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• Market Forecast + Sector Watch + Weekly Wrap: SPX, Nasdaq, UUP, GLD, USO, BTK

  Last weekend, in my Market Forecast , I wrote: " For the new week, if SPX can push above 1080, the market could rally higher to test 1100. Above 1100, 1120 is the next resistance. Tech stocks should continue higher if the market environment is strong... Posted Feb 21 2010, 07:09 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: GOOG, RIMM, BTK, GLD, USO, GENZ, AAPL, UUP, CELG, ABX, AMZN, AMGN, TEVA, GILD

• Market Forecast + Sector Watch: SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, USO, XLF, BTK

  Last weekend, in my Market Forecast , I wrote, " For the new week, we are seeing mixed signals on the market again, which means the market needs more time to consolidate. With the MACD turning lower, we could see another couple of days of profit... Posted Jan 10 2010, 10:53 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: INTC, BTK, GLD, USO, BIIB, RIG, GS, BAC, JPM, XLF, DO, WFC, CELG, ABX, GOLD, SLB, AA, TEVA

• Time To Look At Gold Again? SPX, Nasdaq, DO, SLB, RIG, GLD, GOLD, ABX, RGLD, GS, WLP, AET, CI, UNH

  The dollar continued to climb higher today and gold followed lower. Gold has come down about $100/ounce in 3 trading sessions, closing just around $1128/ounce from a high of about $1228/ounce last Thursday. GLD, the gold ETF, has faltered from a recent... Posted Dec 08 2009, 08:02 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: GLD, RIG, GS, DO, WLP, ABX, GOLD, SLB, RGLD, UNH, AET, CI

• Market Rises To New Heights! SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, SLV, GOLD, ABX, NEM, CNX, BTU, ACI, MEE, ZOOM, SINA

  This morning, retail sales numbers came in better than expected . Investors were seemingly encouraged by the data and proceeded to push the stocks higher. Gold, once again, made new highs, trading above $1140/ounce. Oil also went higher. Commodity sectors... Posted Nov 16 2009, 04:40 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: CNX, GLD, SLV, BTU, ACI, MEE, ABX, GOLD, SINA, NEM, ZOOM

• Market Forecast + Sector Watch: SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, GDX, XLF, XLE

  Last weekend, in my Market Forecast , I said, " For the new week, the market will start the week in a neutral position. If SPX and Nasdaq can rise above their respective daily MAs, the market can rally higher. The immediate resistance levels above... Posted Nov 15 2009, 08:25 PM by HappyTrading with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: GLD, OXY, GS, BAC, MA, APA, JPM, PNC, XLE, XLF, AXP, AEM, XOM, V, GDX, WFC, BLK, ABX, GOLD, SLB, CVX, RGLD

• Market Forecast + Sector Watch: SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, GDX, XLF, BTK

  Last weekend, in my Market Forecast , I said, " For the new week, it looks like the market is trying to send the Fed a message before the FOMC meeting on Wednesday. What the market is trying to show is the potential "double-dip" if the... Posted Nov 08 2009, 04:15 PM by HappyTrading with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: BTK, GLD, AMAG, BIIB, MA, PNC, XLF, AXP, OSIP, V, GDX, WFC, CELG, ABX, GOLD, AMGN, NEM, RGLD

• Fed Leaves Rates At Historical Lows: SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, ABX, GOLD, CSCO, QCOM, NWSA, PRU

  This morning, in our Trading Room , a member asked about what to expect immediately after the Fed's rate decision annoucement: angar November 4, 2009 6:58 AM Good morning happy. are you expecting rally after Fed meeting today? I replied: November... Posted Nov 04 2009, 04:13 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: GLD, QCOM, CSCO, PRU, ABX, GOLD, NWSA

• Gold At New Record High! SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, SLV, GOLD, ABX, AEM, PAAS, TSL, STP, YGE, BNI, UNP, CSX

