StockTwits Brunch: Saturday April 18, 2009

StockTwits: Apr. 18 at 11:58 AM
alright all thanks for stopping by. will have the transcript up on the blog early next week. thx Q man
Nostreetrader: Apr. 18 at 11:58 AM
@tickerville Thanks again! Great stuff!
b1z1l1: Apr. 18 at 11:58 AM
@tickerville Thanks for the time and insight
yeswic: Apr. 18 at 11:58 AM
@tradecruz $VIX is going down – looking good
Ticker: VIX
Scalper68: Apr. 18 at 11:58 AM
@tickerville r they the cause OR effect of index movement. i.e. do they react to the index or influence it. have’nt seen a convncng answr
avcacio: Apr. 18 at 11:57 AM
@tickerville – got here late – but nice charts! and thanks again – how about $HOV?
Ticker: HOV
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:57 AM
Have a great weekend. This has been fantastic! See you all next week same time same place! Trade ‘em well.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:57 AM
OK all. I see more charts in the cue. I’ll knock out links to them for all. Reminder, boot camp starts in May http://bit.ly/Nrw7s
rhebert3: Apr. 18 at 11:56 AM
Fannie Mae chief named to head U.S. bank rescue $FNM
Ticker: FNM
Scalper68: Apr. 18 at 11:56 AM
@tickerville i’d love to hear ur thoughts on 2x and 3x leveraged ETFs. Specifically…
BHBGroupTrader: Apr. 18 at 11:56 AM
@tickerville awesome brunch qman….just catching up on all your posts from today
Nostreetrader: Apr. 18 at 11:55 AM
@tickerville $VIFL please…
Ticker: VIFL
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:55 AM
It would be wrong of me not to include my favorite short opportunity.http://twitpic.com/3izc5
BHBGroupTrader: Apr. 18 at 11:54 AM
put on many new commod spreads this week if anyone is interested that have been on fire for us
b1z1l1: Apr. 18 at 11:54 AM
@tickerville thank you
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:54 AM
@jasonehren Extended for me. Has to consolidate recent move before I would enter long Could be a short below Friday low with stop at high
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 11:53 AM
@tickerville any input on the $VIX
Ticker: VIX
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:53 AM
@b1z1l1 Per request. $PCLN http://twitpic.com/3iz6y
Ticker: PCLN
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:52 AM
Per request. Interesting $SWC http://twitpic.com/3iz2l
Ticker: SWC
RaginCajun: Apr. 18 at 11:50 AM
Earnings: http://tinyurl.com/covgh9
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:50 AM
@ragboys Oooh, that’s a nice one and interesting since $SLV looks terrible. Chart coming.
Ticker: SLV
BarrieAbalard: Apr. 18 at 11:50 AM
@tickerville Could you put up $VMW? Thanks.
Ticker: VMW
PnP_DFW: Apr. 18 at 11:50 AM
@tickerville $WFR looks like a bullish doji star and support at 50 day. what do you think
Ticker: WFR
danielckoontz: Apr. 18 at 11:49 AM
Anybody notice that $MS went out EXACTLY at 25 on Friday? What’s going to happen to the April options struck at 25?
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:49 AM
@bearclawmiller I took my $BAC off on the 4/13 sprint. It is consolidating nicely. If I were still long I would use a close below $10
Ticker: BAC
BullishBeauty: Apr. 18 at 11:49 AM
@tickerville With respect to other oil stocks you discussed: $NOV in same playing field? I am long
Ticker: NOV
qmar: Apr. 18 at 11:49 AM
@tickerville Can you mark up $MOS please?
Ticker: MOS
tonygall: Apr. 18 at 11:49 AM
@tickerville your thoughts on $BIDU?
Ticker: BIDU
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:48 AM
long $CERN too – look at cup
Ticker: CERN
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:48 AM
Jobless Rate Climbs in 46 States – WSJ
jasonehren: Apr. 18 at 11:47 AM
@tickerville hey can I get your opinion on $CTX, thanks
Ticker: CTX
bearclawmiller: Apr. 18 at 11:47 AM
@tickerville And no disrespect taken by the way I’m new to all this $BAC
Ticker: BAC
b1z1l1: Apr. 18 at 11:47 AM
@tickerville $PCLN
Ticker: PCLN
ragboys: Apr. 18 at 11:47 AM
@tickerville How about $SWC?
Ticker: SWC
bearclawmiller: Apr. 18 at 11:46 AM
@tickerville I got out of half my position at 11.11 before close. I will probabaly put a stop at 10.50 then out for awhile.$BAC
Ticker: BAC
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:46 AM
Alright all, 15 minutes left. Any other requests to hit before we start closing up shop? Geesh every week gets better and better love it
CubbieBears: Apr. 18 at 11:45 AM
@tickerville $CERN is another in $QSII space thats rippin
Ticker: CERN QSII
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:45 AM
long $QSII – chart is hot
Ticker: QSII
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:45 AM
Last on the idea front, if $BA continues to act well, look for $PCP to break towards trend. http://twitpic.com/3iymm
Ticker: BA PCP
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:43 AM
@bearclawmiller No disrespect but that is the wrong question. If you are long$BAC the question is, where is your stop?
