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We have written about NetFlix (NFLX) quite a few times over the past year, and have shared our somewhat bullish outlook. This stock has had an epic fall from grace that all other growth stories will be compared to going forward. The question to ask is if the growth story is over or are we in Chapter 3 of a novel? Time will tell as this NetFlix story is filled… Read More
I have written countless times about the intervention in this market. How a retail trader can become brainwashed by the headline news, only to be blindsided by the 2-3%+ market squeeze ignited from some more can kicking by the powers that be.
One only need to look back to November 2011, to see the last time a floor was put into equities via the World Central Banks. This… Read More
Did the title to this blog post get your attention? I hope it did. Fear is a powerful emotion that can cause irrational decisions by typically normal folks.
Fear is a distressing negative sensation induced by a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger.
The market in May… Read More
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) reported some nice earnings this morning, but their Q4 outlook raised some concerns. The stock plummeted at the open to $93.53, an $11+ drop. We think sellers are over exaggerating the outlook and the stock will bounce. We spoke about it in our chat room pre-market, and looked for $100 calls as the strike with the highest reward and lowest risk. Time will… Read More
It was November 30, 2011, when the world’s Central Banks united to ease strains on the global financial system. This move marked the end of a very turbulent summer and fall, where markets fell across the globe on fears of a Eurozone debt crisis.
Seven months later, we find ourselves in a similar situation. You know how the saying goes, “Those who don’t learn from history, are… Read More
We have written about AutoZone, Inc.(AZO) many times over the past year. This is a stock that has moved consistently to the upside since hitting $84 in late 2008. The stock price has been buoyed by great earnings and a strong buyback program. Last week Advanced Auto Parts (AAP) gave some weak guidance which shook the auto parts sector. AutoZone, Inc (AZO) took it on the chin falling nearly 6%… Read More
Facebook (FB) fell sharply at the open today, falling 12% to $33. This can only be good news for Apple(AAPL), as folks will look to go back into something that is actually extremely undervalued at $536. We expect Apple (AAPL) to trade over $560 this week and purchased the $565 calls for .68. We will continue to add as we think Apple (AAPL) we perform almost like a ‘flight to… Read More
Sodastream (SODA) is a company we have been high on for sometime and have wrote about her throughout 2012. This company has continued to produce huge results quarter after quarter, only to find the shorts holding larger and larger positions. This mornings earnings release and subsequent conference call was music to stockholders ears. Not only did they beat estimates and raise their outlook, but also announced they are finally… Read More
Most daytraders close out their positions before the close. Making a living trading stocks is all about controlling your risks, and obviously there is more risk when you hold an equity overnight. Who knows what type of news can come out before the market opens that may impact your holdings. Better to lock-in the gain or loss before the close, and wait for the next trading day. That is, unless… Read More
With the employment numbers from last week still weighing on the market, people have overlooked the news piece that will be a catalyst for the rest of the summer. Obama and Romney are now in a virtual dead heat in the polls.
As you read the press, there continues to be a glaring trend:
Two new polls find that although the candidates are tied for overall support, Obama…
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