by Big Wave Trader | Mar 15, 2013
Once again the Dow was able to close higher as volume jumped on the day. It was nice to see volume expand above Wednesday’s level. However, volume remained well below its 50 day volume average. We can’t have everything. Jobless claims fell less than expected a sign...
by Big Wave Trader | Mar 13, 2013
A surprise uptick in consumer spending helped boost the market in the early going. Advanced retails sales jumped in the month of February by 1.1% (seasonally adjusted) much more than the expected .5%. Import prices rose 1.1% more than the expectations, but retail...
by Big Wave Trader | Mar 12, 2013
$SLCA has been a leading stock in this market rally. After the bell yesterday the company announced a new share offering and supply of the stock is proving to be too much for the stock at the moment. The broad market is pulling back in heavier trade. We are tracking...
by Big Wave Trader | Jan 17, 2013
A positive housing start figure gave a big boost to the futures this morning including homebuilders after housing starts jumped 12% month-over-month. Initial jobless claims fell more than expected and despite a very negative reading out of the Philadelphia Federal...