- Stocks end higher on positive jobs data
U.S. stocks finished a quiet session higher Thursday, after a stronger-than-expected reading on unemployment boosted investor optimism. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 62 points, or 0.5%, the S&P 500 rose 10 points, or 0.8%, and the Nasdaq ticked up 21 points, or 0.8%.
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- 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
- 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
- Dow Makes It Three in a Row
Stocks headed into the last day of trading before Christmas in good cheer, notching a third straight advance on a batch of better-than-expected economic readings. more
Source: WSJ.com: Markets
- A Capitalist Heaven
An eschatological ditty for the true believers in the City, by Elisabeth Rowe more
Source: Financial Times - Comment
- Asian techs slip after Oracle disappointment
Asian shares drift lower as investors remain worried that Europe’s debt crisis will not be resolved in the near future more
Source: Asia Pacific Equities Market Data - FT.com
- Friday Watch
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- 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
- Asia Markets: Asia markets rebound after U.S. gains
Asia markets rebound, taking cues from an upbeat session for U.S. stocks as an improving economic picture encourages investors.
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Source: MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
- Market Analysis with V, ISRG & Happy Holidays!
As usual there will be no Friday market recap so I wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Posting will resume sometime next week, most likely on Tuesday the 27th. Original post: Market Analysis with V, ISRG & Happy Holidays! more
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- Asian markets get a lift following better-than-expected readings yesterday on the state of the U.S. economy. Hong Kong 1.1%. China 1.3%. India 0.1%. Japan closed.
Asian markets get a lift following better-than-expected readings yesterday on the state of the U.S. economy. Hong Kong 0.1%. Japan closed. Post your comment! more
Source: SeekingAlpha.com: SA Currents