Though we had four down sessions last week and a 2% drop in the SPX 500, the market action had a more “normal” feel to it. Normal? Really? Let’s take a look at recent market behavior, and you’ll see what I mean. Market sentiment is not being driven by Greece for the first time since…
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Webinar Recap: Trends and Indicators with Helene Meisler Famed analyst Helene Meisler and my colleague on realmoney.com joined me today for a rare interview. She is a long time veteran of the markets and is absolutely brilliant at analyzing technicals and sentiment. Before I brought her on, we reviewed the Google chart, which was a HUGE winner for…
DetailsThis retail sector analysis article was contributed by Abigail Stevenson; it originally appeared on Mad Money. After a hideous day on the market on Tuesday, Jim Cramer thought it would make sense to take a look at the sectors that bounced back the hardest after the last selloff. That is why he decided to turn…
DetailsGoPro has been one fantastic mover since it went public in 2014. Although it always seems to be overvalued, the “camera on a helmet” company boasts robust sales and profits and is mostly unchallenged in the industry. Further, their growth internationally is reaching some epic proportions. The biggest complaint for GoPro? They don’t make enough…
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If there was ever a time to be a member of Explosive Options trading service, it was last week. Google soared to new heights, hitting a new all-time high since early 2014 – and our members were ready to take advantage of it. Google was part of the biggest trade we have had in two years, so…
DetailsIt seems like every other day there is an announcement of a massive data security breach. In the first half of 2014 there were 395 breaches alone that included some big organizations like Target, Niemen Marcus, and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority. Three separate universities (Maryland, Wisconsin and Iowa State) have been victims of security breaches…
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One of the things I am asked the most about is options income strategies. As a technician, my answer is always the same – you need to have a deep understanding of the technicals and the patience and discipline to analyze the charts. At its core, technical analysis is simply interpreting behavioral patterns on a…
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Webinar Recap: Volatility, Earnings, and Market Analysis with Jill Malandrino Strategist and all-around options expert Jill Malandrino from optionsprofits.com joined us for this week’s webinar. What a great discussion! We really dove deep into market analysis and covered some important topics, from volatility in the markets to earnings. (Volatility has been on everyone’s mind recently, which is why I covered…
DetailsWith so much uncertainty over the economic turmoil in Greece and China, it’s no wonder markets have seen a sharp rise in volatility. As measured by the VIX, we saw volatility rise nearly 80% in just two weeks, vaulting from about 12% to 20% during that time. Uncertainty creates doubt, and as long as this…
DetailsWebinar Recap: How to Master the Art of Selling If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me, “Should I sell? When do I know it’s time?” I would be sitting in a hammock with a tropical drink in my hand, relaxing on my private island. So during this week’s webinar, I decided…
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