Today we check out the put/call open interest to help us determine what may be in store for the rest of the week. The market likes to cause the most pain possible – something that can only be accomplished with a close such that the most number of calls and puts will expire worthless. The […]
Before the Open (Oct 13)
Good morning. Happy Tuesday. The Asian/Pacific markets closed mixed with an upward bias. China gained 1.4%. Europe is currently mixed – there are no standout winners or losers. Futrues here in the States suggest a flat open….
Sector Performance (Oct 12)
Here’s how the market sectors performed today…
Before the Open (Oct 12)
Good morning. Happy Monday. Hope you had a nice weekend. Today is Columbus Day. The stock market is open, but fixed income and currency pits at the CME & CBOT are closed. Today will likely be slow. …
Sector Performance (Oct 9)
Here’s how the market sectors performed today…
Before the Open (Oct 9)
Good morning. Happy Friday. Last week ended with 4 consecutive down days that again gave the bears hope, but 4 consecutive up days to start this week have crushed them again. All of last week’s losses have been recovered…the S&P is up 8 for the month and 40 for the week and is only about […]
Sector Performance (Oct 8)
Here’s how the market sectors performed today…
Before the Open (Oct 8)
Good morning. Happy Thursday. After two solid up days (albeit not always on strong volume), the market rested yesterday. The S&P is now up for Oct – this would be the 8th consecutive up month, but of course it’s very early. Here’s the weekly chart. There’s nothing wrong here. Higher highs and higher lows remain […]
Sector Performance (Oct 7)
Here’s how the market sectors performed today…
Real Estate: A Personal Story
First I’m going to apologize in advance. I am about to insult all real estate agents out there. Here’s a personal story (very current) that I think you’ll find interesting, insightful or maybe just rude. …