Ticker: BAC
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:43 AM
Business week $TGT http://tinyurl.com/cem2ha
Ticker: TGT
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:43 AM
Last but not least. This was a mystery chart from some time ago. It is breaking and I am long. $NVEC http://twitpic.com/3iyfn
Ticker: NVEC
CubbieBears: Apr. 18 at 11:42 AM
@tickerville $$ this was the week to grab on p/b to 20 day…freaking ripped perfect ($QSII)
Ticker: QSII
tonygall: Apr. 18 at 11:42 AM
@tickerville $RIG could tank if breaks below Friday’s low. 5-day RSI is a great model- buy 30 sell 80 crossovers. http://twitpic.com/3iycd
Ticker: RIG
bearclawmiller: Apr. 18 at 11:42 AM
@tickerville Do you thnk after Monday that it is time to get out of financials and wait for a pull back$BAC
Ticker: BAC
valuestocks: Apr. 18 at 11:41 AM
@kporeilly It has been protracted M&A deal. But as discussed w/@Jae_Jun these media companies are under-appreciated.$DISK along w/ $RHIE.
Ticker: DISK RHIE
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:41 AM
I am not yet in this stock, but will be. $QSII another one of the top weekly patterns out there. http://twitpic.com/3iyak
Ticker: QSII
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:41 AM
$ABT should buy $MYGN
Ticker: ABT MYGN
TommyBoyz8: Apr. 18 at 11:40 AM
$DGLY is listed as selling 2 products. One is something not suitable for publicly reselling police vehicles. I say it’s floating on hot air.
Ticker: DGLY
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:40 AM
Good article on ROIC http://tinyurl.com/cmcxjc
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:40 AM
@cousar Financials are in strong intermediate term uptrend. Shorting them is not for me.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:39 AM
$GHL is one of the best weekly charts out there. I am long and looking to add. I have a long leash. http://twitpic.com/3iy3p
Ticker: GHL
CubbieBears: Apr. 18 at 11:39 AM
@tickerville $PETS $BWLD $TNDM $SNDA $QSII $MYGN $OTEX $BKE $AZO
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:38 AM
waiting for high volume day to confirm $CERN break out
Ticker: CERN
cousar: Apr. 18 at 11:37 AM
would love to hear thoughts on $FAZ
Ticker: FAZ
StockJockey: Apr. 18 at 11:37 AM
Henry Groppe vs ISI Group on $USO “Will OPEC Production Cuts Create a Market Deficit” http://bit.ly/XoRkb
Ticker: USO
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:37 AM
$SXCI is no 15 in IBD 100 – crushed it since 17 handle, THIS IS ONE OF MY TOP IDEAS FOR 2009
Ticker: SXCI
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:37 AM
Last week we ran out of time before I got into new leadership. Let’s rehash some weeklies we must continue to respect.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:36 AM
House keeping. When Twitter boots me, I feel it coming, I’ll post under@Tickerville2
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:36 AM
yo – I barely follow $DGLY since I rode it from 7 to 11 and when sales missed my model, I bailed – not a bad name to scalp
Ticker: DGLY
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:35 AM
nice article fertilizer stocks IBD http://www.investors.com/pdf/eibd042009.pdf
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:35 AM
We broke the anxiety down quite a bit in $BTU and you can see the failed breakout here. http://twitpic.com/3ixs4
Ticker: BTU
gonzopr1: Apr. 18 at 11:34 AM
@djacome Ijust read that $DGLY signed a new contract with all british airport.
Ticker: DGLY
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:34 AM
Major U.S. stock indexes lock in best weekly streak since May 2007 – CBS
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:33 AM
@drcoz $A or Aglient Technologies as noted.
Ticker: A
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:33 AM
Last week our mystery chart was a bust. It was $BTU. I played the initial break and was stopped the same day. A lesson in discipline
Ticker: BTU
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:32 AM
I love $HOTT….now wholly espouse trashy clothes for trashy teenage girls!! Top line accelerating b/c Twilight DVDs
Ticker: HOTT
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:32 AM
$WAG said Monday it tripled y/y the of scripts filled via e-prescribe. That is cost savings $$$ May have helped $CVS crack 30 this wk
Ticker: CVS WAG
trade114: Apr. 18 at 11:32 AM
Stopped on $LOW and $PG, held on for too long
Ticker: LOW PG
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:32 AM
$CROX is actually being accumulated – odd. I imagine Gates will have a strategic acquirer come in and save this bacteria trap
Ticker: CROX
rbl656: Apr. 18 at 11:32 AM
@tickerville Check out $WFT , finally got above 13 area and with conviction, good room to run
Ticker: WFT
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:32 AM
$CROX stock ahead of the summer: new CEO, new financing, Bill Gates owns a ton of this crap, shorts covering
Ticker: CROX
rbl656: Apr. 18 at 11:32 AM
@tickerville Check out $WFT , finally got above 13 area and with conviction, good room to run
Ticker: WFT
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:32 AM
$CROX stock ahead of the summer: new CEO, new financing, Bill Gates owns a ton of this crap, shorts covering
Ticker: CROX
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:32 AM
Last within the $OIH space is $RIG. Now if these breaks start failing, they will be excellent shorts. http://twitpic.com/3ixh7
Ticker: OIH RIG
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:31 AM
$RHB consolidating, could see 20 soon
Ticker: RHB
davidcc555: Apr. 18 at 11:31 AM
RT @tickerville: If $OIH is breaking, the components must be watched. Here is$DO http://twitpic.com/3ix8k is OIH the ETF or not?
Ticker: DO OIH
rgruia: Apr. 18 at 11:31 AM
@ericjackson But they have Rovinescu back; it’s not all AC but also the huge taxes at Pearson, the most expen$IVE airport
Ticker: IVE
timvroom: Apr. 18 at 11:31 AM
$LOW on a Saturday. What a mistake!
