by Charles Rotblut CFAStocks highlighted include Capital One’s (COF, General Dynamics (GD), Kimberly-Clark (KMB), L-3 Communications (LLL) and Lockheed Martin (LMT). Charts are shown for the Dow ($DJI) and the S&P 500 (SPX).
To provide insight on the current market and economic environment, I want to share with you various trends and data points that I’ve […]
by Alex KolbFundamentally strong, bargain stocks that are poised to gain a lot of upside territory in a market recovery include SPAR, FFH, TBSI and FWLT.
There has been a great deal of chatter about market bottoms amid the recent sell-offs of record proportions. As investors and observers debate over the number or range that will […]
by Alex KolbEveryday readers of Zacks are offered four new stocks that fit each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value. For those who have checked out the companies under the different categories but may not have had the time to learn more about the style of […]
by Orlando ThompsonThis article is designed to help anyone become a successful Forex Trader. It however will especially help the beginning Forex Trader as this is a huge arena and there are many factors which play a direct part in the success or failure of the Forex Trader.
Understanding the nuances of the Forex Market requires […]
by Martin BottomleyThese are very troubled times in the global financial markets, but does this mean that it is a bad time to trade the foreign exchange market?
About a year ago when the U S dollar was in free fall against a basket of currencies, Warren Buffett announced that he had great faith in […]
by Charles Rotblut CFAStocks highlighted include Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Kimberly Clark (KMB) and Healthspring (HS). Also highlighted is the S&P 500 (SPX).
What The VIX Is Telling Us
The markets continue to experience unusual volatility. This can be seen in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), which set record highs yesterday.
The VIX calculates the expected stock market volatility […]
by Sherry PetersonIf you are among those people who think that investing in stock is a hard job, you are wrong. In fact, geared with the proper know-how and broad understanding of the stock market, you can definitely earn and skyrocket your profits. You don’t need to be a guru or an expert just to […]
by Charles Rotblut CFAI am a value investor who looks for bargains. And right now, my favorite screen is saying Fossil (FOSL), Jo-Ann Stores (JAS), ReneSola (SOL), Terra Industries (TRA) and Unum Group (UNM) are bargains.
What Is A Bargain?
Value investing is commonly defined as buying stocks that are trading at low P/E or price-to-book (P/B) […]
by Sherry PetersonWhat’s the buzz with stock market message boards?
You say lots of information? Well for the bigger portion of the population, more information means greater headaches for you. Others may say that lots of information will result to information overload. But let me tell you that in stock markets and investing, information is your […]
by Dr Joshua GeraldsTrading is a business, it can be played like a game but it really is a business .I you do it well, trading can potentially outstrip any conventional business in terms of monetary returns. But you should know this already, that’s why you are reading this in the first place. What you […]
by AndyHudsonTrading has been in existence for many years. It’s been there ever since man has learned to make a way of living. Before, people traded goods for other goods; or goods for services and vice versa. All of these things are necessary for survival. But now, trading is not mainly about goods or services, […]
by Dr. Winton M. FeltShould you use the strategy of the long-term buy-and-hold investor or the short-term sell tactics of the trader in order to lock in small gains? Twenty years ago, it was relatively easy to categorize oneself as a trader or long-term investor. In recent years, the issues have been made […]
by kelly priceIt’s a fact that most of the Forex robots sold online lose money but if you want to find the best Forex robot here is a simple tip to use…
Most Forex robots claim they can make you huge gains and they present track records but these track records in most instances turn […]
by Patrick OmariThe FTSE 100; it’s something we’ve all heard mentioned with increasing frequency as news and media focus on the economy, but do people really know what it is? An abbreviation of Financial Times Stock Exchange, the FTSE (or footsie as it’s pronounced) 100 is a share index of the 100 most highly capitalised […]
by DanielPipsThe key to making money in the Forex Trading is understanding what makes currency pairs move. Well, it’s the fundamentals that make currency pairs move but yet not all the economic indicators are important. So which are the ones that can really shake the currency market? Below are some of the important ones which […]
by Rob MitchellIt never ceases to amaze me how people put strange verbal terms to things that would otherwise be extremely painful. Let’s take the trading term “Drawdown” for example. What on earth is that supposed to mean? I can tell you this. When I lose money, I lost money. It is just that simple.
You […]
by Dr Joshua GeraldsIt is hard to define good and bad, especially when they are terms slapped on to something as subjective as a brokerage service.
A broker serves a few primary functions in the trading cycle. The brokerage takes orders from sellers and buyers and matches them. The broker also provides the most recent prices […]
by Christopher CarterHave you ever heard investors mention speculating in futures of the commodity market and wondered what it they are talking about? While most of us are familiar with investing in stocks, commodities can be an interesting way to have your money make money for you.
But first, you might ask what is a commodity? […]
by kelly priceIf you ask most Forex traders what standard deviation of price is you will me met with a blank look but understanding it is essential Forex education which if you know its significance and use it, can help you make bigger forex profits…
To show how valuable understanding it is - I once […]
by Orlando ThompsonOnline Forex Trading occurs in real time. Exchange rates are constantly changing, in intervals of seconds. Quotes are accurate for the precise moment they are displayed. At any moment, a different rate may be quoted. When a trader locks in a rate and executes a transaction, that transaction is immediately […]