COMMENTARY

Weak Close on Elevated Volume Closes out the First Quarter

A disappointing ADP employment report dampen the mood of traders heading into the last trading day of the quarter.  A positive factory orders report couldn't muster buying action, but buyers did step up to push the NASDAQ and Russell 2000 into positive territory.  It...

The Theme Continues, Stocks Get a Push at the End of the Day

Positive economic data helped push stocks higher during the early morning session, but it wouldn't be too long before sellers would take over.  As the market hit its high for the day sellers took over pushing stocks lower in quick fashion.  NYSE volume was running...

Top Current Holdings Closing Higher On Monday

Stock symbol - % return since purchase - date of purchase: MHR 164% 8/21/09 RDWR 128% 8/12/09 AEZ 104% 12/1/09 RURL 92% 7/31/09 MPET 92% 9/8/09 LCUT 89% 11/2/09 CAMT 84% 12/21/09 SNS 82% 7/13/09 XRTX 68% 9/30/09 PCYC 59% 1/27/10 DSGX 46% 8/27/09 BTIM 46% 3/10/10 NEWP...

Strong End of Day Action as Volume Pulls Back

The day began with a bang with volume running much higher than Friday's levels, but the strong price action and volume didn't gain traction.  Institutions simply stood aside today, but this week wasn't expected to be one filled with big volume.  Once again, some top...

Top Current Holdings That Closed Higher/Flat On Friday

stock symbol - total % return since purchase - date of purchase RDWR 125% 8/12/09 AEZ 97% 12/1/09 RURL 90% 7/31/09 LCUT 88% 11/2/09 MPET 83% 9/8/09 CAMT 76% 12/21/09 WBMD 52% 6/18/09 PCYC 51% 1/27/10 BTIM 40% 3/10/10 NTGR 30% 11/11/09 JOEZ 23% 3/9/10 SFLY 20% 3/1/10...

Nasty Reversal Leaves Sour Taste on the Day

What appeared to be the beginnings of a bigger move fears regarding light demand for US treasuries and Greek's bailout.  The first shot across the market's bow was a weak treasury auction, showing investors aren't thrilled with the continued oversupply of US debt.  On...

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