Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

Hello traders everywhere! Adam Hewison here, co-founder of MarketClub with your mid-day market update for Friday, the 2nd of November.

This past week has been one of the most extraordinary weeks that I can remember. The markets were closed for two days and we had a historic storm cause significant destruction in New Jersey, New York, and much of the east coast. Today, BLS released the unemployment numbers showing that unemployment stands at 7.9%, which begs the question is the glass half full or half empty? You could argue both ways... Is employment improving? Or has it not improved in 4 years?

This is the last weekend that both Pres. Obama and Gov. Romney have to convince an already exhausted population to buy into their vision of the future for America. I think we are all exhausted by both candidates and the endless bickering, which is not helping the economy or the jobs picture.

Personally, I think campaigning for office should be no longer than 3 to 6 months and not several years. These two gentlemen have spent a billion dollars each on their campaigns, what a waste of money and resources. Continue reading "Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty?"

Daily Video Update: "Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit."

Hello traders everywhere! Adam Hewison here, co-founder of MarketClub with your mid-day market update for Thursday, the 1st of November.

"Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit" is a common British superstition which states that a person should say the words "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit" out loud upon waking on the first day of the month. According to legend and lore, this will ensure good luck for the duration of that month.

One trader I knew on the floor of the CME carried a rabbit's foot in his pocket everyday! He claimed it gave him good luck with his trading. Judging from his success, I would have to say it worked!!

So don't forget, on the first of December to say "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit" when you wake up. It can't hurt.

The stock markets are gradually getting back to normal and into the swing of things again. Certainly today's 1% rally in the major indices is a good indication that more and more traders are once again back at their desks and focusing on the markets. Continue reading "Daily Video Update: "Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit.""

Daily Update: Did Sandy create a plus or a minus for the U.S. Economy?

Due to technical issues associated with Hurricane Sandy we do not have a video today.

Hello traders everywhere! Adam Hewison here, co-founder of MarketClub with your mid-day market update for Wednesday, the 31st of October.

Well there is no question about it, the last few days have been devastating for millions of residents in the Northeast.

Sandy certainly lived up to her billing as the "Storm of the Century" as she left a path of epic destruction in the wake. Luckily our corporate headquarters, which are based in the mid-Atlantic region on the Chesapeake Bay, missed the wrath of this very serious storm. Continue reading "Daily Update: Did Sandy create a plus or a minus for the U.S. Economy?"

Daily Video Update: 12,25,100 and 750, all are meaningful numbers today

Hello traders everywhere! Adam Hewison here, co-founder of MarketClub with your mid-day market update for Thursday, the 25th of October.

Apple disappoints and Amazon posts a loss.

As we stated in yesterday's video we were on the sidelines on both Apple and Amazon before their earning announcements. This sideline position was based on our weekly intermediate trend Trade Triangle. Once again this conservative strategy proved to be a winning approach for both of these stocks which have performed so well for our members.

So what do 12, 25, 100 and 750 have in common? The one thing they have in common is, they are all important numbers now and the next several days. Here's why they are important.

Let's begin with 12… Continue reading "Daily Video Update: 12,25,100 and 750, all are meaningful numbers today"

Daily Video Update: After the bell Amazon and Apple report earnings … Buy or Sell?

Hello traders everywhere! Adam Hewison here, co-founder of MarketClub with your mid-day market update for Thursday, the 25th of October.

After the closing bell tonight we have the number one tech company, Apple, reporting their earnings, as well as the number one online consumer company, Amazon, reporting their earnings.

Doubtless the earnings of these two giants will have an effect on tomorrow's market. In today's video we will be looking at both Apple and Amazon and share with you how we are positioned before the earnings are reported. I think you will find how we are positioned might be very contrary to popular opinion.

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