Ticker: LOW
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:30 AM
I want to be in $SLB with a stop at the mother trend line.http://twitpic.com/3ixd0
Ticker: SLB
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:29 AM
After riding $CROX down from 18 to 1, now I am long http://tinyurl.com/ccgf3g
Ticker: CROX
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:28 AM
I wrote about $DGLY last year and crushed it http://tinyurl.com/cfaruf
Ticker: DGLY
BullishBeauty: Apr. 18 at 11:28 AM
RT @fleckman: The really good traders I’ve followed have taught me that the stock market isn’t good or bad, up or down, it just is.
yeswic: Apr. 18 at 11:28 AM
$AIG owns major brands that do not bear its name. What about the stock price if$AIG brand disappears while what it owns is still there?
Ticker: AIG
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:28 AM
If $OIH is breaking, the components must be watched. Here is $DOhttp://twitpic.com/3ix8k
Ticker: DO OIH
tonygall: Apr. 18 at 11:28 AM
$GLD back at 200-DMA. A break below this week’s low = selloff. Break above this weeks high = rally. http://twitpic.com/3ix5o
Ticker: GLD
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:27 AM
@CubbieBears Oh I know, I’ll get to big breaks and future leadership in a bit.
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:27 AM
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gonzopr1: Apr. 18 at 11:26 AM
has anyone invested in $DGLY
Ticker: DGLY
fleckman: Apr. 18 at 11:26 AM
@sfinkel The really good traders I’ve followed have taught me that the stock market isn’t good or bad, up or down, it just is.
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:26 AM
Against the Odds, Stocks Keep Surging – BARRONS weekend
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:25 AM
gave you $HITK Thursday night and crushed it +9% Friday – chatter major generics player has 10 offer on table – sales are doubling
Ticker: HITK
faustroll: Apr. 18 at 11:24 AM
@tickerville It has been especially difficult for me, however, of late to *not* trade all the time. something about a bear market…
CubbieBears: Apr. 18 at 11:24 AM
@tickerville Q DOG….u gotta check out $QSII and $TNDM they are rockin
Ticker: QSII TNDM
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:23 AM
$WCG ripped into close, chatter out there on $UNH bid
Ticker: UNH WCG
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:23 AM
$QSII – crushed it here too, great chart, short interest high
Ticker: QSII
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:22 AM
@faustroll Yes, JL said “you can beat a horse race, but rarely can you beat the races.” No shame in stepping aside.
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:22 AM
$SXCI testing 52 wk high
Ticker: SXCI
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:22 AM
speaking of $WAG, the stock has ripped since they reported great March pharmacy comps
Ticker: WAG
tonygall: Apr. 18 at 11:22 AM
@tickerville Shorts have been covering $GRMN but still 9% of float is short. 10M shares about 4 days worth
Ticker: GRMN
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:22 AM
I like the emotional break here. I played it and am now looking for re-entry.http://twitpic.com/3iwrg
faustroll: Apr. 18 at 11:21 AM
@tickerville there is much wisdom in sitting on the sidelines when the tape looks like this. wisdom is hard won. thanks for sharing
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:21 AM
$OCR rumor that $WAG was interested popped it 9% – deal would make some sense, keep it on radar
Ticker: OCR WAG
djacome: Apr. 18 at 11:21 AM
crushed it $HOTT $ILMN Friday
Ticker: HOTT ILMN
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:20 AM
@beanieville Especially if we get a decade long bull. Fundos get you out when overvalued. Trends keep you in when they get nutty.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:19 AM
Random: This is how I start my trading day. GIDDY UP!http://songza.com/z/h8vlud
faustroll: Apr. 18 at 11:18 AM
@fleckman lol: trading is ok if u want to preserve money or u can afford to lose money; but beware if u *need* to make money from it
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:16 AM
$GRMN has been consolidating nicely within a key area saying break coming. Direction doesn’t matter. http://twitpic.com/3iwcq
Ticker: GRMN
colindean: Apr. 18 at 11:16 AM
12 brands which will disappear in the next year: $CAR, $BGP, $CROX, $GAP,$EBHI, $AIG, $PALM http://ping.fm/vWf11
Ticker: AIG BGP CAR CROX EBHI GAP PALM
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:16 AM
I doubt I’ll do much this week as I observe the action from sidelines, but let’s run through some potential gems.
beanieville: Apr. 18 at 11:15 AM
RT @tickerville I come from school of Graham / Dodd and will NEVER I repeat NEVER go back. *Not even if we get another decade long bull?
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 11:14 AM
@tickerville i appreciate the charts you put out – it helps to see the big picture.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:14 AM
Before I forget, selfless plug. 2nd Annual Tickerville Bootcamp kicks off 1st Saturday in May! http://bit.ly/Nrw7s
sfinkel: Apr. 18 at 11:14 AM
@fleckman hating on the govt. will make you exactly zero dollars trading.$SPY
Ticker: SPY
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:13 AM
OK, I think I hit all the cue, how about some ideas I’m watching for the week ahead.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:13 AM
@rbl656 Its a beaut but I prefer the $EEM. Is that the Conagra trading station?
Ticker: EEM
kushyma: Apr. 18 at 11:13 AM
North Korea: Sanctions a declaration of war – CNN
fleckman: Apr. 18 at 11:12 AM
@faustroll Hell if I started trading now I’d make it look like Geithner knew what the hell he was doing. ;-)
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:11 AM
@drkathe It all depends. Remember, I come from school of Graham / Dodd and will NEVER I repeat NEVER go back.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:10 AM
@tradecruz Its a common one though and a statement that cost me millions over the years. We must only follow the tape.
drkathe: Apr. 18 at 11:10 AM
@tickerville Is there any place for fundamentals in this market? Like real estate debt? Should we completely ignore the co we’re trading?
