Month: April 2009

Quote Corner

What technology does is make people more productive. It doesn’t replace them. -Michael Bloomberg (Founder Bloomberg L.P., philanthropist, New York Mayor 2002-, b. 1942)

April 14, 2009 April 14, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Quote Corner

Quote Corner

In my experience, selling a put is much safer than buying a stock. -Kyle Rosen (Boston Capital Mgmt., Barron’s 8/23/04)

April 13, 2009 April 13, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Quote Corner

S&P 500 Bullidex ($ES_F $SPY $SPX)

Despite today’s positive close for the S&P 500, the Bullidex fell 1.79% to end the day at 161.3. This divergence indicates a minor weakening of the up trend as volatility increased relative to the percentage of rising stocks. A new row of O’s in the far right column coupled with a declining blue line will…

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April 13, 2009 April 13, 2009 By charlie In , , , Comments Off on S&P 500 Bullidex ($ES_F $SPY $SPX)

Twitter Ticker ($GS)

Goldman Sachs continues to move higher, but the recently announced $5 billion stock sale signals waning confidence within the group. Lindzon posted a great piece here about some problems with the sector. GS has stymied me a bit, and while their practice suggests unlawfulness, the message of the market remains up. Friends of mine who…

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April 13, 2009 April 13, 2009 By charlie In , 1 Comment

S&P 500 Bullidex ($SPX $ES_F $SPY)

The S&P 500 Bullidex rose 4.35% to close at 139.5, signaling lower volatility and more rising stocks. The Bullidex hasn’t been this high since January, and with the March lows above the November levels, things continue to look good for the bulls. Year over year, despite the dramatic fall in the price of the S&P…

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April 8, 2009 April 8, 2009 By charlie In , , , Comments Off on S&P 500 Bullidex ($SPX $ES_F $SPY)

Twitter Ticker ($AA)

Alcoa reported its first back-to-back loss in 15 years, but the stock rose on large volume. Big accumulation from $5-$8 may end the free fall. AA remains a trade, not an investment. That said, there are some good developments for investors. Although the primary trend is down, it grows increasingly neutral, and the Feb-Mar shakeout…

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April 8, 2009 April 8, 2009 By charlie In , Comments Off on Twitter Ticker ($AA)

The Illusion of Anti-Gravity

According to UFO-Science.com the propeller is rotating, but a magnetic device that sends signals to the camera synchronizes the frames per second.. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.2338163&w=425&h=350&fv=] more about “Anti-Gravitation?!?“, posted with vodpod

April 8, 2009 April 8, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on The Illusion of Anti-Gravity

Death Star Canteen

Eddie Izzard, Star Wars and Legos FTW. [vodpod id=Groupvideo.2331120&w=425&h=350&fv=key%3D0d456befac] more about “Death Star Canteen from nickr“, posted with vodpod

April 6, 2009 April 6, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Death Star Canteen

Quote Corner

It is not the strongest of the species (think “traders”) that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. – Charles Darwin

April 6, 2009 April 6, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Quote Corner

Video Date Psycho

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.2322697&w=425&h=350&fv=m%3D13410845%26type%3Dvideo%26a%3D0] more about “Video Date Psycho“, posted with vodpod

April 5, 2009 April 5, 2009 By charlie In Comments Off on Video Date Psycho