Stock Market Tips & Advice

Technical analysis and commentary on the current stock market with possible money making stock trades.

Reuters – The Tokyo Stock Exchange suffered a major glitch in cash-share trading for the first time in six years on Thursday that prevented morning trade in some 240 shares and instruments, including Sony Corp (6758.T), and provoked anger among traders.

Reuters – The captains of Wall Street have picked a presidential candidate for 2012 and it is Republican Mitt Romney, rather than Democratic President Barack Obama, campaign donation records show.

AP – U.S. stocks had a big January and they’re starting February strong, too.

stocktiger.net This Stalking Stocks commentary video shows several candidates for break out or short sales for at least short term gains by buying the break (or selling the break down) on good volume and closing at least some on the first day. Today’s additions LF, KKR, DRC, CBR, ANSS, AEZS, RRR, PQ, SBGI, WMGI, MDW

Reuters – NYSE Euronext said on Wednesday it is discussing ending its merger plans with Deutsche Boerse AG after the European Commission vetoed a proposed tie-up of the two financial exchanges.

Reuters – Financial industry observers are increasingly skeptical that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s planned proposal to require a uniform fiduciary standard for all financial advisers will become a reality this year, if ever.

AP – The stock market lost ground Tuesday but still appeared headed for its best January finish in more than a decade. An unexpected drop in consumer confidence dragged stocks down after a strong open.

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Reuters – Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 indexes up 0.5-0.6 percent.