Scalper68: Apr. 18 at 11:10 AM
@tickerville once again, some excellent, and I MEAN PHENOMENAL advice. Thanks!
rbl656: Apr. 18 at 11:10 AM
@tickerville how you feel about $EWZ, seems to be pulling back on lighter volume, good support at trendline
Ticker: EWZ
NJHounds: Apr. 18 at 11:10 AM
@tickerville touche’! someone mentioned it, I took a flyer, and the damn thing took off!
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:09 AM
@tonygall I played it and bailed before earnings. All rails are beauties. I want re-entry.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:09 AM
@canuk1 Best way to see my ongoing take with $GLD is Tape Talk.http://bit.ly/9SxoN Not to bunt but I cover it at length.
Ticker: GLD
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:07 AM
@dakapbj I should have played that break. $RIMM, I did not and its extended.
Ticker: RIMM
simpleusers: Apr. 18 at 11:07 AM
$SRS $URE $FAS $FAZ i’m sick of the proshares decaying to $1 ne idea if they will evr reverse split these losers back 2 reasonable size?
Ticker: FAS FAZ SRS URE
Goldm00n: Apr. 18 at 11:06 AM
$AIG
Ticker: AIG
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:06 AM
@NJHounds Is there a chart on that? LOL
howardlindzon: Apr. 18 at 11:06 AM
Saturday with @tickerville on stocktwits is all i need for a quick catch up and get ready for next week on mkts
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:05 AM
@drkathe If they are, so be it. I could care less who’s trading the tape, I’ll just follow it.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:05 AM
@Persephoene Per request. http://twitpic.com/3ivmt One I like quite a bit, if it gives me entry.
TradeWithMojo: Apr. 18 at 11:05 AM
@tickerville http://twitpic.com/3iv54$AAPL Stealth Bull this video should help you make some better targets! http://bit.ly/7EvMR and …
Ticker: AAPL
thebugges: Apr. 18 at 11:04 AM
@tickerville any more room to the upside on $FLEX, I’m up almost 19% since purchase.
Ticker: FLEX
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 11:04 AM
@tickerville you are right in that it was a poor statement.
retheauditors: Apr. 18 at 11:04 AM
And co-opted auditors rt @deepfoo @retheauditors On $C & troubled 19, also takes regulators looking other way or encouraging sketchy reptng.
Ticker: C
howardlindzon: Apr. 18 at 11:04 AM
why I was a seller of my longs the last few weeks http://twitpic.com/3iv54 that said, wish I had stopped shorting
upsidetrader: Apr. 18 at 11:03 AM
$$ look at this catch-also how Upside trades ;) http://bit.ly/4qGg3
NJHounds: Apr. 18 at 11:03 AM
@tickerville thoughts on $LINTA? Why such a sharp move?
Ticker: LINTA
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:03 AM
@taddpole Last week we spoke of $BA. Per request, an update.http://twitpic.com/3ivi0
Ticker: BA
TommyBoyz8: Apr. 18 at 11:03 AM
ATT sucks. So bad (with txt/data combo pricing mostly) that I have friends that dropped them for SPRINT. Sprint knows wht we want! $ATT $S
Ticker: ATT S
ForexHelpDesk: Apr. 18 at 11:03 AM
Comprehensive news source for EUR, GBP and USD www.tradinghelpdesk.com$USDJPY
Ticker: USDJPY
fleckman: Apr. 18 at 11:03 AM
Sitting, watching @tickerville. StockTwits hat on, I don’t trade but wearing it makes me feel like someday I can. (Plus its a cool hat)
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 11:02 AM
@dvolatility $OIH there is still room for lower volume
Ticker: OIH
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:01 AM
@Jpjunior The hangman on $FLY on Friday would keep me away.
Ticker: FLY
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 11:01 AM
Per request. @DocDiggity http://twitpic.com/3iva9 I played and prefer $TIF but am now out after nice run. Looking for a remount
Ticker: TIF
philstockworld: Apr. 18 at 11:00 AM
$USD – Brilliant article on the money supply by John Mauldin athttp://tinyurl.com/c9u2db – click my link first if you need a Free pass.
Ticker: USD
pjstockpicker: Apr. 18 at 11:00 AM
$BRCM will likely get some upside play on Monday if the market holds early.
Ticker: BRCM
deepfoo: Apr. 18 at 10:59 AM
@retheauditors On $C, and the troubled 19, it also takes regulators looking the other way. Or in this case, encouraging sketchy reporting.
Ticker: C
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:59 AM
You will see that most of the leadership stocks are extended and not for me. Another reason I have moved to cash.
tonygall: Apr. 18 at 10:59 AM
@tickerville $CSX another perfect downtrend break and kiss. Reg FD I am long May calls
Ticker: CSX
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:59 AM
Per request. @bullishbeauty $AAPL not for me here. http://twitpic.com/3iv54
Ticker: AAPL
dvolatility: Apr. 18 at 10:57 AM
@tickerville will do, thanks
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:57 AM
Per request @bschh $PG Not one for me. http://twitpic.com/3iv0w
Ticker: PG
faustroll: Apr. 18 at 10:57 AM
@tickerville thanks $SPG is a great example of what in “theory” was a short. I did have the sense to not short but no chops to go long
Ticker: SPG
pbizzy: Apr. 18 at 10:56 AM
@tickerville Would love to hear your thoughts on $GLD $SLV
Ticker: GLD SLV
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:55 AM
@dvolatility See my discussion last week about psychology within a double bottom.
dvolatility: Apr. 18 at 10:54 AM
@tradecruz true
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:54 AM
Per request @Upsidetrader I played this break and enjoyed the run. Sold it about $5 too early. Geeze http://twitpic.com/3iut3
Pomadarp: Apr. 18 at 10:54 AM
What is everyones opinion on the new EPA Greenhouse gas stuff will this bring any upside to Nat gas and $CLNE $XTO or $CHK
Ticker: CHK CLNE XTO
philstockworld: Apr. 18 at 10:54 AM
$OIH – We’re shorting it into earnings. Big E&P cutbacks announced by the majors and 10% of OPEC production offline all Q. Not good…
Ticker: OIH
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:53 AM
@dvolatility $OIH can it not continue to put in lower volum and still go up?
