COMMENTARY
Volume Lags as Stocks End Off The Lows
Volume lagged on both exchanges, but the NASDAQ only finished just below Monday's level. On the NYSE volume lagged by almost 20% as institutions failed to step up support stock prices. The morning's gap down was a function of Monday's dramatic rise and traders...
Stocks Bounce Back as the European Union Gets Bailed Out
The news from the European Union fueled stocks at the open and throughout the day. Severe oversold conditions certainly helped out the situation as the bailout helped calmed the fears in the market. The Volatility index took a dive, but was able to finish above its...
Chat Excerpt from the Epic Crash of 2010
[2010-05-06 14:32:51] [BWT Lobby] BigWave_Trader : [c=003300]this aint over yet[/c] [2010-05-06 14:32:57] [BWT Lobby] BigWave_Trader : [c=003300]more selling on its way[/c] [2010-05-06 14:33:30] [BWT Lobby] BigWave_Trader : [c=003300]fear![/c] [2010-05-06 14:33:42]...
Fatfingers and Glitches Bring Down the Market in Heavy Volume
European Debt Crisis of 2010 Today was unlike any other as panic struck the market with a ton of bricks. The day started off just fine, but it wouldn't take too long before sellers grabbed onto the Greek riots as a reason to sell. Short sellers, without an uptick...
Panic Selling Grips the Open as Stocks Slide off Lows
The market can't seem to shake off the European Debt crisis as stocks gapped lower at the opening selling off in big volume only to settle higher off the lows. Spain, Portugal, Ireland are all finding themselves under the debt fears sending shock-waves through the...
Prices Weaken on Debt Fears as Volume Spikes and the US Dollary Higher
Distribution finally caught up with the market as stocks fell hard on massive trade. More European debt fears emerged as Spain has asked for bailout funds giving traders a reason to dump the Euro and jump back on the US Dollar. Commodities turned lower on the move...
Top Current Holdings With Their Total Returns Since Purchase That Were Higher On Monday
stock symbol - % return since purchase, first purchase - date of purchase MHR 346% 8/21/09 LCUT 135% 11/2/09 AEZ 123% 12/1/09 PCYC 93% 1/27/10 CAMT 91% 12/21/09 XRTX 83% 9/30/09 MPET 76% 9/8/09 MERC 66% 2/10/10 HOV 51% 4/14/10 BTIM 46% 3/10/10 NTGR 40% 11/11/09 DSGX...
The Seesaw Continues as Volume Slows
News of a Greece bailout helped stocks early on as the market gapped higher at the open. Volume was the big story of the day, behind the wonderful price advance on the day. Institutions were not out in full force putting cash to work as the first month hits. Price...
Top Current Holdings With Their Total Returns Since Purchase That Were Higher On Friday
stock symbol - % return since purchase/first purchase - date of purchase MHR 303% 8/21/09 AEZ 111% 12/1/09 PCYC 86% 1/27/10 MPET 76% 9/8/09 WBMD 59% 6/18/09 KERX 13% 4/29/10 UPI 10% 4/26/10
Sovereign Debt Fears Subside as Stocks Head Higher in Mixed Volume
Fears over sovereign debt issues subsided as traders ignored possible Greek default and turned their attention to stellar earnings reports. Stocks gapped open and did not turn back as volume roared higher on the NASDAQ. NYSE volume couldn't keep pace as volume...
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