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Category Archives: HIG

Market Forecast + Sector Watch: SPX, Nasdaq, XLF, XME, XLE, INX2

Last weekend, in my Market Forecast, I wrote: "For the new week, after trying hard, but unsuccessfully, to break away from the recent resistance levels (SPX 1000; Nasdaq 2000), the market technicals are showing slight weakness.  The MACD on both SPX and Nasdaq have turned lower.  Nasdaq closed below its 10-day MA.  SPX closed right at [...]

Friday Wrap-Up

We didn’t trade much last week; so here are the closed trades for the past 2 weeks: August 21, 2009 11:11 | HappyTrading APA ($88.30) Sold to Close APAIR Sep 90 calls, at $2.45 +17% 07:39 | HappyTrading HIG ($20.97) Sold to Close HIGIW Sep 18 calls, at $4.00 +43% August 20, 2009 12:21 | [...]

Markets Keep Gains As Fed Gives Brighter View: SPX, Nasdaq, GS, COF, PRU,TOL, KBH, PHM, WYNN, LVS

Today, the market was strong from the beginning.  Financials rose again after 2 days of profit-taking: GS +2.85%, COF +3.14%, PRU +4.49%.  This morning, Toll Brothers (TOL) reported a rise in signed contracts in new homes in 4 years, sending TOL stocks up more than +14%.  Other home builders also rallied: BZH +9.32%, KBH +2.87%, PHM +4.38%.  [...]

Great Week: GOOG, HIG, PNC, GS, PCP

We had another great week, with 100% GR$$N on our published trades, again: August 07, 2009 12:36 | HappyTrading GOOG ($458.60) Sold to Close GOPHJ Aug 450 calls, at $13.20 +17% 12:21 | HappyTrading HIG ($19.25) Sold to Close HIGHQ Aug 17 calls, at $2.60 +24% August 06, 2009 12:47 | HappyTrading HIG ($17.85) Sold [...]

Markets Up, Fast And Furious, Thanks Meredith? SPX, Nasdaq, GS, BAC, WFC, JPM, STT, HIG, AIG, PRU, POT, GOOG, BIDU

This morning, financials stocks were strong right of the bat and led the market higher all day.  GS received an upgrade from an influential banking analyst, Meredith Whitney, a day before it reports earnings (GS reports tomorrow morning).  GS jumped +5.34% for the day.  Other financials were strong as well:  BAC +9.34%; WFC +8.44%; JPM [...]

Markets Up, Fast And Furious, Thanks Meredith? SPX, Nasdaq, GS, BAC, WFC, JPM, STT, HIG, AIG, PRU, POT, GOOG, BIDU

This morning, financials stocks were strong right of the bat and led the market higher all day.  GS received an upgrade from an influential banking analyst, Meredith Whitney, a day before it reports earnings (GS reports tomorrow morning).  GS jumped +5.34% for the day.  Other financials were strong as well:  BAC +9.34%; WFC +8.44%; JPM [...]

Markets Up, Fast And Furious, Thanks Meredith? SPX, Nasdaq, GS, BAC, WFC, JPM, STT, HIG, AIG, PRU, POT, GOOG, BIDU

This morning, financials stocks were strong right of the bat and led the market higher all day.  GS received an upgrade from an influential banking analyst, Meredith Whitney, a day before it reports earnings (GS reports tomorrow morning).  GS jumped +5.34% for the day.  Other financials were strong as well:  BAC +9.34%; WFC +8.44%; JPM [...]

This Is Where Bulls And Bears Fight It Out!

After the big drop on Monday, the market has been very volatile.  The overall sentiment has been negative.  Today, the market started out strong and was able to keep most of the gains.  Financials and health care stocks were among the stronger sectors.  For the health care sector, MRK added +3.55%; WLP jumped +5.38%; and, [...]

Bank Stocks Up After Stress Test (Part I)

from MyHappyTrading.com by HappyTrading! ™ Sign up for FREE membership! Just a quick note after the official release of the Bank Stress Test. Here are some stocks jumping in after-hours: BAC STT (no addtional capital needed) GS C (less additional capital than expected) FITB HBAN PNC HIG AXP (no addtional capital needed) USB (no addtional [...]