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August 18, 2011

Bears Bite Back

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Daily Update, Market Analysis, Economic News, Market Commentary

1:35pm (EST) Futures were pointing towards a weak open here at home when the overseas markets opened this morning and we knew when we saw the European banks selling off it could lead to a nasty day here.  Economic news has been disappointing on some fronts, a shocker on others,Read more

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August 18, 2011

Market Holds Up, For Now

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis

9:00am (EST)  The bulls were enjoying early gains on Wednesday as they tried to crack another level of resistance but by midday, the market was flat and the bears took over.  Although the downside pressure wasn’t as volatile as we’ve seen in recent weeks, the market did test support butRead more

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August 17, 2011

Rally Fades as Bears Push Support

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary

2:10pm (EST) The bulls were motivated to start today’s session higher following Tuesday’s setback and quickly gained the momentum to the push the market higher.  Better-than-expected economic news provided some strength but weaker Tech earnings and a report which showed a much larger-than-expected buildup of crude oil inventories have stalledRead more

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August 17, 2011

Bulls Looking to Get Back on Track

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis

9:00am (EST) The market spent all of Tuesday in negative territory as the bears finally got back in the win column following three straight sessions of gains.  The bulls spent much of the day playing catch-up and at times appeared like they were going to make a push higher.  However, midday selling pressure took the major indexesRead more

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August 16, 2011

Futures Pointing Towards Lower Open

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Daily Update, Market Analysis, Market Commentary

8:40am (EST) The bulls started off the week in rally mode as they powered the major indexes past their first level of resistance.  We mentioned in our Weekly Wrap the carnage the bears have caused over the past few weeks which had sent the market down 17% from its April highs. Read more

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August 15, 2011

Bulls Going for Hat trick

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Mergers and Acquisitions, Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis

1:40pm (EST) The bulls are looking to extend their winning streak to three straight sessions and have a pretty good lead heading into the second half of trading.  Futures were pointing towards a higher open this morning despite some disappointing economic data ahead of the bell.  The Empire State ManufacturingRead more

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August 12, 2011

Bears Headed For Weekly Win, Final Hour Drama?

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Daily Update, Market Analysis, Economic News, Market Commentary

1:50pm (EST) The bulls are trying to finish the week with a bang but still have some work to do just to get back to even Steven.  Futures were pointing towards a decent open and the bulls have held their gains despite some weaker-than-expected economic news. You would think comingRead more

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August 12, 2011

Bulls Looking to End Week Even

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Daily Update, Earnings

9:00am (EST) The bulls and bears traded blows once again on Thursday, this time the bulls won yesterday’s round as the two sides head into today’s rubber match.  Things didn’t look too good for the bulls before the open but futures turned on a dime and the bulls never lookedRead more

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August 11, 2011

Bulls Push Resistance Again, Dow Back Over 11K

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Daily Update, Earnings, Market Analysis, Market Commentary

1:30pm (EST) The bulls are holding their gains and are pushing the market higher as we head into the second half of trading.  Better-than-expected earnings from Tech and an in-line jobs report have helped fuel today’s bounce. Initial Claims came in at 395,000 versus estimates for 405,000 and below theRead more

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August 11, 2011

Futures Volatile, Turn Positive Before Bell

by Rick Rouse / Posted in Futures, Market Commentary, Daily Update, Market Analysis

9:05am (EST) The theme on Wall Street continues to be volatility and Wednesday it was the bears’ turn to go on offense as they punished the bulls all day and took back most of Tuesday’s 5% gains.  After trying to stabilize, the selloff picked up speed in the final hour ofRead more

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