- Volcker conundrums fuel confusion over rules
As they finalise the ban on proprietary trading, regulators must ensure the proposal does not curb trading activity too much, says Tom Braithwaite more
Source: Financial Times - Comment
- Stocks sell off as banks tank
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Monday as bank shares took a beating amid fresh concerns about the debt crisis in Europe.
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Source: Business and financial news - CNNMoney.com
- During the first part of 2012, markets will be dominated by “risk off” as Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis prompts higher demand for safety, says Mohamed El-Erian. Right now, the continent is being buffeted by challenges on three separate fronts: economically, politically, and socially. It's clear that the ECB wants to see change from its national governments first, El Erian says, so next year will be characterized by de-levering, de-globalization and policy inconsistencies. (video)
During the first part of 2012, markets will be dominated by “risk off” as Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis prompts higher demand for safety, says Mohamed El-Erian. Right now, the continent is being buffeted by challenges on three separate fronts: economically, politically, and social more
Source: SeekingAlpha.com: SA Currents
- Tuesday Watch
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- Investors cautious on North Korea uncertainty
Asian markets rebound from Monday’s steep losses following the death of Kim Jong-il more
Source: Asia Pacific Equities Market Data - FT.com
- Futures Movers: Crude futures edge up, but stay below $95
Crude-oil futures nudged higher in electronic trading Tuesday, consolidating on an overnight rebound, as Asian stock markets and U.S. index futures advanced.
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Source: MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
- Stocks End on a Low Note
Banks led U.S. stocks lower, sagging under the weight of another batch of worrisome headlines from Europe and fresh expectations for tighter capital standards. more
Source: WSJ.com: Markets
- Groupon (GRPN) Files For IPO As Another Tech Bubble Looms
The IPO market is really beginning to catch fire with the tech industry partying like it’s 1999. The party lights glowed and the DJ began spinning the beats before the LinkedIn (LNKD) IPO a couple weeks ago and the party will continue reaching a feverish pitch with a Groupon (GRPN) IPO. more
Source: SelfInvestors | ETFs, IPOs & Breakout Stocks
- Links for 2011-09-27 [del.icio.us]
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- Foreclosures: Next shoe to drop for banks?
Bank stocks have been shellacked lately as investors worry about what impact the foreclosure scandal will have on the results for the nation's largest financial institutions.
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Source: Market, personal finance, media, and technology expert commentary - CNNMoney.com
- How To Maintain An Optimal State
No matter what the market conditions may be, especially in weeks like this, it is very good idea to do everything you can to stick to the normal trading routine. While none of us can control what the markets do, we can control what we do everyday to be in the right place at the [...] more
Source: The Kirk Report
- Out of the Money Calendar Spreads
This is a guest post by Derek Devore, an experienced options trader. Find out more about his OptionBoost Video Training Program at http://optionboost.com One of my favorite structures when I’m evaluating a position which is slow moving, but is on its way to reaching a particular price point, i more
Source: StockTickr Trading Journal Blog
- December 19th, 2011 Stock Market Analysis
Today's key headlines: North Korea's Kim Jong II dies of heart attack, Bank of America falls under $5 for the first time in three years, ATT gives up on its $39 Billion bid to acquire T-Mobile.Original post: December 19th, 2011 Stock Market Analysis more
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