Technical Analysis

What does shampoo have to do with stock markets?

by Henry Becker 08.25.2010
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As any reader of my blog knows I pay attention to the technical indicators of the market as well as the fundamentals. There are many technical indicators ranging from crazy ones based on the Super Bowl, blimps, and even (go figure) politics. But there are a few indicators that have a solid history of signaling [...]

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Market update

by Henry Becker 03.08.2010
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If you follow the markets on CNBC or one of the many business media sources you may have heard of the VIX or Volatility Index.  The VIX measures how concerned options traders are that stock prices will drop.  The beauty of the VIX is in its contrary indications.  More or less you could view the [...]

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