a shortened format as my traveling in the US precludes me from doing my customary commentary. However, a full dose of excerpts from interesting news items and quotes from market commentators is provided.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Stock Market Seen Weakening Next Week / Stock-Markets / US Stock Markets
By: Mike_Burk
The good news is: Friday, the NASDAQ composite (OTC) and S&P mid cap closed at their highest levels since the early March low.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Financial Crisis Opportunities Amidst The Greatest Wealth Transfer In History / Stock-Markets / Credit Crisis 2009
By: Ty_Andros
In G7 capitals and financial centers, Public Servants and their elite Banksters - both central and money center banks and investment brokers - nervously tell their clients to wait for the inevitable recoveries, along with a chorus from the elite media stooges to fool the citizens and investors of their cluelessness. Neither the Chicago School nor Keynes can explain what is unfolding, and in the Austrian School everything is and has been predictable. Why are the first two considered mainstream? Because in both schools of thought GOVERNMENT is the answer rather than the problem. For the mainstream, the problems can always be solved by borrow, print, lend and spend.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Light at the end of the Recession Tunnel or an Oncoming Train? / Stock-Markets / Financial Markets 2009
By: Anthony_Cherniawski
The deep recession in manufacturing worsened in March, as demand for U.S.-made durable goods fell 0.8%, the seventh decline in the past eight months, the Commerce Department estimated Friday.
New orders declined in almost every industrial sector, although a key gauge of capital spending by businesses rose 1.5%, the second straight increase following a severe decline in January.
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Friday, April 24, 2009
S&P 500 Stock Index Price Level and GDP Growth Rate / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading
By: Richard_Shaw
Based on US and world nominal GDP growth rates from 1981 through 2008, we make a case for the likely price of the S&P 500 between 650 and 800.
The Facts:
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Stock Market Indices Late Rally Saves the Day / Stock-Markets / Stock Index Trading
By: Harry_Boxer
The indices saved the day with a late rush, but with a half hour to go they were unchanged on the session and vacillating back and forth.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Strategic Economic, Financial Markets and Geopolitical Forecasts for 2nd Quarter 2009 / Stock-Markets / Recession 2008 - 2010
By: John_Mauldin
Dear Friends: I've been in this business a long time. Some days it feels like a very long time. But never in all the years that I've been in the financial markets have I felt like business per se has less impact on my investment decisions. Let me explain.
GM shares have gone from being a claim on earnings from car sales to being a call option on whether the US government will extend another lifeline. Banks' capital structures have gone from being the province of Boards of Directors and CFOs to the "expertise" of Congressional committees and appointed regulators. Used to be when I thought about Financial Centers New York and London came to mind. Instead now I have to think about Washington and Brussels.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Think That Central Banks Move the Markets? Think Again / Stock-Markets / Global Stock Markets
By: EWI
The following is excerpted from Elliott Wave International’s Global Market Perspective. The full 120-page publication, which features forecasts for every major world market, is available free until April 30. Visit Elliott Wave International to download it FREE.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
ETFs with Rising and Falling Long-Term Moving Averages / Stock-Markets / Exchange Traded Funds
By: Richard_Shaw
There is tremendous concentration of day-to-day price movements recently and understandably so with all the carnage and fear. However, it may be helpful to zoom out a little bit to look at some longer periods.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Where are the S&P 500 Corporate Earnings Expectations / Stock-Markets / Corporate Earnings
By: Hans_Wagner
Much of the recent rally in the stock market can be attributed to higher earnings expectations in the S&P 500 from an economy that is performing less badly than earlier. Does this justify the 29% rise in the S&P 500 over the last six weeks? Moreover, can this move up sustain itself and keep climbing, or at least find a plateau. Part of the answer to this question lies whether earnings expectations will be sufficient to support the current level of the S&P 500, let along a rising market?
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Are Institutional Investors Buying or Selling Stocks Now? / Stock-Markets / Investing 2009
By: Marty_Chenard
Everyday, Institutional Investors buy stocks and they sell stocks. If they buy more then they are selling, then they are in Accumulation. If they sell more then they are buying, then they are in Distribution.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Stock Market Rally Fades In Final Minutes / Stock-Markets / Financial Markets 2009
By: PaddyPowerTrader
Yesterday’s tentative rally was brought to an abrupt end by some broad based late selling in financials and notable weakness in tech bellwether Intel on a report that the European Union was close to sanctioning the chip giant for anti-competitive practices. On the bright side, Apple beat street estimates thanks to healthy iPhone sales, as did eBay. Other stocks that reported yesterday, such as Wells Fargo (who had the “best” quarter ever), Scandisk and Boeing all chalked up hefty gains on the day. Caterpillar faired well on an upgrade from JP Morgan, while to the downside, Morgan Stanley had a big miss versus analysts estimates and cut their dividend by 81%.