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StraightStocks 's Blog Posts
IN THE CROSSHAIRS Newsletter Launch
11/28/09
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SILVER and GOLD "IN THE CROSSHAIRS" newsletters soon to be launched. Post from: The CrossHairs TraderIN THE CROSSHAIRS Newsletter Launch
Related posts:THE KIRK REPORT CONDUCTS A LIVE CHAT WITH THE CROSSHAIRS TRADERSEPTEMBER ‘09 BATTLES IN THE CROSSHAIRS
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The Relative Reality
11/28/09
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Norways leading bank DnB NOR resently made a statement saying that my desciption of their Balitc daugher bank as a “lab rat” for strucured finance, hidden from the balance sheet so no one can estimate the real risk in the bank’s system, is an allogation that is “not grounded in reality”. ...
Saturday Success Story – Manuel, Florida
11/28/09
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At MarketClub, our mission is to help you become a better trader. Our passion is creating superior trading tools to help you achieve your goals—no matter which way the markets move—we promise objective and unbiased recommendations not available from brokers.
Here’s great news from a member…
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Japanese Candlestick Pattern Screen #1: Downside Tasuki Gap
11/28/09
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Bias – Bearish
Type – Continuation
Inbound Trend – Bearish
Reliability – 7 of 10
Pattern Definition:
During a bearish trend, two long black candlesticks are formed with a bearish gap in between. On the third day, a white candle stick is formed that opens within the body of the second blac...
Is There A Double Dip Risk In Germany?
11/28/09
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In a href="http://eurowatch.blogspot.com/2009/11/just-how-much-of-eurozone-rebound.html"my most recent post on the Eurozone /aI said the following:br /br /blockquote"The question in hand is the Eurozone third quarter growth one, and the story is all about differences (between countries) and these dif...
Prieur’s readings (November 28, 2009)
11/28/09
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This post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days that you may also enjoy. Please also add the links to any other worthwhile articles you would like to share to the comments section.
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Dubai’s latest mega-project – a massive default?
11/28/09
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"Over the past few years, Dubai has built a reputation not just locally but worldwide. As the fastest growing of the seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates, it has become known for its astonishing creations. Unfortunately, its latest creation is not receiving the same kind of oohs and ahhs...
The week ahead
11/28/09
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The video clips in this post provide a handy summary of the reports expected on the economic, financial and corporate front around the globe during the week ahead.
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Japanese Candlestick Trading: Stock Screens for 15 Candlestick Patterns
11/28/09
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With the incredible popularity of Japanese Candlestick charting amongst technical traders, I thought it would be worthwhile to create an entire series dedicated to identifying these patterns using stock screens. There exists a significant void in candlestick screening technologies that are readily av...
Dubai contagion lacks substance
11/28/09
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Bank of America’s tail-risk warning may indeed be precisely the impetus needed for another Abu Dhabi (the emirate of last resort?) -financed bailout, though there is some question as to whether the technical defaults of two state-owned firms–Dubai World, an investment firm, and Nakheel, a real-e...
Le Figaro Sees Nothing but Good News in Russia
11/27/09
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In most modern industrialized countries there is a shortlist of newspapers that, according to general consensus, belong in a top tier of journalistic excellence. In France until recently I would have placed both Le Monde and Le Figaro in...
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KWK
Court Ruling Favors Quicksilver – Analyst Blog
11/27/09
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The 48th District Court in Tarrant County, Texas, yesterday passed a ruling in favor of Quicksilver Resources Inc. (KWK), denying the Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by BreitBurn Energy Partners L.P. (BBEP).
Quicksilver had brought a suit against BreitBurn and others alleging that Breit...
AIZ
Assurant Upgraded to Neutral – Analyst Blog
11/27/09
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We are upgrading Assurant Inc. (AIZ) to Neutral from Underperform, as we believe a low debt-to-capital ratio, adequate capitalization and sound liquidity with no debts to repay will shield the company from the ongoing economic challenges.
Third quarter 2009 results were particularly impressive, b...
Lula Feeling the Heat from the Ahmadinejad Visit
11/27/09
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As many of you know, I am quite fascinated by Latin America's sudden "brotherhood" with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Here a Washington Post editorial really hits home the fact that the Lula Administration really miscalculated the politics of playing their...
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AMLN
Byetta Label Revised – Analyst Blog
11/27/09
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Earlier this month, Amylin (AMLN) and Eli Lilly (LLY) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented label changes for Byetta (exenatide) which is indicated for the treatment of type II diabetes.
The revised label will inform both patients as well as doctors about the ...
Russia’s Pipeline Dreams Advance
11/27/09
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The Wall Street Journal is running an article today on the efforts by Moscow to advance the Nord Stream and South Stream pipelines against the U.S. and Brussels-backed option to get the Nabucco built. While the Obama Administration has been...
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More willing to take occasional risks while protecting assets from the risk of major losses. Portfolio is comprised mostly of solid companies with a history of consistently creating returns for investors, but includes some riskier holdings such as smallcaps, or foreign companies that will posses larger returns.
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