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Downtrend to resume?

Downtrend to resume?

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There are a few interesting technical developments in the S&P 500 chart using the shorter term 15-minute timeframe that are worth watching as the stock markets continue to digest and discount news and data along the path of least resistance.  The chart of the S&P shows the break of the inverse head and shoulders which…

Our Oil explorers dream portfolio list begins to spring to life

Our Oil explorers dream portfolio list begins to spring to life

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Following on from our very popular blog of May 24th 2012 in which we opined upon the price appreciation potential of a basket of Oil Exploration stocks, it is encouraging to see that our stock picks are beginning to show signs of life. That the spread of stocks was (and make no mistake, still is)…

Greed is not “good’. certainly for blue index trio…

Greed is not “good’. certainly for blue index trio…

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In another example of the FSA flexing its muscles and applying the full weight of the law upon the pond-life that are City insiders, it is pleasing to see 3 former Directors of the CFD trading house given jail sentences today. They were found guilty of breaking section 52 of the Criminal Justice Act 1993. James…

plus markets – round 2!

plus markets – round 2!

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Comrades, following the disappointing abstentions by the 2 major shareholders at Monday’s EGM which resulted in the sanctioning of the sale of Plus SX to ICap, it is important not to lose sight of the primary issue that now faces us, namely the complete sweeping into the street of Messrs Basing, Theret and the seemingly…

S&p 500 technical levels to watch

S&p 500 technical levels to watch

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Cash prices 6th resistance 1415 Previous high 5th resistance 1404 Resistance line 4th resistance 1379 Previous support line 3rd resistance 1358 61.8% Fib retracement 2nd resistance 1358 Previous support 1st resistance 1348 Yesterday’s high 1st support 1334 Yesterday’s low 2nd support 1315 55-90min moving average 3rd support 1311 Support line 4th support 1292 200-day moving…

FTSE key TECHNICAL LEVELS

FTSE key TECHNICAL LEVELS

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Cash prices 6th resistance 5820 Previous high 5th resistance 5665 Previous resistance line 4th resistance 5603 61.8% Fib retracement 3rd resistance 5576 April 11 low 2nd resistance 5570 200-day moving average 1st resistance 5555 Yesterday’s high 1st support 5461 Yesterday’s low 2nd support 5455 Support line 3rd support 5442 55-90min moving average 4th support 5285…

plus markets – today is the day. UPDATE

plus markets – today is the day. UPDATE

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UPDATE (2) – Shocker! Amari Dhari abstained. Resolutions passed in favour of the deal – 63% in favour. A closer look at the votes cast shows a strong No vote by the retail holder – some 49m shares – including S Chapman and myself that means nearly 30m shares voted against. When we said we…

Pro austerity party narrowly wins Greek election

Pro austerity party narrowly wins Greek election

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The pro austerity, centre right, New Democracy party narrowly gained a majority following yesterday’s Greek election sending Asian markets higher overnight. The party was showing a 29.7% share of the vote versus 26.9% for the left wing, anti-austerity Syriza party. So a relief rally is on the cards. FTSE 100 futures are up 40 points…