  It was a volatile morning while stocks bounced around and experienced fast swings in a tight range. We got shaken out of a couple of trades in the morning. But, soon, much attention turned to gold as it rallied to a new record high, trading above $1084... Posted Nov 03 2009, 07:38 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: YGE, GLD, SLV, AEM, STP, TSL, UNP, BNI, ABX, GOLD, PAAS, CSX

• Market Cheers GDP Report: SPX, Nasdaq, FCX, RTP, BTU, ABX, PRU, PNC, HIG, WFC, CLF, PCLN, LVS, WYNN

  This morning, the GDP report was better than expect, coming in at +3.5% (vs. the consensus of +3.2%) for the quarter from July through September . The market was encouraged by the news and rallied back up, after the recent 4-day selloff. The Dow was particularly... Posted Oct 29 2009, 08:32 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: RTP, PCLN, PNC, PRU, WFC, FCX, BTU, LVS, WYNN, ABX, HIG, CLF

• 5-Figure Gain ($$,$$$) On Record Gold!! SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, SLV, AEM, GOLD, ABX, PAAS, BVN

  Today, the market was very strong, as the dollar dropped further and the commodity sectors countinued to bounce. Gold and silver plays broke out higher, as I commented in our Trading Room this morning: October 6, 2009 7:28 AM I slept in today and woke... Posted Oct 06 2009, 05:33 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: GLD, SLV, AEM, ABX, GOLD, PAAS, BVN

• Market Stays In Flat Ahead Of Jobs Data: SPX, Nasdaq, ESI, APOL, EDU, NKE, AEM, GOLD, ABX

  The market was very choppy today. It opened higher, but, soon dipped back to hover around the flatline. A drop in consumer confidence prompted the market to be a little more cautious . Education stocks were strong today. ESI was up +2.42% and traded almost... Posted Sep 29 2009, 03:10 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: ESI, APOL, AEM, ABX, GOLD, EDU, NKE

• Gold And Silver Plays Jump! SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, SLV, AEM, ABX, GOLD, PAAS, SSRI, AIG

  Last night, in my article , I said, " We should see some bounces tomorrow. But, with this sharp downward momentum, we should see a bit more selling before Friday ." Indeed, the market was slightly up for most of the day, but, sank to close in... Posted Sep 02 2009, 03:32 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: GOOG, GLD, SLV, AAPL, GS, JPM, IBM, AEM, WFC, ABX, GOLD, AIG, SSRI, PAAS

• Market Forecast + Sector Watch: SPX, Nasdaq, XLF, UUP, GLD, XME

  Last weekend, in my Market Forecast , I said, " For the new week, although market still looks strong, it is also toppy. After 2 weeks of rallying, it is starting to look sluggish. SPX 980 is posing some resistance. We could see some profit-taking... Posted Aug 02 2009, 04:34 PM by HappyTrading with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: GLD, GS, XLF, X, UUP, AEM, XME, STI, FCX, STT, ABX, GOLD

• Market Forecast + Sector Watch: SPX, Nasdaq, GLD, USO, XLF, SOXX

  Last weekend, in my Market Forecast , I said, " For the new week, after treading water for the past 2 weeks, the market is starting to slide on to the bearish side. After not being able to break higher during the week, both SPX and Nasdaq ended below... Posted Jul 12 2009, 08:06 PM by HappyTrading with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: GLD, USO, GS, XLF, SOXX, AEM, ABX, GOLD

• Market Treads Water As 2Q Comes To An End: SPX, Nasdaq, ESI, APOL, EDU, GOLD, AEM, ABX

  The market showed some promise on Monday with SPX rising almost to 930 and Nasdaq nearing 1850. But, today's unexpected drop in consumer confidence prompted investors to put on the brakes again . Commodity sectors were all weak. Financials retreated... Posted Jun 30 2009, 04:29 PM by HappyTrading with | with no comments Filed under: ESI, APOL, AEM, ABX, GOLD, EDU