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This Rally Has Been Buoyed by Buybacks
May. 16, 2013, 5:01 am EDT – It's as simple as supply and demand. Many companies are using buybacks as a tactic to maintain or increase share prices, though historically it may not be the best move long-term. More
Trade of the Day: U.S. Oil Fund L.P. (USO)
May. 14, 2013, 5:03 am EDT – This bearish energy play is based on the fact that OPEC pumped more Brent crude oil than expected last month, which should put pressure on West Texas Intermediate. More
Beware the Hot Money!
May. 13, 2013, 9:22 am EDT – The yuan is naturally appreciating in value compared to the U.S. dollar, but think twice before trying to trade it. More
S&P Target Ahead of Unusual Options Expiration
May. 10, 2013, 10:24 am EDT – Not only will we see monthly options expiration on May 17, but some Fed activity could have a major impact on the markets that day. More
We Didn’t Expect This Rally, But We’ll Take It
May. 9, 2013, 5:06 am EDT – We seem to have rotated to risk-on mode without a correction --so we need to take care to look for confirmation of the bullish trend. More
Trade of the Day: Chico’s Fashion (CHS)
May. 9, 2013, 4:48 am EDT – This has been one of the quieter retail stocks over the past several months, but a technical breakout and short interest may be ahead. More
Trade Small for Big Returns
May. 8, 2013, 1:32 pm EDT – You may be underestimating how big an effect position sizing can have on your returns--so I'll share how to figure out if you should change how much money you put toward each trade. More
Where Does the Fed Get Its Money?
May. 8, 2013, 9:43 am EDT – Does the Fed really print money? Find out now! More
Are Defense Stocks the Same as Defensive Stocks?
May. 7, 2013, 9:49 am EDT – You may not buy your flat-screen TV, but how many people stop smoking in an economic downturn or stop going to the doctor? More
Trade of the Day: Exelon Corp. (EXC)
May. 7, 2013, 5:39 am EDT – Defensive stocks like this one are overvalued as investors chased yield this quarter--and it could be primed for an especially large downturn if the market turns down with it. More
