Category Archive for ‘Trading Tips’

February 11, 2014

Bulls Stall at Resistance

by mome2143 / Posted in Money Management, Daily Update, Company Commentary, Watch Lists, Trading Tips, Trading Psychology

9:00am (EST) We mentioned Monday could be flat as Wall Street waffled on what Fed Chair Janet Yellen might say today. To no surprise, the indexes finished right at the resistance targets we outlined and bets will be made today on where the market heads from here. (continued…) **************** OurRead more

October 4, 2013

Twitter ($TWTR) Files IPO Papers, Potbelly ($PBPB) Pops Triple-Digits/ Profit Alert (JCP)!!!

by mome2143 / Posted in Option Trades, Market Commentary, Trading Tips, Earnings, IPOs, Market Analysis, Trade Update, Momentum Stocks Weekly

1:35pm (EST) We said there was a good possibility Twitter would announce their Initial Public Offering (IPO) this week and after the bell on Thursday they made us look like we knew what we were talking about. The company hopes to raise $1 billion with the offering and could beRead more

September 13, 2013

Market Mixed, Zombies on Deck

by mome2143 / Posted in Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary, Trading Tips

1:10pm (EST) The bulls are trying to put a cherry on top of this week’s rally following yesterday’s slight pullback but Tech has been lagging and today’s close will be important. The charts are showing some topping action as Wall Street prepares for an important next week. The bulls madeRead more

September 6, 2013

Bears Say Not so Fast

by mome2143 / Posted in Earnings, Trading Psychology, Market Analysis, Economic News, Watch Lists, Weekly Wrap RR, Covered Calls, Futures, Market Commentary, Trading Tips, Daily Update

1:05pm (EST) Futures were slightly weak as we hit the rack last night ahead of the European open suggesting a lower open this morning but had recovered ahead of this morning’s Nonfarm Payroll report. Wall Street certainly traded off the headlines as the Unemployment Rate dropped to 7.3% from 7.4%Read more

August 16, 2013

Market Slide Continues/ Special Weekly Wrap Offer

by mome2143 / Posted in Momentum Stocks Weekly, Trade Update, Option Trades, Rick's Account, Weekly Wrap RR, Trading Tips, Money Management

1:10pm (EST) The bears are leading the way as we head into the second half of trading and wrap up what has been another good week. The bulls have seen some green today but look exhausted after trying to hold support. They can’t quit just yet as the fear ofRead more

August 15, 2013

MomentumOptionsTrading.com New Trade for 8/15/13

by mome2143 / Posted in Momentum Stocks Weekly, Trading Tips, Trade Update

2:10pm (EST) We have decided to add an October put option trade to our next batch as we look to open new positions into September and October. These options are a cheap way to play a stock that could tumble as much as 20% when they announce earnings near month-end.Read more

May 28, 2013

Terrific Tuesday’s Continue to Save Bulls

by mome2143 / Posted in Daily Update, Market Analysis, Watch Lists, Market Commentary, Trading Tips, Trading Psychology

11:50am (EST) The market is enjoying its best –day gains since the beginning of the year as all of the major averages are showing strong gains. We mentioned last week the suit-and-ties that decided to take an extended vacation could miss another ride to the upside and today’s start hasRead more

May 24, 2013

MomentumOptionsTrading.com New Trades for 5/24/2013

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Momentum Stocks Weekly, Trading Tips, Trade Update

11:10am (EST) We have 2 NEW TRADES we are adding to our Daily portfolio as we want to add some protection in case the current pullback continues into next week. The 2 put options we are recommending are on familiar names and we are looking for quick drops to supportRead more

May 14, 2013

Bulls Going for 18/ NEW TRADE!!!

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Momentum Stocks Weekly, Trading Tips, Trade Update

11:30am (EST) The bulls are looking good today as they usually do on Tuesday’s as they try to extend the Dow’s winning streak to 18-straight Tuesday wins. The momentum over the past 4 months on this day alone has accounted for over 70% of the index’s gains. We seriously thoughtRead more

January 8, 2013

Alcoa (AA) on Deck/ New Option Trade!

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Trading Tips, Trade Update, Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Strategies, Option Trades, Market Commentary

12:25pm (EST) We love earnings cycles and although we wish there was another stock besides Alcoa (AA, $9.14, up $0.04) that “officially” opens each quarter, it’s show time on Wall Street. Earnings seasons are when stocks can make tremendous moves of 5%-10% or more based on what they say. OfRead more

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