Archive for November, 2008

Warning: First Solar’s Stock Chart Can Cause Emotional Instability

November 12, 2008

The last three months have been quite the roller coaster for alternative energy leader First Solar (FSLR). The stock has experienced price swings so radical for investors that even a psychologist would have trouble dealing with the problem.

New Bloomberg Book, DeMark Indicators

November 11, 2008

Bloomberg Press sent us a copy of their newest Bloomberg Market Essentials book, DeMark Indicators. DeMark Indicators is an advanced read focused on technical analysis for investors who have established experience in trading.

Google Sets Up For Fall Below $300

November 10, 2008

This morning shares of Google (GOOG) fell through key short term support at $325 a share. The stock has been trading within a 50 point range for the last several weeks and a close today under support could signal the start of a fresh 15% move lower.

China Reveals Bold $586 Billion Stimulus Package

November 10, 2008

China has unveiled their new stimulus package valued at $586 Billion over two years. In the competition to see which country can spend the most to stimulate their economy, China has now officially taken the lead.

EPIC Insights Weekly, 2nd Edition

November 9, 2008

Sean Hannon CFA, CFP who is the founder of EPIC Advisors, LLC and also a weekly contributor for StockTradingToGo has released his second edition of EPIC Insights Weekly. Setup as a weekly newsletter on Sundays it is currently free and exclusively available for download here on the site.

Little Hope For Auto Makers GM and Ford

November 7, 2008

Both GM (GM) and Ford (F) released earnings today and the results were staggering. Everyone thought that $1 billion per month was GM’s burn rate. Guess again. Cash problems were finally admitted, and it’s about time.

Understanding Bear Market Price Swings Through History

November 6, 2008

Violent price swings can only be found during a bear market. By taking a look back into history it is easy to find examples of grueling sell offs followed by aggressive rallies, but how substantial can they really be?

Read Sean Hannon’s New Financial Newsletter

November 6, 2008

Sean Hannon CFA, CFP who is the founder of EPIC Advisors, LLC and also a weekly contributor for StockTradingToGo has just finished his first demo newsletter, EPIC Insights Weekly. Setup as a weekly newsletter on Sundays it is currently free and exclusively available for download here on the site.