Ticker: OIH
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:52 AM
Per request, @Zortrades $CBG The real estate trades have been fantastic.http://twitpic.com/3iuq6
Ticker: CBG
dvolatility: Apr. 18 at 10:52 AM
@tradecruz where’s the volume in $OIH?
Ticker: OIH
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:52 AM
@tradecruz That is a poor statement. If you quantify the risk, you are the one who determines if it is worth it or not.
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:50 AM
$OIH more room to the upside? but proly not worth the risk
Ticker: OIH
pjstockpicker: Apr. 18 at 10:50 AM
Reading Barron’s to uncover next weeks market movers. $BAC reports on Monday. Should see some movement in the $FAS and $UYG
Ticker: BAC FAS UYG
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:49 AM
Let’s hit some requested charts that are in the cue.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:49 AM
Does it frustrate me? You bet it does, but I digress. Let’s move on
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:49 AM
@carzz downtrend momentum broke in $OIH
Ticker: OIH
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:48 AM
In all honesty, one of the reasons I am committed to @Stocktwits is for the first time there is REAL, ACCOUNTABLE money on the line
canuk1: Apr. 18 at 10:48 AM
@tickerville How about your take on $GLD $$ Thankyou
Ticker: GLD
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:47 AM
@faustroll Yes, it is a reason I work in silence. I find it interesting that early the media was skeptic, now ‘the bottom is in’ LOL
ssbohio: Apr. 18 at 10:47 AM
@tickerville So is it better to short a tracking ETF like $QQQQ or to buy a short ETF like $QID if you’re anticipating a downturn?
Ticker: QID QQQQ
drkathe: Apr. 18 at 10:47 AM
@tickerville I’m interested in how the downward $VIX affects our trading trends.
Ticker: VIX
faustroll: Apr. 18 at 10:46 AM
@tickerville well this rally has certainly a lesson in how not to fight the tape. It was hard for me to go long. too much “theory”
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:46 AM
I want to play them but I want to see how they react as the other major averages are hitting resistance. I am in none of them currently.
MichaelComeau: Apr. 18 at 10:45 AM
Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisers – Can they manage my $600 Roth IRA? $MER$MS $UBS $C $DJ $GS http://bit.ly/JzRYp
Ticker: C GS MER MS UBS
carzz: Apr. 18 at 10:45 AM
But $OIH ..rising on lower Vol and a Macd Divergence may be forming
Ticker: OIH
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:45 AM
So what is interesting to note about $SLX and $OIH is that they are finally joining the party. They have actually lagged technically
Ticker: OIH SLX
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:44 AM
@ssbohio In theory yes, but with stops and defined risk, its unlikely you’ll open up your account and see a stock trading at infinity.
dvolatility: Apr. 18 at 10:44 AM
I want to see a 600M share up day on $SPY
Ticker: SPY
pbizzy: Apr. 18 at 10:43 AM
@tickerville agreed on $OIH but it really has to breakout significantly before I even consider entering. Been dead money to me for a while
Ticker: OIH
carzz: Apr. 18 at 10:43 AM
$OIH formed a nice looking C&H pattern
Ticker: OIH
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:43 AM
@tickerville all of your charts look good but looks to need more confirmaton before establishing a position hence why you’re on sideline
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:42 AM
@tradecruz Yes, that is my point. We’re in danger zone as per my opening line. Time to step aside and wait.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:42 AM
@Finroe Your honesty is admirable and that is what will make you great. So many I know fought this whole move and I don’t understand why.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:41 AM
$OIH is another that has quietly started to make itself known. Like $SLX, I want to see how this break is handled http://twitpic.com/3itws
Ticker: OIH SLX
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:41 AM
@tradecruz momentum/price divergences still intact here
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:40 AM
OK, let’s get back to the charts. If anyone has any thoughts on the previous, please let me know. Always a good topic to discuss.
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:39 AM
@tickerville i have been looking for momentum/price divergences – look at$INTC, $AMZN, $SDS
Ticker: AMZN INTC SDS
bearclawmiller: Apr. 18 at 10:39 AM
@LuciSkydyme thanks for the ETF info.I was wondering if it would be smart to short $BAC$C$MS$JPM 20 minutes before close on days like friday
Ticker: BAC C JPM MS
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:39 AM
If we pull back and start to break down. Shorts will setup like crazy and we’ll switch to that side minting money on a downside slide.
