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Make campaign contributions illegal and watch the big two melt like the wicked witch!
Re: Stock Charts
Sept. 9th, 2009 @ 4:45pm - Internet Circuit Disrupted, Main Site Unavailable
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5:50pm - In an extreme case of irony, yesterday Pingdom.com published an article about "guys with backhoes" and how frequent this kind of problem is.
6:20pm - AboveNet didn't find any problems at the ISP end of our circuit. They are now driving out to our offices to run more tests.
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9:20pm - They seem to be getting close to having the problem fixed. A card in one of the routers at our ISP has been replaced and is being reconfigured right now. Hopefully that will solve the problem but there is no way to be sure. Regardless, we will continue to work hard until things are back up.
11:00pm - Well, we're starting to run out of things to replace. At this point, we are working with InterNAP to make sure all of the router settings are correct. I wish we had an ETA for being back online but we don't right now. We'll be working through the night if that's what it takes.
It might be a really long time before we hit the 15 ma on the monthly again. I will be more bullish then bearish when we do...
I say yes.
I am amazed how high the VXO (original formula VIX) remains! I think there is the real potential for a vicious rally where shorts get hurt.
That said, I don't think that rally is a signal of the end of the Bear Market, just a much needed correction...
What kind of rally is it going to take to get that VIX below 50? Before this +30 was considered high...
Don't forget the leaded water
Exactly, I am afraid to do anything either way now...
Anyone else feel uncomfortable playing this market short as long as the VIX stays above 50?
During the Dot com meltdown we didn't bottom out until well after VIX peaked. I suspect the same is likely to happen this time around as well...
http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=$VXO&p=M&b=5&g=0&id=p96868460894
BTW, that surpasses any level we hit in the dot com bubble. This has the feeling of something much more serious...
http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=$VXO&p=M&b=5&g=0&id=p94559991957
Fear, capitulation, whatever has set in. A bounce should be coming soon, but will it be a Bear Market rally, I think yes...
http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=$VXO&p=D&yr=2&mn=0&dy=0&id=p09773484933&a=20336048
Maybe the Fed is holding the rate cut hostage until Congress gives the Treasury it's Sugar Daddy Fund. This whole thing sucks, although I admit probably necessary. I just don't think it's been done the right way. Gov should be more of an insurer rather than investor...
Yes, I think we're in for a post vote, bad earnings hangover...
concur with that!
Forking sheet mangaba!
We have been in a downtrend since Friday @ 3...
http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=$SPX&p=10&b=5&g=0&id=p30319547368&a=141564649
It's the 3 month T-Bill, it shows how bad things got this week. Treasuries were under such high demand, that people were practically willing to pay to have their money there because it was the only "safe place" to park short term money. This is why we almost had a run on money markets, there was so much panic, people thought the sky was falling and it almost did!
In my opinion, this is what this whole week was about. Credit paralysis, money market runs, institutions unwilling to lend to other institutions, no trust, fear. Never thought I'd see it in my lifetime, most people have no idea how close to complete meltdown we were...
<img src="stockcharts.com/c-sc/sc?s=$IRX&p=D&b=5&g=0&i=p66124234816&a=14453579&r=979">
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Order Placed - SKF Buy 73 SKF Limit Day 09/18/08 06:47:18 PM EDT 73 -- 12.99
Executed - SKF Buy 73 SKF Limit Day 09/19/08 09:30:02 AM EDT 73 89.00 12.99
Reversal - SKF Buy 73 SKF Limit Day 09/19/08 05:01:03 PM EDT 73 -- 0
Expired - SKF Buy 73 SKF Limit Day 09/19/08 05:01:39 PM EDT 73 -- 0
Expiration Reversed - SKF Buy 73 SKF Limit Day 09/20/08 01:23:15 PM EDT 73 -- 0
Executed - SKF Buy 73 SKF Limit Day 09/20/08 01:23:25 PM EDT 73 89.00 12.99
I just checked and the shares are back in my account (bought @ $89). I will check on the time, but obviously I have no gripe now. What the heck happened?
E*TRADE Account Alert
Fri Sep 19 17:08:31 2008 - Buy 73 SKF Execution Reversed
Dear RONALD ,
Account: xxxx- The reported execution of your Buy order for 73 SKF at $89 on 09/18/08 was incorrect. Your order execution has been reversed. See order # 98 for details.
Huh, so my $10 a share profit on a confirmed trade is gone? Does anyone know if there's a class action lawsuit in the works on this? This is BS!
Is anyone getting as concerned about 3 Month Treasuries as I am?
http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=$IRX&p=D&b=5&g=0&id=p66124234816&a=14453579&listNum=2
I've read the stuff about TED spread, but it just doesn't seem to concern many folks. Perhaps someone here could better explain...
Sorry blasher, more of a daily chart trader, too choppy for me...
I've really lost interest in this market. Wake me up when something interesting happens...
My take, this market is trendless right now. It looks like it wants to go down, but it seems like it lacks conviction either way. Perhaps that will change next week when summer is over...
Thanks Foot you're right I was doing that. Daniel-san righta click chart, no address bar!
I don't get it, it will not post...
Are we getting ready for a run up or a run down at the end of the session?
Todays action would suggest more uninspired sideways trading...
Interesting thought, although I am inclined to think more money is flowing into the US markets from abroad due to the strengthening dollar. The rest of the world seems to be catching our cold, we on the other hand seem to on the mend...
Much a do 'bout nothing today Gleno, nutty day!
I agree I see more up tomorrow. Dollar up oil down...
Looks like PPO would suggest an upward break...
I like moving averages, what is the significance of an 8/34 crossover?
I hate that friggen bug
Farooq, I only think is unsustainable on the 10 minute chart, this run looks to have legs in it still (in other words we need to pull back a little before going higher).
I don't know if we're out of the bear market, officially I am still all cash in my 401k account which I can only trade every 30 days. But in my all my Ameritrade accounts I am long for now, have been since about July 17th...
Damn sold my Aug 71 IWM calls too early! This run is starting to look unsustainable though...
Been lurking again lately. Sold my DUG far too early but for a decent profit. Jumped in long in July on a few key sectors (ETFs), Health Care, Banking/Financials, Homebuilders and China. Also jumped on the Russell 2000, small caps seemed to lead this uptrend.
Interesting though, I dumped my China ETFs and sold a few winners to eek out an overall profit. Why is China doing so poorly? Early on in this run it was looking good but even after today it looks like it wants to go down.
Making nice money on the double short Agriculture AGA.
Sold my AUG 71 IWM calls for a profit today, had 'em since July and was worried about getting caught in a reversal next week and having them expire worthless. No guts no glory
I'm with you farooq, I've been sensing the bearish sentiment here as well. We are in a definite up trend right now, fighting it seems silly. But one year of down will do that to anyones outlook.
That said, I do not rule out the possibility of a lower low after the break of this current uptrend. But it really feels like this uptrend still has some legs in it...
Congress Approves Housing Market Rescue Bill
http://www.cnbc.com/id/25862539
Looks like someone might have wanted in right at the end of the day!
http://stockcharts.com/h-sc/ui?s=IYR&p=10&b=5&g=0&id=p38177546596
or is it short closing?