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Category Archives: Nasdaq

Nasdaq At New Height Since October 2008! SPX, Nasdaq, IBM, GOOG, JPM, GS, SNDK, STEC, FCX, X, CNX, MEE, AXP, V, MA

July 16, 2009 – 6:03 pm

The market spent most of the day trading flat.  But, in the late afternoon, there was a surge of buying just before IBM and GOOG’s earnings reports.  This morning, JPM reported a 36 percent jump in second quarter profits, but, its shares traded flat.  On the other hand, GS pushed higher in the afternoon, and [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in AXP, CNX, FCX, GOOG, GS, IBM, JPM, MA, MEE, SNDK, SPX, STEC, V, X | Comments (0)

Stocks Surge After Earnings From Intel (INTC)! SPX, Nasdaq, INTC, GOOG, BIDU, GS, AAPL, FCX, X, CNX, MEE, JPM, IBM

July 15, 2009 – 5:44 pm

INTC’s superb earnings last night gave the market a nice boost right from the start, and, it never looked back!  The techs and financials were very strong.  INTC shares closed +7.25% higher.  GOOG, which reports earnings after the market tomorrow, jumped $13.48, or +3.17%.  BIDU added $16.76, or +5.6%.  GS, after a muted response directly after [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in AAPL, BIDU, CNX, FCX, GOOG, GS, IBM, INTC, JPM, MEE, SPX, X | Comments (0)

Intel (INTC) Jumps On Earnings! SPX, Nasdaq, GS, INTC, BIDU, GOOG, EXM, DRYS

July 14, 2009 – 3:19 pm

This morning, GS delivered a $2.7 billion quarterly profit.  But, its stock went up so much yesterday, it closed nearly flat.  However, the news was enough to help the market overcome slight early weakness and close in the green.  Or, perhaps the market was expecting more good news from INTC?  After the market, INTC reported [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in BIDU, DRYS, EXM, GOOG, GS, INTC, SPX | Comments (0)

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

July 13, 2009 – 4:28 pm

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 [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in AIG, BAC, BIDU, GOOG, GS, HIG, JPM, POT, PRU, SPX, STT, WFC | Comments (0)

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

July 13, 2009 – 4:28 pm

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 [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in AIG, BAC, BIDU, GOOG, GS, HIG, JPM, POT, PRU, SPX, STT, WFC | Comments (0)

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

July 13, 2009 – 4:27 pm

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 [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in AIG, BAC, BIDU, GOOG, GS, HIG, JPM, POT, PRU, SPX, STT, WFC | Comments (0)

Market Forecast + Sector Watch: SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, USO, XLF, SOXX

July 12, 2009 – 8:39 pm

Last weekend, in my Market Forecast, I said, " For the new week, after treading water for the past 2 weeks, the market is starting to slide on to the bearish side.  After not being able to break higher during the week, both SPX and Nasdaq ended below the 30-day MA.  Further, the MACD is curving down again.  These [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in ABX, AEM, GLD, GS, SOXX, SPX, USO, XLF, gold | Comments (0)

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

July 8, 2009 – 5:10 pm

(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 [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in AA, AMGN, CME, GOOG, ICE, SPX | Comments (0)

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

July 8, 2009 – 5:08 pm

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 [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in AA, AMGN, CME, GOOG, ICE, SPX | Comments (0)

Market Slumps To Test Support Levels: SPX, Nasdaq, ICE, CME, RIMM, GOOG, AAPL

July 7, 2009 – 5:56 pm

In my Market Forecast this weekend, I talked about the market testing SPX 880 and Nasdaq 1750.  We have arrived at those levels.  The market was weak from the start and sank lower as the day went.  Most sectors were down, with techs leading the drop.  GOOG and RIMM both lost more than 3%.  AAPL fell [...]

By HappyTrading | Also posted in AAPL, CME, GOOG, ICE, RIMM, SPX | Comments (0)