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Most Active Stock Options November 6, 2009 & Trading Activity

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:34:01 GMT

As of today the top ten option contracts traded were: Volatility Index (VIX) January 22.50 Put OptionsVolatility Index November 22.50 Put OptionsFord (NYSE:F) January 2011 5 Call OptionsFord January 2011 5 Put OptionsS&P 500 SPDR (NYSE:SPY) November 105 Put OptionsS&P 500 SPDR November 107 Call OptionsPowerShares QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQQ) November 42 Put OptionsQualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) April 50 Call OptionsS&P 500 SPDR November 107[More...]

Goldman Sachs GS Threatens To Form Cradle Sell Signal

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:34:09 GMT

I’ve been watching Goldman Sachs (GS) closely as a barometer for financial stocks and thus the broader market for some time now, and the stock faces a critical area to overcome to continue on its upward trajectory.[More...]

Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:18 GMT

Biostar Pharmaceuticals has completed a private placement that raised $3.6 million in new capital. Biostar will use the proceeds to complete its new raw materials processing facility. By taking its raw material production in house, Biostar will lower costs and ensure its product quality. Biostar plans to sell excess raw materials to other pharmaceutical companies in the Shaanxi province.[More...]

Bulls Back On Track?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:21:18 GMT

Good morning. With chants of "Dow 10K… Dow 10K" once again rising from the streets at the corner of Broad and Wall yesterday, it is easy to believe that the bulls are back on track and that we'll soon be looking at new highs for the stock market. And when reviewing the data inputs to yesterday's 204 point romp, it is also easy to don the Dow10K hat once again and join in on the celebration.[More...]

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:52:50 GMT

Ford's 2,215 page 2007 master contract with the UAW 1941 UAW-Ford contract[More...]

Most Active Stock Options November 5, 2009 & Trading Activity

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:55:26 GMT

As of today, the top ten most active stock options were:[More...]

Your Kind of Day?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:06:48 GMT

As a rule, I try not to read too terribly much into a "Fed Day" as there is usually a big batch of volatility that may or may not mean much of anything come the dawn of the next day. Maybe, it's just me. Or maybe there are others that find themselves inclined to simply stand aside and watch the nuttiness from the sidelines on "Fed Days." But in any event, the volatility after a Fed announcement, while fun to watch, may not be telling as to what to expect in the future.[More...]

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:31:14 GMT

Don't put off this important piece of the financial-planning process.[More...]

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:04:24 GMT

In its continuing efforts to nurture the fragile economic recovery, the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates at record lows when it concludes its meeting today (Wednesday).[More...]

STEC Inc (NASDAQ:STEC): Colour On Quarter - Setting Up For A Bounce?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:56:07 GMT

Wanted to highlight some comments on STEC Inc (NASDAQ:STEC) following results (stock was down 30% in after hours trading): - Needham says they remain positive about enterprise SSD opportunity in 2010, but recognize that the EMC inventory overhang clouds the story temporarily. Despite this dynamic, they are comfortable with at least $2 in earnings power for 2010, leaving the stock compelling following the overreaction to 3Q/4Q earnings.[More...]

Detroit Free Press Tom Walsh column: Plenty of reasons to temper our optimism

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:50:00 GMT

Nov. 8--Plenty of reasons to temper our optimism
Monday, Ford Motor Co. posted a $1-billion third-quarter profit, making money on its core North American operations after 17 consecutive quarterly losses.
Tuesday, Dave Bing was elected to a full term as mayor of Detroit and five promising new faces won seats on the City Council.

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Most Active Stock Options November 6, 2009 & Trading Activity

Goldman Sachs GS Threatens To Form Cradle Sell Signal

Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Bulls Back On Track?

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Most Active Stock Options November 5, 2009 & Trading Activity

Your Kind of Day?

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

STEC Inc (NASDAQ:STEC): Colour On Quarter - Setting Up For A Bounce?

Detroit Free Press Tom Walsh column: Plenty of reasons to temper our optimism

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Mercury News Interview: Kevin Johnson, CEO, Juniper Networks

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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Hosts Reception and Special Presentation With Wall Street Veteran Carla Harris

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CORRECTING and REPLACING Morgan Stanley Restructures Investment Management Unit to Focus on Institutional Client Base

Morgan Stanley Restructures Investment Management Unit to Focus on Institutional Client Base

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