Insider buying data has shown to be a good indicator for future stock price appreciation but it is not a fool proof system. From reading the introduction to some of the online trading websites and trading tools that advocate insider buying, it would seem that if an insider is buying, you should follow along […]
Evergreen Solar (ESLR) develops solar power products. Solar companies have definitely been volatile because of its dependence on government policy. If you’re environmentally-conscious, this might be a good play for you if you’re in it for the long haul.
Stock Market for Beginners:
RSI has had steady increase and looks to test the 50 level.
Price has entered […]
In my position sizing article, I talked about the importance of setting a stop loss target every time you make a trade in order to manage your risk. In this article, I will talk about the importance of envisioning a stop profit target in order to determine your risk/reward ratio. Understanding this ratio is crucial […]
If you’re a beginner looking to truly understand the stock market or an experienced investor looking to expand your knowledge base, there are more than a few timeless investing classics. Here are a few investing reading lists with detailed comments on each book:
About.com Top 10 Investing Books
Amazon Best Investment Books
Global Equity Strategy - Investing 101 […]
The Wall Street Journal has a fascinating article on Christianity and supply-side economics on their weekend front page. A few groups attribute “God’s tentative return to Europe” to the laws of economics:
Some scholars and Christian activists, however, are pushing a more controversial explanation: the laws of economics. As centuries-old churches long favored by the state […]
Well, as I anticipated in last week’s stock market overview, price has broken through resistance and had a massive move up in the same day. You can expect the markets to be very volatile in the upcoming weeks because many investors are hesitant to put money in the market since it’s at an all-time high. […]
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) builds residential homes in the United States. They have taken a big hit, as has the rest of the real estate market. Keep in mind, though, that when most people hate it, you should start thinking about the tremendous discount you could be getting. If you take a look at the chart, […]
Ever since I started trading, it’s been very useful to keep tabs on the news. The Wall Street Journal offers some interesting insight into the market.
‘Margin Debt’ Hits Record $353 Billion on NYSE:
Investors are borrowing record sums of money to finance trades on the New York Stock Exchange, according to data due out from […]
During my crazy trading stint, I was strongly considering a career change (this was before Google came along). I had interned at Microsoft the summer before as a software engineer and wasn’t 100% sure that it was the thing for me. Because I had been fairly successful in my short trading experience, I thought […]
Rare Hospitality (RARE) operates franchise restaurants including LongHorn Steakhouse and Capital Grille. With gas prices and other consumer goods rising, the dining industry has struggled so far this year. These stocks, however, are at bargain low prices. In addition, Rare expects sales growth in future quarters.
Key stock basics:
Support at 26.25 levels
RSI breaking upward through 30 […]