Thanks SCInvestor. I plan to keep posting until my targets are hit. I sort of consider this my personal journal for addressing this bear market...
Here is this morning's financial headline - sound familiar? 32 a.m. EST Nov. 4, 2008Comments: 113LONDON (MarketWatch) - U.S. stock futures...
Yes, the VIX fell today on a "non-rising" market because the market was very orderly and "normal" today in what has recently been a very abnormal...
So my projection of S&P 1075 (50% retracement of August highs to the bottom) seems very approachable at this point. First we would need to break...
Friday and today's close represent the first penetrations and holds of the VIX beneath it's 20day Moving Average since September 8th. It has been...
Now that I have given my opinion, here is a much more thorough discussion of the current "value" of the S&P put into a historical perspective....
Here's my quick weekly assessment of current relative strength in the markets vs. the S&P: -Dow outperforming -Smallcap and NASD...
I am not a "value" investor per se although I certainly listen to those that are to see where we are historically on such matters. The general...
One thing is missing from your assessment ammo. The markets factored in a global financial meltdown altogether when we hit the 10/10 bottom. If...
There is no question we may continue to do some basing here. I would suggest that is what we have been doing since Oct. 10th. However, there is...
This October close today is the worst month for the SPX since 1987! That's quite a feat considering the strong week we have just experienced....
Here's some things to consider as the election approaches. Don't listen to anybody that posits an economic advantage for one party or the other....
I'm curious what effect (if any) the election next week is going to have on the markets. Must be assumed it's expecting an Obama victory. If so,...
Flyfisher, I appreciate your measured response. We don't want any irrational exhuberence at this point do we :p However, I also want to point...
The Dow gained a massive 11% in Tuesday's trading session. Is this the bottom and the turn? Wilbur Ross, Chairman & CEO of WL Ross & Co. shares...
A seasoned reporter Andrew Mickey gives his assessment of how you find a market bottom. He says we've hit 4 of the 5 goals needed to mark the...
I am looking at 50% retracement levels in the range of 1076 and 1200 on the S&P. I see these as likely areas of recovery for the bounce assuming...
Fundamentals will make a difference - in the long run. In the short run this market is being driven by emotions. The VIX confirms this if you...
Good point - retests are critical and this one held against a lot of downward pressure!! That is not a trivial issue. If there is to be...
It's far too early to say how long this market bottom will hold. My anticipation is that it is for the next few weeks now until proven otherwise....
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