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Category Archives: ESI

Big Upswing Brings Nasdaq Green For 2010! SPX, Nasdaq, SNDK, BRCM, FFIV, GOOG, BIDU, AMZN, RIMM, AAPL, CLF, WLT, BTU, ACI, APOL, ESI, TLT

The market jumped out of the gate today on China’s show of confidence in European debt even though the lastest jobs report may not have been inspiring.  Investors rushed back in to pick up tech stocks, sending Nasdaq roaring up +81.8 points and into the green for 2010.  GOOG added $15 to close above $490.  [...]

Dow Closes Below 10,000! SPX, Nasdaq, GOOG, BIDU, AMZN, AAPL, GS, X, SHLD, APOL, ESI

It was another volatile day on the market, to say the least.  The market seemed fairly strong in the morning, with SPX testing the 1090 level.  Tech leaders GOOG, BIDU, AMZN, and AAPL were all in the green.  GOOG was up almost $13 at one point, and AAPL went above $252 intraday!  But, once again [...]

Market Cheers Better Jobs Report: SPX, Nasdaq, FSLR, TSL, RIG, BP, ESI, APOL, DV, GS

The market was very strong today, cheering solid earnings and falling jobless claims.  As the market rose, BP and RIG turned the other direction, as the situation of the oil spill from the rig explosion got worse and turned into a crisis.  BP tumbled 8.34% and RIG fell 7.45%.  This incident further pressures the White House [...]

Market Pushes Higher: SPX, Nasdaq, SPG, MAC, CBL, INTC, IBM, FFIV, BRCM, RIMM, GOOG, ESI, BPI, CECO, DV

The market overcame some "morning sickness" and ended the day higher.  Techs were strong ahead of INTC’s earnings.  GOOG jumped more than $14, or +2.45%.  RIMM added more than +$2, trading back above $72.  IBM, FFIV, and BRCM were also strong.  REITs broke higher yet again!  In our Trading Room, I alerted our members early: [...]

January 2010 Monthly Wrap: ESI, GOOG, GS, FSLR, FAS, WLT

The market had a horrible week to close out January.  We had downside plays in place, but, got shaken out, as the market was very volatile.  We gave back some gains this week, but, it was still a pretty solid month.  Here are the January closed trades (gains over +50% are highlighted): 12:25 | HappyTrading [...]

Playing Earnings Indirectly (Minimizing Risk On Earnings Plays)

Those members who are in the Trading Room, and get to converse with me on a daily basis, know that I’m on vacation this week.  For some inexplacable, yet very "happy" reason, I seem to always trade exceptionally well while on vacation.  Needless to say, I’m trading lightly.  Yet, so far, they are all winners (trades with [...]

Playing Earnings Indirectly (Minimizing Risk On Earnings Plays)

Those members who are in the Trading Room, and get to converse with me on a daily basis, know that I’m on vacation this week.  For some inexplacable, yet very "happy" reason, I seem to always trade exceptionally well while on vacation.  Needless to say, I’m trading lightly.  Yet, so far, they are all winners (trades with [...]

Weekly Wrap 10/9/2009 BIDU, GOOG, FSLR, AEM, CNX, ESI

The market had a strong week last week.  Most major sectors recorded solid gains, even the lagging agriculture stocks (MOO) made some progress.  Our trading continued to produce winners; 100% GR$$N yet again (trades with +50% gain or more are highlighted): October 09, 2009 12:26 | HappyTrading BIDU ($427.70) Sold to Close BPJJF Oct 430 [...]

Commodity Sectors Rise As Market Extends Rally! SPX, Nasdaq, RIG, DO, SLB, NOV, CNX, BTU, MEE, CLF, ESI, APOL, LIZ

The surprising profit from AA’s earnings report last night certainly gave a boost to the commodity sectors today.  In addition, jobless claims fell to the lowest level since January.  Oil services sector was especially strong today:  RIG +5.04%, DO +2.72%, SLB +2.67%, NOV +4.12%.  Coals stocks also pushed higher:  CNX +4.23%, BTU +2.72%, MEE +2.68%, [...]

Market Stays In Flat Ahead Of Jobs Data: SPX, Nasdaq, ESI, APOL, EDU, NKE, AEM, GOLD, ABX

The market was very choppy today.  It opened higher, but, soon dipped back to hover around the flatline.  A drop in consumer confidence prompted the market to be a little more cautious.  Education stocks were strong today.  ESI was up +2.42% and traded almost to $112 before closing at $110.05.  APOL added +2.17% and EDU [...]