Finroe: Apr. 18 at 10:38 AM
@tickerville definately me, didnt listen to the tape enough, hard to look at a 30% move and not want to short in a bear
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:38 AM
If we pull back as the charts suggest we may. We evaluate the opportunities for long side entry. If this comes we take them.
fleckman: Apr. 18 at 10:38 AM
Oh Sheeeeeeeet – Fannie Mae Chief Picked to Oversee Bank Bailouthttp://bit.ly/HKvBJ HT @MollyNichelson
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:38 AM
At this point, please understand my thesis. I have had a great run, new all time highs again. Indices at resistance, time to wait it out
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:37 AM
@tickerville agree – i think i shorted $INTC $AMZN too early
Ticker: AMZN INTC
katagana: Apr. 18 at 10:36 AM
Economy: Citigroup ($C) , GE ($GE) +++- http://tinyurl.com/ckcx8p
Ticker: C GE
TradeWithMojo: Apr. 18 at 10:36 AM
$AAPL Stealth Bull this video should help you make some better targets!http://bit.ly/7EvMR and see you at $140.58! http://bit.ly/cYauG
Ticker: AAPL
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:36 AM
Has this been you? How come?
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:36 AM
Most traders I have seen have not capitalized on this run because they have been more interested in finding the turn down than playing up
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:36 AM
If you start shorting and you are early, ala wrong, not only will you get hit financially, but emotionally too.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:35 AM
But most cannot do that. Rather than look to short when we come into resistance, why not just step aside and lighten up a bit?
snakewalk: Apr. 18 at 10:35 AM
@tickerville thanks.in my opinion only because i doubt $SPX 666.77 is an absolute bottom and this uptrend is only technical.
Ticker: SPX
Dasan: Apr. 18 at 10:35 AM
@dakapbj FD: I’m small long $RIMM. Lousy Mgmt, fairly cheap, gained a lot of share Q109, clean Q, nice competitive “moat”. Beta name.
Ticker: RIMM
tonygall: Apr. 18 at 10:35 AM
@tickerville The 2002 $SPX low of 777 would be just about a 50% retracement of our rally from 666 to 875. 31.8% retacement = 808.
Ticker: SPX
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:35 AM
If you can effectively switch sides in an instant with absolutely no anxiety or frustration whatsoever than with defined risk its game on
Liljacket: Apr. 18 at 10:34 AM
$FAS anybody think it will reach 10 bucks on monday?
Ticker: FAS
shaggieshapiro: Apr. 18 at 10:34 AM
RT @retheauditors: $C used creative accounting to be profitable. Really? Same auditor as New Century:KPMG. http://bit.ly/IkHnu
Ticker: C
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:34 AM
One of the biggest challenges I see with traders is that they feel they must always be involved in a trade.
NJHounds: Apr. 18 at 10:34 AM
@tickerville not necessarily taking shorts, but protecting longs!
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:33 AM
Hmmm, lot’s of questions about taking shorts here. Let’s hash that out a bit.
markinoakhill: Apr. 18 at 10:33 AM
$QQQQ chart does look like it can go higher
Ticker: QQQQ
wsmco: Apr. 18 at 10:32 AM
i think $GGP is only pink sheet stock i’ve ever traded. it is a unique situation and still also extremely likely to wipe people out.
Ticker: GGP
Trophykw: Apr. 18 at 10:32 AM
$BAC will be the biggest lender and holder of paper in the country,Countrywide has a huge sevicing of the paper they hold
Ticker: BAC
retheauditors: Apr. 18 at 10:32 AM
$C used creative accounting to be profitable. Really? Same auditor as New Century:KPMG. Doesn’t take PhD, only Big4 CPA. http://bit.ly/IkHnu
Ticker: C
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:31 AM
$SLX two time frames, finally starting to show some life.http://twitpic.com/3itas http://twitpic.com/3itb0
Ticker: SLX
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:29 AM
@snakewalk I could see $SPX going to 1k to complete that indices double bottom pattern, but why should I then assume it makes a new low?
Ticker: SPX
tomkeene_: Apr. 18 at 10:29 AM
RT @robpas: Full Smith Barney Advisors Story $C $MS http://bit.ly/h8yUo // mustread wallstreet tk
Ticker: C MS
terchua: Apr. 18 at 10:29 AM
@snakewalk imho, $SPX has to clear first 875 and 900 resistance levels.
Ticker: SPX
Trophykw: Apr. 18 at 10:29 AM
I am a Senior underwriter with countrywide ,sone to be (april 27 )$BAC and there refi business is booming
Ticker: BAC
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:29 AM
A group I want to chat a bit about are the commods. After weeks of battle they are finally breaking. We have to observe and respect
snakewalk: Apr. 18 at 10:28 AM
@tickerville in the next few months do you think $SPX will reach 38.2% retrac. from Oct 11, 2007 high or 1055.75 pts before making new low?
Ticker: SPX
ericjackson: Apr. 18 at 10:28 AM
$$ Good descriptor RT @Reuters_Biz: Volcker sees recovery as “long slog”http://r.reuters.com/ryc34c
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:27 AM
@tickerville nice $QQQQ chart there – expect a pullback and take a long position for the long term.
Ticker: QQQQ
NJHounds: Apr. 18 at 10:27 AM
@tickerville $QQQQ but if this is leading the bear rally, won’t it also be the tell for correction?
Ticker: QQQQ
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:26 AM
The world is talking inflation, global slow down, depression and blah, while tech is breaking out of the strongest pattern known.
terchua: Apr. 18 at 10:26 AM
am using a US broker, but am not based in the US. or is pre-opening for retailers only after 8 or 830am?
terchua: Apr. 18 at 10:25 AM
can someone tell me – what time does your broker allow u to trade in pre-opening hrs? i saw $C at $4.6 around 7.30am but cldn’t sell…
Ticker: C
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:25 AM
$QQQQ demands our respect. We must change our longer term idea from shorting to buying. http://twitpic.com/3isx1
Ticker: QQQQ
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:25 AM
I see many people licking their lips wanting to short again. Day trading that is fine, but we must respect what is happening on the chart
carzz: Apr. 18 at 10:24 AM
@tickerville Thanks, I just thought a break south of the mother trend would activate an entry
prakasht: Apr. 18 at 10:23 AM
Updating 4/4 post on $IYR. I would be significantly reducing long side position Monday.
