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Category Archives: QCOM

Market Bounces After Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged: SPX, Nasdaq, AAPL, GS, PRU, WFC, PNC, BAC, NFLX, QCOM, AMZN, MSFT

The market was volatile today, as expected.  In the morning, while Geithner and Paulson were getting questioned by the Congress, the market remained weak.  After AAPL’s media event got started, things became a little better.  AAPL did indeed reveal its new tablet, the "iPad".  The initial reaction was not so good, as AAPL sold off [...]

Fed Leaves Rates At Historical Lows: SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, ABX, GOLD, CSCO, QCOM, NWSA, PRU

This morning, in our Trading Room, a member asked about what to expect immediately after the Fed’s rate decision annoucement: angar November 4, 2009 6:58 AM Good morning happy. are you expecting rally after Fed meeting today? I replied: November 4, 2009 7:18 AM Fed don’t have big expectations, besides volatility, but, if SPX can [...]

Market Dives On Weak Data: SPX, Nasdaq, QCOM, BRCM, AAPL, GOOG, BIDU, FSLR, NWSA

The market opened lower this morning and continued to slide until the close.  A few new economic data that came out today were worse than expected, including manufacturing and jobless claims reports.  VIX jumped to close above 28.  Last Friday, in our Trading Room, I commented: September 25, 2009 7:12 AM market this is a market in [...]

Earnings, Earnings, And More Earnings! SPX, Nasdaq, MS, WFC, GS, QCOM, EBAY, VMW, ISRG, EDU, AMZN, DECK, MSFT, BIDU

Financials were weak to start as MS posted a $1.2 billion quarterly loss and WFC, although reporting better-than-expected results, spooked investors with continuing loan problems.  MS ended the day flat and WFC lost 3.55%.  Financials got stronger during the day.  GS closed in the green as it redeemed the outstanding warrants the US government received through [...]

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 [...]

Market Bounces On Stimulus Package: SPX, Nasdaq, MA, APA, ESI, APOL, RIMM, VMC, PCLN, BRCM, QCOM

from MyHappyTrading.com by HappyTrading! ™ Sign up for FREE membership! The market opened lower and continued down in the morning.  I sold my puts and started watching for new opportunities as I commented in the Trade Room: HappyTrading January 15, 2009 7:37 AMshort plays might want to lock in profits and wait for the afternoon to [...]

Market U-turns Back Onto Recovery: SPX, Nasdaq, BAC, MA, V, PNC, BLK, ALXN, X, BIDU, QCOM

The market did a total U-turn today from yesterday’s close and gain back more than it lost yesterday! This weekend, in my Market Forecast, I said, “For the new week, the market should continue to look for confidence in the financials. We need to see the financials continue with their recovery process. Oils and the [...]

Financials Dive, Market Follows: SPX, Nasdaq, FNM, FRE, MER, GS, MA, BAC, BIDU, QCOM

Well, it is still pretty much all about the financials on the market. Even with the housing bill passed this weekend, the financial sector still could not find any cheering today. XLF fell another 4.7% to close below $20. FNM and FRE opened up in the morning, but, quickly slid into the red, closing down [...]

Market Locks In Profits: SPX, Nasdaq, BIDU, AMZN, QCOM, GS, BAC, MA, MER

Yesterday, on the member board, with 1 hour left in trading, I said: HappyTrading Posted July 23, 2008 at 12:04 pm | Permalink (Edit) I’m starting to go cash! This was because many of the tech and financials stocks were showing short-term tops. Yesterday, after the market BIDU, AMZN, and QCOM reported good earnings and [...]

Market Rally Continues; Techs Lead: SPX, Nasdaq, CME, ISRG, BAC, BIDU, AMZN, QCOM

The market was solid all day today, and kept the rally going. Commodities were once again weak and the oil prices fell further. Techs led the market, although biotechs took a breather. CME, mentioned yesterday, went up another +6.65%, or $24.35, closing above $390! Among our members, angar held on to this trade and got [...]