The January Barometer: As January goes so goes the rest of the year for the stock market, and how the first week of January goes will determine how stocks perform the rest of the month of January. That is the popular adage, and does that mean that we are in for a stock market crash
My Swing Trading Approach I'm not liking the news out of Apple (AAPL) this morning and the impact that it has and will likely have throughout the trading day. With Apple warning you have a new issue for this market to worry and fear, and that is the prospect of a disappointing earnings season. Guard
My Swing Trading Approach It is a new year, and I am 100% cash coming into it. I closed my only two positions out on Friday for a +1.5% profit in AMZN and a +1% profit in AAPL. I don't want to get short right out of the gate, because the risk/reward won't be favorable but will instead
My Swing Trading Approach There are some nice swing trade setups to be had, but I am concerned about adding additional long positions to the portfolio today. Tightening the stops will be in order. Indicators
My Swing Trading Approach With the market gapping up, I will be increasing my stops, but I am less inclined to add new positions at this juncture of the rally. Indicators