Ticker: IYR
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:23 AM
We’ll go over ideas for the coming week in a bit. First a few more big picture thoughts
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:23 AM
@tickerville if S&P pulls back to 2002 lows then long $SDS is good
Ticker: SDS
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:23 AM
So we must be eying prudent risk reward regardless of what the big picture says. If we take trades and get stopped out, so be it.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:22 AM
Now, we MUST remember that the trend is our friend and right now the intermediate term trend is up. Trends can last longer than we expect
chartaholic: Apr. 18 at 10:22 AM
$$ Not All Economists Agree By Peter Schiff: http://tinyurl.com/c64n5r
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:22 AM
This is why I am so inclined to keep an eye on the 2002 lows line noted in the S&P chart. If a pullback gets nasty this point makes sense
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:21 AM
@carzz I would not as the tape remains bullish, but needs to digest. Best case would be a pull back that goes deeper than we expect
jdkatz0212: Apr. 18 at 10:21 AM
$THLD $TELK at cancer conf now. Movers or losers?
faustroll: Apr. 18 at 10:21 AM
@tickerville @upsidetrader request for $SPG chart seconded. What a fascinating run up this has been
Ticker: SPG
jasonehren: Apr. 18 at 10:20 AM
@tickerville if you get chance can you check out $STLD, thanks
Ticker: STLD
carzz: Apr. 18 at 10:19 AM
@tickerville in that case…what would make buy $SDS or $QID?
Ticker: QID SDS
Trophykw: Apr. 18 at 10:19 AM
$BAC will evectually fly , they have countrywide which holds the most mortage paper in the country ,they are just restructering right now
Ticker: BAC
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:19 AM
I will wait and watch and see how it shakes out. I will be looking for constructive pullbacks for entry.
dakapbj: Apr. 18 at 10:19 AM
@tickerville – g’morning! if u have time, i would enjoy your take on $RIMM
Ticker: RIMM
NJHounds: Apr. 18 at 10:18 AM
@tickerville comments on possible linkage between finny’s (lending) and CRE (need loans)?
chartaholic: Apr. 18 at 10:18 AM
$$ Economy Booming Again? Seriously???…I don’t think so:http://tinyurl.com/cqyvdq
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:18 AM
For weeks you have heard me ride the trend. I am not a fighter of the tape, but now I am retreating to the sidelines for a bit.
OrangeBPG: Apr. 18 at 10:18 AM
RT @cfnews13: Playboy names U. Miami the nation’s No. 1 party school. UF ranks 4th, Rollins ranks 17th. http://tinyurl.com/d3qmcy $PLA
Ticker: PLA
robpas: Apr. 18 at 10:18 AM
Full Smith Barney Advisors Story $C $MS http://bit.ly/h8yUo
Ticker: C MS
drkathe: Apr. 18 at 10:17 AM
@tickerville How about the hypothesis that $GS and others are trading just to keep the stock market “high”? Your beliefs?
Ticker: GS
NJHounds: Apr. 18 at 10:17 AM
Home from San Antonio for day but off to Vegas tomorrow for NAB. Will only be swing trading for week. $LINTA & $HOV running
Ticker: HOV LINTA
robpas: Apr. 18 at 10:17 AM
$C $MS Smith Barney Losing Advisors, Client Assets -global wealth mgt div shed$40B in client assets dropping 2,582 fin advisors & bankers
Ticker: C MS
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:17 AM
and finally the Dow is bumping up against its mother trend. Will it break the first time or need a breather? http://twitpic.com/3ise2
Persephoene: Apr. 18 at 10:16 AM
@tickerville If there’s time, could you take a look at $FLS and $PX?
Ticker: FLS PX
PlymouthHotShot: Apr. 18 at 10:16 AM
So $C is not the golden boy anymore. What now? I’m still in for the long. Will$BAC give a boost or bust?
Ticker: BAC C
chartaholic: Apr. 18 at 10:16 AM
$$ The Trend May Not Be Your Friend by John Mauldin:http://tinyurl.com/dfewbo
OrangeBPG: Apr. 18 at 10:15 AM
@justy84wvu If u had a prob with your Chev dlr, other $GM dlrs may help you. Orange has been around since 1929 for good reason. Thx!
Ticker: GM
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:14 AM
The leaders, $XLF have been outstanding. Now they’re coming into significant overhead resistance. http://twitpic.com/3is8w
Ticker: XLF
faustroll: Apr. 18 at 10:14 AM
@tickerville can we take a look at the ol $XLF again? thanks
Ticker: XLF
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:13 AM
There are 2 more warning signs I am seeing. One in the heart and soul of the tape that has kept us long until recently.
Trophykw: Apr. 18 at 10:13 AM
@trinhthutruong I think it means they are trying to force $C price down ,heard possible BK rumor
Ticker: C
gracie28: Apr. 18 at 10:12 AM
I added a bit more to $BDCO position Friday, if it can move up through 1.00 will add large shares.
Ticker: BDCO
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:12 AM
Safe to say we have nailed the semis and been there before most. Now they’re coming into key resistance area. http://twitpic.com/3is3n
trinhthutruong: Apr. 18 at 10:10 AM
I hear all these comments on google and yahoo regarding “short squeeze” coming soon for $C. Does anyone know what this mean????
