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  • Equity markets were on the defensive from the get go in the US, as the Cisco effect took hold yesterday after the tech giant released disappointing earnings.  The tech giant...

    Daily Market Review 11/11/10

    Equity markets were on the defensive from the get go in the US, as the Cisco effect took hold yesterday after the tech giant released disappointing earnings.  The tech giant...

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  • The US equity markets were mixed today, as the Nasdaq and Russel moved higher, but the Dow moved lower.  The S&P 500 Index edged up 2 points to close the...

    Binary Options Daily Market Review 10/22/10

    The US equity markets were mixed today, as the Nasdaq and Russel moved higher, but the Dow moved lower.  The S&P 500 Index edged up 2 points to close the...

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  • The equity markets were pulled and pushed between positive and negative territory as positive news in the US in the form of the ISM Manufacturing numbers and construction spending where...

    Daily Market Review 06/01/10

    The equity markets were pulled and pushed between positive and negative territory as positive news in the US in the form of the ISM Manufacturing numbers and construction spending where...

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  • With many European markets closed today for Easter Monday, the US equity markets took the center stage on the first day back after the US Employment report.  The S&P 500...

    Daily Market Review 04/05/10

    With many European markets closed today for Easter Monday, the US equity markets took the center stage on the first day back after the US Employment report.  The S&P 500...

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  • The markets continued to grind higher, with the S&P 500 Index creeping out a slight gain climbing 5 points to 1145.  Again the Nasdaq market was the big winner on...

    Daily Market Review 03/10/10

    The markets continued to grind higher, with the S&P 500 Index creeping out a slight gain climbing 5 points to 1145.  Again the Nasdaq market was the big winner on...

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  • The week was capped off with a solid gain in the equity markets with the US charging ahead after a better than expected employment number.  The S&P 500 surged 15...

    Daily Market Review 03/05/10

    The week was capped off with a solid gain in the equity markets with the US charging ahead after a better than expected employment number.  The S&P 500 surged 15...

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  • The gloom is lifting a bit from the Japanese economy, as sharp growth from China and other Asian neighbors is lifting exports and spurring more capital spending by the nation’s...

    Daily Market Review 02/16/10

    The gloom is lifting a bit from the Japanese economy, as sharp growth from China and other Asian neighbors is lifting exports and spurring more capital spending by the nation’s...

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  • The markets where on the defensive from the beginning of the trading session based on the news that the PBOC (China’s central bank) raised reserve requirements further signaling that a...

    Daily Market Review 02/12/10

    The markets where on the defensive from the beginning of the trading session based on the news that the PBOC (China’s central bank) raised reserve requirements further signaling that a...

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  • The equity markets consolidated today as a large snow storm hit the north eastern seaboard of the United States keeping many market participants on the sidelines for the trading session. ...

    Daily Market Review 02/10/10

    The equity markets consolidated today as a large snow storm hit the north eastern seaboard of the United States keeping many market participants on the sidelines for the trading session. ...

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  • Riskier asset rebounded today as market participants celebrated the potential assistance by the EU to the European countries that are having fiscal issues.  Yields on Greek and Portuguese debt narrowed...

    Daily Market Review 02/09/10

    Riskier asset rebounded today as market participants celebrated the potential assistance by the EU to the European countries that are having fiscal issues.  Yields on Greek and Portuguese debt narrowed...

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  • The markets were on the defensive today, and the equity markets where not able to hold on to the late day short covering rally from Friday afternoon.  The S&P 500...

    Daily Market Review 02/08/10

    The markets were on the defensive today, and the equity markets where not able to hold on to the late day short covering rally from Friday afternoon.  The S&P 500...

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  • The equity markets finished a very volatile day on an up note after the market gyrated violently for most of the trading session.  At approximately 2pm EST, the US equity...

    Daily Market Review 02/05/10

    The equity markets finished a very volatile day on an up note after the market gyrated violently for most of the trading session.  At approximately 2pm EST, the US equity...

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  • Sovereign debt was the term that struck a bell for investors today as European country debt worries spilled over into all asset classes.  The equity indexes were hammered with the...

