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Category Archives: AMGN

AAPL To $180? SPX, Nasdaq, AAPL, YHOO, FSLR, TSL, YGE, STP, AMGN, CELG, GENZ, HGSI, SPPI, MS, WFC, QCOM

The market was obviously nervous today ahead of AAPL and YHOO earnings.  After opening higher in the morning, the market drifted into the red.  AAPL traded down to just below $150/share.  But, soon after lunch, buyers came in again, and the market was able to finish higher.  Biotechs continued to be strong today.  HGSI jumped [...]

Mapping Market’s Every Move! SPX, Nasdaq, ICE, CME, GOOG, AMGN, AA (Part II)

(continued from Part I) This morning, AMGN shares jumped as it released positive "bone-drug" study results.  AMGN shares traded almost $61/share from yesterday’s close of $52.23.  AMGN closed up +13.92% at $59.5.  GOOG also unveiled more positive news on its new desktop computer operating system.  I wrote an article about GOOG’s OS in the beginning [...]

Mapping Market’s Every Move! SPX, Nasdaq, ICE, CME, GOOG, AMGN, AA (Part I)

The market opened higher today.  But, the selling pressure was still heavy, and, the market soon sank lower.  In the Trading Room today, ICE and CME puts were still among the favorite plays (see news from yesterday): billbigd July 8, 2009 6:44 AM ICE baby ICE $3 to 13.6 Frosty Muggs July 8, 2009 6:49 [...]

Market Bounces After Weak Open: SPX, Nasdaq, GS, V, MA, AXP, PRU, LFC, CELG, AMGN

The market opened on the weak side this morning, continuing the slide from last Thursday.  We cashed out our call play on SKF for a +49% gain.  This trade was opened last Thursday and closed today: July 02, 2009 12:04 | HappyTrading SKF ($44.20) Bought to Open SYJGR Jul 45 calls, at $2.35 July 06, [...]

Broad-Based Rally Pushes Market Higher: SPX, Nasdaq, CELG, OSIP, AMGN, AMAG, LLY, POT, MOS, CF, PALM

The market was strong right from the start, and continued the upward momentum until the close.  Strength was present across the board.  The biotech sector broke out of its recent range today (mentioned in the Sector Watch this weekend):  CELG +2%, OSIP +5.32%, AMGN +1.78%, AMAG +3.58%, LLY +5.12%. After the market, PALM reported better-than-expected earnings [...]

Solars And Gold Up, Oil Drops Further! SPX, Nasdaq, POT, CF, MON, MOS, DNA, CELG, GENZ, AMGN

from MyHappyTrading.com by HappyTrading! ™ Sign up for FREE membership! The market started the day down, but climbed higher.  Just when it made it into the green, it faded again.  It looked like people were locking in profits.  But, there were also people buying on the dips.  Thus, the market closed slightly lower.  Oil continued to fall, [...]

Market Bounces… At Least For Today! SPX, Nasdaq, CNX, MEE, ACI, BTU, DVN, HES, UPL, HK, IMCL, DNA, GENZ, AMGN, CELG

from MyHappyTrading.com (FREE Membership) by HappyTrading! ™ So, the market bounced today!  Last night, in my evening post, I said, “Although most sectors still look weak, we should see some bounces tomorrow.  Some of these commodity-related stocks have really taken a beating, and, could get some near-term bounces.” Metals, coals, energy stocks, fertilizers were all up [...]

Biotechs Jump While Energy Stocks Slump: SPX, Nasdaq, DNA, OSIP, AMGN, CELG, UPL, CHK, HES, CLR, INTC, JAVA

The market was once again, ALL OVER THE PLACE! It gapped lower at the open, as gold and silver jumped. We cashed out on our gold plays early in the morning: HappyTrading Posted July 15, 2008 at 7:04 am | Permalink (Edit) good morning. AEM ($79.4) AEMGO, rest out at $5.3 GLD ($97.25) GLDHP, out [...]

Market Bounces!! SPX, Nasdaq, AAPL, RIMM, DNA, AMGN, BIIB, CELG, SLB, NOV, FLR, GMXR, CHK

The overall market was very weak in the morning. Then, after lunch, things started to bounce. AAPL and RIMM led the techs. AAPL added +4.32% while RIMM garnered +5.45%. The biotechs were strong today. CELG jumped +8.44%, or $5.39, as SuperGen Inc, a competitor, drug trial failed. DNA, mentioned here yesterday, also broke out with [...]

Big Green Day! SPX, Nasdaq, SMH, TXN, ADI, ALTR, XLNX, IBB, TEVA, PRGO, CELG, BMRN, GILD, AMGN, IMCL

Yesterday, in my evening post, I said, “We need to see VIX back below $20 to feel more comfortable. The market major indices do still show bullish formations with their MAs. So, I’ll wait patiently with lots of cash on the sideline.” The market opened with a positive tone today, and, VIX quickly went under [...]