Stocks and Trading Thread - Channeling your inner Mono

[Alcibiades]

As soon I sell intel (house financing) it rockets up.  Would be my luck.   

[Phillip V]

I am trying to find a bottom on Splunk (SPLK).

[Sheilbh]

But with all the major stuff going on in my life, I have really lost track of stock market and economical happenings. Which sectors would make sense to invest in?

I think RH recommended reading the FT's guide to investing which is what I'll do when I'm ready. But to be honest I doubt I'll be like these guys in terms of lots of trading.

Speaking of which what do you guys think of this:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/finance/ambroseevans-pritchard/100027346/global-watchdogs-rattled-by-lack-of-fear-in-the-markets/

[Admiral Yi]

I agree that bonds are dangerously bid up right now.

[Phillip V]

Let's see what the ECB does this Thursday and then U.S. jobs report on Friday.

[MadImmortalMan]

Today's chart looks bad, kids. Like it wants to make a head and shoulders, which technicians hate. Or love to short, if you prefer. There's a gap to fill below as well. I'm thinking maybe 5 SPY points down would satisfy them.

[MadImmortalMan]

Yeah here's what I expected to see. Patience paying off for once.

[Phillip V]

Iraq tumult gave my oil stock SDRL quite a boost; received fat dividend just two days ago (11% annual yield).

And any reason for flight to the safety of U.S. debt keeps AGNC happy.

[Phillip V]

Another stock market record today. When will it end!

[Caliga]

Another stock market record today. When will it end!

Hopefully not any time soon.  I am thinking of taking some of my recent earnings and buying a new car.

[Phillip V]

Another stock market record today. When will it end!

Hopefully not any time soon.  I am thinking of taking some of my recent earnings and buying a new car.

Which car?

[Admiral Yi]

My Canadian penny stock has come roaring back from the dead.  I could sell out now for an 11% gain (over maybe a year :thumbsdown) or hold on in the hopes of further gains.  What say ye?

[MadImmortalMan]

Sell. No such thing as a bad gain. You can always buy it again later if it gets stable.

[Baron von Schtinkenbutt]

American is going to give me ulcers.   The bankruptcy was very good for me, but the volatility of the stock right now is nerve-wracking.

BTW, in case you fellow Blackrock Kelso fans aren't aware, their next earnings report, and probably dividend announcement, is Thursday.

[Alcibiades]

What are you thinking we are going to see?