Major Snow Storm Keeps Traders Away

Another snow storm and Ben Bernanke kept traders out of the market as stocks pull back and volume falls off.  The second large storm in a week bombarded the east coast keeping many at home and out of the market.  While the snow was falling Bernanke outlined possible...

Volume Jumps as Stocks End the Day Higher

Late day selling put a damper on the day’s action as volume jumps.  Institutions appeared they were avoiding from jumping into the market as volume ran lower on the NASDAQ for much of the first hour and a half.  Volume ran flat on NYSE, but comparing to Monday’s...

A Conversation On Super Bowl Sunday (Chat Room)

[21:51:23] paulcarrz: tomorrow should be tomorrow LOL – see which way the tide is going in the mkt [21:51:24] JoshuaHayes: no i bet it is too [21:51:32] JoshuaHayes: right great setup for tomorrow [21:51:34] JoshuaHayes: we are flat [21:51:36] JoshuaHayes: up or...

Heavy Selling Grips the Market as Stocks Close Near Lows

Sellers stormed the market as jobless claims rose and sovereign debt fears ravaged the market.  In addition, New York Attorney General Cuomo announced charges against a large bank sent fears throughout the financial sector.  Volume soared and the “fear index” VIX...