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an element of caution to be applied to markets in the near term?
Below is an interesting chart from the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM) which as you can see over the last few years has proved to be a good indicator as to where the S&P 500 is likely to go in the short – medium term (1 – 3 months) and that, for spreadbettors…
emed mining update
Firstly, I have to declare a not too small long position in EMED at 12p – held for over 2 years and with no leverage. The stock is currently priced largely at the same level as 2 years ago. Why have I held this share for so long, through such a volatile market for small…
Weak June US jobs data puts pressure on stock markets
The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 5,663, up 1.6% on the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished Friday at 12,772, down 0.8% for the week. The S&P 500 closed at 1,355, lower by 0.6% lower for the week. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 2,937, up 0.1%. Oil (WTI) dropped $3.1 to $84 and…
Trading Trends end of week wrap up
NFP day yesterday. Unfortunately I was away from the computer when it all kicked off as I have a day job (worse luck!) and my clients were pestering me (double worse luck!). I swear when it starts costing me more to go to work I’ll jack it in and become a full time trader. Today…
bowleven v xcite energy – spot the difference… a roadmap for xel next week?
Is it me or are the charts above telling me something?
Break of the key 7% level on spanish bonds creates concern
The Spanish 10 year bond yield has tested and broken through the key 7% level today; this is not a good sign for the markets and doesn’t bode well for the Spanish Index. The Ibex has fallen back over the last two days from the highs of 7200 in the face of strong economic headwinds…
Almost 7% of Bowlevens float now turned over. smoke signals get stronger as stock rises back towards days highs…
UPDATE – In excess of 5% of the company’s stock turned over so far and, we understand, working buyers in the background. This type of volume is generally always the precursor to news (seems the FSA just cannot crack down on leaks no matter how hard they try, someone is always looking to trade…
CUTTING TO THE CHASE… COURTESY OF FATPROPHETS
For more trading insights and exclusive access to FatProphets Virtual Trading Room for a full month click here Market action overnight was mixed but the announcements which could determine the direction of equity markets for the remainder of this year were anything but. What was highly significant in my view was the co-ordinated action by the central…