    Daily Market Review 02/04/10

    Sovereign debt was the term that struck a bell for investors today as European country debt worries spilled over into all asset classes.  The equity indexes were hammered with the...

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  • The markets consolidated today after two days of strong activity to the upside.  Gasoline continued to climb, while the dollar softened and the equity indexes treaded water.  The S&P 500...

    Daily Market Review 02/03/10

    The markets consolidated today after two days of strong activity to the upside.  Gasoline continued to climb, while the dollar softened and the equity indexes treaded water.  The S&P 500...

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  • The Petroleum markets lead the charge today rebounding from support levels after OPEC Secretary General stated that the cartel is unlikely to change oil-production quotas at its meeting next month...

    Daily Market Review 02/02/10

    The Petroleum markets lead the charge today rebounding from support levels after OPEC Secretary General stated that the cartel is unlikely to change oil-production quotas at its meeting next month...

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  • The equity and commodity markets rebounded today and the dollar gave back some of its recent gains.  The US equity markets began the week on a positive note, as strong...

    Daily Market Review 02/01/10

    The equity and commodity markets rebounded today and the dollar gave back some of its recent gains.  The US equity markets began the week on a positive note, as strong...

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  • Strong economic news could not save the US equity markets today as the dollar index continued to rally, and commodities continued to fall.  The dollar index made a new 6...

    Daily Market Review 01/29/10

    Strong economic news could not save the US equity markets today as the dollar index continued to rally, and commodities continued to fall.  The dollar index made a new 6...

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  • Implied volatility soared mid-day today, as the equity markets swooned and the dollar rallied.  The US dollar index made a new high for the year and is poised to continue...

    Daily Market Review 01/28/10

    Implied volatility soared mid-day today, as the equity markets swooned and the dollar rallied.  The US dollar index made a new high for the year and is poised to continue...

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  • Riskier assets including the US equity markets reversed course after spending the majority of the day in negative territory.  After the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) announced that interest rates...

    Daily Market Review 01/27/10

    Riskier assets including the US equity markets reversed course after spending the majority of the day in negative territory.  After the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) announced that interest rates...

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  • Riskier assets bounced today as investor’s fears about Greece debt, Beranke reappointment and China rate increases ebbed.  The S&P 500 index increased in value by 5 points to 1097.  Crude...

    Daily Market Review 01/25/10

    Riskier assets bounced today as investor’s fears about Greece debt, Beranke reappointment and China rate increases ebbed.  The S&P 500 index increased in value by 5 points to 1097.  Crude...

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  • The equity markets and commodity markets continued to sell off this week as the dollar was the beneficial of flight to quality.  Continued concern over potential rate hikes in China,...

    Daily Market Review 01/22/10

    The equity markets and commodity markets continued to sell off this week as the dollar was the beneficial of flight to quality.  Continued concern over potential rate hikes in China,...

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  • The equity markets took it on the chin today as the markets where lead down by financial institutions.  Numerous factors lead to today’s selloff.  A combination of weaker than expected...

    Daily Market Review 01/21/10

    The equity markets took it on the chin today as the markets where lead down by financial institutions.  Numerous factors lead to today’s selloff.  A combination of weaker than expected...

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  • At the end of the trading session today, the US equity markets bounced back from the lows created during the course of the session.  The S&P 500 closed down 12...

    Daily Market Review 01/20/10

    At the end of the trading session today, the US equity markets bounced back from the lows created during the course of the session.  The S&P 500 closed down 12...

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  • The US equity markets were off to the races today retracing all of the loses suffered on Friday.  Investors were increasing exposure to the technology sector ahead of earnings from...

    Daily Market Review 19/01/10

    The US equity markets were off to the races today retracing all of the loses suffered on Friday.  Investors were increasing exposure to the technology sector ahead of earnings from...

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  • The riskier assets started off defensively this morning fueled by comments from JP Morgan in a statement released during their earnings release.  Although the banking giant released better than expected...

    Daily Market Review 15/01/10

    The riskier assets started off defensively this morning fueled by comments from JP Morgan in a statement released during their earnings release.  Although the banking giant released better than expected...

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