Ticker: C
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:10 AM
Now, that is the spy, but let’s take a look at a few other danger signs that say we should be on guard.
carzz: Apr. 18 at 10:10 AM
@tickerville $USO if you can, Thanks
Ticker: USO
Trophykw: Apr. 18 at 10:09 AM
Who thinks $FAZ will turn Monday ,I just got a bunch last night
Ticker: FAZ
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:09 AM
Don’t be confused by Friday’s volume ala Options induced. Had it not been expiration, volume would have been quite low.
traderflorida: Apr. 18 at 10:09 AM
@tickerville $WFC sir thx
Ticker: WFC
Cedarislandband: Apr. 18 at 10:09 AM
With earnings coming out Wednesday, any comments on $WFC?
Ticker: WFC
garion00: Apr. 18 at 10:09 AM
RT: @dhwelker The best thing about StockTwits is that spin won’t fit in 140 characters.
taddpole: Apr. 18 at 10:08 AM
@tickerville interested in more on $BA from last week if you get to it
Ticker: BA
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:08 AM
Lots going on here. Take a moment to really study it. You can see we’re in a clear resistance point. http://twitpic.com/3irvq
SeattleToyota: Apr. 18 at 10:08 AM
RT @rdempsey90: Top 5: Reasons Not to save the US auto industry auto bailout GM http://bit.ly/EinST $GM $F $TM $HMC
Ticker: F GM HMC TM
robpas: Apr. 18 at 10:06 AM
$$ “Bank Regulators Clash Over Endgame” Geithner didn’t plan ahead with the stress test information http://bit.ly/12PhHg
Shortsqueezed: Apr. 18 at 10:06 AM
@HamzeiAnalytics Am I reading your chart wrong, or was it calling $DD a sale at 22-23 as well? Looks a bit overbought to me, still trending
Ticker: DD
SeattleToyota: Apr. 18 at 10:06 AM
RT @westseattleblog: Journalism Ethics in a New Media Age. all invited, 4/29 at UW – http://www.spjwash.org/?p=382
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:05 AM
Let me mark up the S&P and show you why. Many lines on this pup worth noting.
bschh: Apr. 18 at 10:05 AM
@tickerville http://tinyurl.com/ct5sr8 $PG
Ticker: PG
SeattleToyota: Apr. 18 at 10:05 AM
RT @BellevueNews: Tix to Social Networking for Biz Conference have starting selling well. Get em while you can. http://ping.fm/TngLy $MSFT
Ticker: MSFT
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:04 AM
Now, does that mean I am fighting the tape here? No sir, but I have effectively gone to cash, booked solid gains and am sidelined
Nostreetrader: Apr. 18 at 10:03 AM
@tickerville “I feel the earth move under my feet”?
ssbohio: Apr. 18 at 10:03 AM
@tickerville There was a surprise move on $DRYS that I didn’t see coming in the charts. Any chance you could lend some insight?
Ticker: DRYS
Strategy_SMS: Apr. 18 at 10:03 AM
Stock of the day: Bunge Limited ($BG) engages in the agriculture and food business worldwide. P/E 7,5 BUY http://www.strategyinvestor.com
Ticker: BG
lo2hi: Apr. 18 at 10:03 AM
Long $FAZ by Wed. Apr. 22
Ticker: FAZ
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:03 AM
Don’t lie, you know you love it! http://tinyurl.com/33jq92
SeattleToyota: Apr. 18 at 10:03 AM
RT @KZRanch: RT @carworld: $GM Mulling Dropping Pontiac-GMC; Trying to Speed 1700 Dealer Closings http://tinyurl.com/ccz73p
Ticker: GM
rvinzant: Apr. 18 at 10:03 AM
@tickerville $UNG
Ticker: UNG
SeattleToyota: Apr. 18 at 10:03 AM
RT @StockTwits: Brunch with @tickerville starts now!

tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:02 AM
Indexes extended their gains this week but a song comes to mind when I review charts. Any guesses?
SeattleToyota: Apr. 18 at 10:02 AM
RT @westseattleblog: @SeattleToyota PDF: http://tinyurl.com/cyurrc $RCL
Ticker: RCL
tradecruz: Apr. 18 at 10:02 AM
@tickerville $INTC, $AMZN, $SDS
Ticker: AMZN INTC SDS
Jpjunior: Apr. 18 at 10:02 AM
@tickerville gd morning. interested on your take on $FLY
Ticker: FLY
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:01 AM
@BullishBeauty I’ll hit it Girl!
DocDiggity: Apr. 18 at 10:01 AM
@tickerville $ZLC
Ticker: ZLC
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:01 AM
@bschh I’ll touch on it sir, no problem.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:01 AM
@upsidetrader Morning sir! Pumped about your new blog.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:01 AM
Any charts you want marked up or discussed, get ‘em in the cue now. $$

tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:01 AM
Any charts you want marked up or discussed, get ‘em in the cue now.
tickerville: Apr. 18 at 10:00 AM
Alright all! A few housekeeping odds and ends. When Twitter boots me, I’ll post under @Tickerville2.
BullishBeauty: Apr. 18 at 9:59 AM
Quint, I am curious to get your take on how much more of a run you think $AAPLhas left
Ticker: AAPL
bschh: Apr. 18 at 9:59 AM
@tickerville $PG, based in Cincinnati. I see good things from it.
Ticker: PG
StockTwits: Apr. 18 at 9:58 AM
Brunch with @tickerville starts now!

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