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Unusual Options Activity: BBRY, HLT, RHT, And More

It’s time to review several stocks that had unusual options activity over the last week. Although traders can never be sure why these trades take place (and...
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The COT Report: Traders Mine The Market As The VIX Lurks

The following is a recap of The COT Report (Commitment Of Traders) released by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) looking at futures positions...
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The Rotation Report: Stock Market On Rinse And Repeat

Not much has changed in the markets over the past several weeks. Stock market bulls continue to make money, while the S&P 500 continues to...
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Top Trading Links: Staying Desperate And Hungry

The NBA Finals have been highly entertaining this year. Surprisingly Matt Dellavedova has quickly become a cult figure. Is he more talented than league...
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The Case For The Bears In 2 Very Important S&P 500 Charts

I suspect that some chatter among the technical crowd may begin to develop about the potentially bearish pattern that appears to be developing on...
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Rally In Crude Oil ETF (USO) To Face Near-Term Challenges

The breakdown and increased volatility in crude oil prices since last summer have made forecasting difficult for industry analysts who must follow the intricate...
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Warren Buffett’s Favorite Valuation Indicator Is At A 15-Year High

The Fed released their quarterly Z.1 report yesterday. This report looks at the balance sheets of US households in more ways than you’d think...

German DAX Tries To Reverse At Key Fibonacci Support

After leading the global markets higher out of last October's swoon, the German DAX has caught a cold. From it's intraday top on April...
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The Downside Of Long-Term Buy And Hold Portfolio Diversification

There are many different ways to invest, including using a strategy that involves portfolio diversification via ETFs and/or mutual funds. For example, we recently...
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Financials: Is The Stage Set For Long-Term Market Leadership?

Tactically speaking, the Financials sector, via the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH), has taken off from a relative strength perspective versus the S&P 500 and broader...

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