The S&P 500 settled lower by 0.8% after early strength turned into afternoon weakness.Today after the close the following companies reported earnings: GAME, LTD, SMTC, LTD, HPQ, ORIG, WSTL, SPTN, WDAY, DRYS, PSUN, PETM, EGHT, SNPS, SEAS, VVTVFutures are higher after...
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Here's today's list of a few hand-picked short-term technical patterns that we are currently eyeing for potential swing opportunities over the coming sessions. These selections are designed to assist the active trader and teach the developing novice in identifying low...
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The market launched a positive response to last Friday's employment data, lifting the major indices above recent resistance levels into fresh high territory. The size of the opening gap was significant enough that it no doubt generated short-covering throughout the...
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There is elevated option volume in a few of the companies reporting after the close today and before the open tomorrow. Although the activity can't be considered to be a "crystal ball" to the numbers, it can indicate the tone from an options market perspective which...
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Here's today's list of a few hand-picked short-term technical patterns that we are currently eyeing for potential swing opportunities over the coming sessions. These selections are designed to assist the active trader and teach the developing novice in identifying low...
The major stock market averages closed modestly higher on Tuesday, underpinned by dovish remarks from St. Louis Fed President Bullard and New York Fed President Dudley, both of whom are voting FOMC members. In brief, both men offered perspectives that suggested...
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