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Here are 799 examples of what not to do in the markets.

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Here are 799 examples of what not to do in the markets.

Below is a list of 799 financial stocks that can not be shorted... at least for now.

It's been one heck of a week. I think the best way to describe it is AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!

The thing to do right now is to use common sense and stay cool. Remember, you have all year to trade. This week, while volatile, has not reversed the downward trend for the financials, it merely averted a meltdown in the financial markets.

There are a lot of opportunities to trade. Removing 799 stocks out of the short-sale basket doesn't make things all hunky-dory again, it simply puts the brakes on. There are, and there will be some more amazing opportunities to make money in Q 4 and in '09. All you have to do is stay tuned to this blog and we will share our thoughts and ideas with you.

Adam Hewison
Co-Founder, MarketClub

Here's the infamous list of 799.

AAME ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORP
AANB ABIGAIL ADAMS NATL BANCORP INC
ABBC ABINGTON BANCORP INC PA
ABCB AMERIS BANCORP
ABCW ANCHOR BANCORP WISCONSIN INC
ABK AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC
ABNJ AMERICAN BANCORP OF NJ INC
ABVA ALLIANCE BANKSHARES CORP
ACAP AMERICAN PHYSICIANS CAPITAL INC
ACBA AMERICAN COMMUNITY BNCSHRS INC
ACE ACE LTD
ACFC ATLANTIC COAST FED CORP
ACGL ARCH CAPITAL GROUP LTD NEW
ADVNA ADVANTA CORP
ADVNB ADVANTA CORP
AEG AEGON N V
AEL AMERICAN EQUITY INVT LIFE HLDG C
AET AETNA INC NEW
AF ASTORIA FINANCIAL CORP
AFFM AFFIRMATIVE INSURANCE HLDGS INC
AFG AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC NEW
AFL A F L A C INC
AGII ARGO GROUP INTL HLDGS LTD
AGO ASSURED GUARANTY LTD

To see the other 774 stocks please click this link.

Is Starbucks beginning to perk?

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It was just about a year ago when I wrote a blog titled, "Love the coffee ... hate the stock."

The analysis I posted turned out to be right on the money for that stock, and that stock was Starbucks. Well here we are, 21 months later and again looking at Starbucks, but from a different perspective. I was looking through some of our charts on MarketClub and Starbucks came to my attention as I noticed it had a break-out over a 21 month old trendline.

Now, it's too early to say that Starbucks is shooting up to the moon. I don't think that would be a likely scenario, but it does mean that we may have seen the worst for Starbucks at least in the short-term. For the past three months, Starbucks has been moving sideways unlike the stock indexes which have been going south. Sometimes it's worthwhile looking at markets that are just a little bit different in their trend of the general market.

If you have a few minutes, check out my latest video on Starbucks. In this short video, I explain exactly what I'm looking at and how I think this market will act in the near future

The video is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell Starbucks stock.

Enjoy the video and every success in trading.

Adam Hewison
President, INO.com
Co-Creator, MarketClub

Here's a potential trade you might find interesting.

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The Chinese say, "may you live in interesting times." While we are certainly living through some interesting times in the financial markets, I think most traders and investor would agree that change brings opportunity.

By now we all know and have heard the horror stories about the problems in the financial markets, the AIG bailout by the government and SEC Chairman, Christopher Cox, changing the naked short role again. It boggles the mind as to what's next?

I think it's time to look at an interesting trading and chart pattern which I'm sure has been discovered by many MarketClub members. For those of you who are not familiar with this pattern, this short video should help you understand one of the principal trading patterns of the market.

After watching the video, I'm sure you agree that with current market movement, the potential to make in profit on this trade is very high. The purpose of this video is to educate, but certainly you can trade this pattern successfully in the future.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call our offices and 1-800-538-7424. Remember, we are not brokers we are educators. Our goal is to help you achieve your maximum efficiency in the marketplace by making educated trading decision.

Thanks for watching the video,

Adam Hewison
President, INO.com
Co-Creator, MarketClub.com

Never get married to any stock because the divorce gets expensive.

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Here's a trading tip that you can use.

Never, repeat never, get married to a stock because the divorce is very expensive.

In this short video, we look at Apple, Inc. I have to admit I love Apple products. I have an iPhone, an iMac and an iPod touch, which by the way you can win one by entering the contest on our blog.

Apple stores are always packed when I go to the mall. But the stock action is terrible.The market action tells us that we're headed lower, so what's the deal? Why would you trade Apple based on stores that are full? You wouldn't, you only want to trade based on market action.

The world has changed, it is not a buy and hold market anymore. You need to be nimble, trade with a game plan and be disciplined. Those are the keys to success in the marketplace today.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the video. I hope it helps you in your own trading.

Adam Hewison
Co-Creator, MarketClub

6 Tips to Having a Productive Financial Morning Routine

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Good Morning! I hope everyone actually got some sleep lastnight, as many people I talked to were very worried about 401k's, Money Markets, and the like. If you're trading with the trend, utilizing GOOD information, and following a plan then you should be ok! If you're still having issues, please take a look at the article below by Blain Reinkensmeyer from StockTradingToGo.com. I asked him to talk about how he gets his morning routine put together for the day. Enjoy the post and trade well!

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Every trader has a morning routing when it comes to preparing for the market day. Some traders are more intense than others because they have more at stake. Regardless of the size of your portfolio, here are some tips that can help get your morning started right.

1. Wake up before the market opens: The stock market opens every day at 9:30 AM EST and by waking up before you have time to prepare for any potential market surprises or simply set a strategy up for the day. Some traders wake up three hours before the opening bell, some three minutes; it is all based on your routine you develop.

2. Give the financial news a quick check: For me I simply head over to the INO News page or Yahoo finance and read the headlines. More often than not it gives me a quick glimpse of what the market itself is up to and any stocks that have big news. If you don’t like reading, than simply flip on CNBC and watch a few minutes.

3. Check the pre-markets: This is almost a must if you are a day trader because plays can come about pretty quickly. Personally I use the NASDAQ pre market indicator for attaining pre-market quotes. Pre-market trading occurs from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST every day. For the simple trader, the whole purpose of this is to get an idea of what stocks if any are on the move early.

4. Give your portfolio a quick overview: Sign into your online stock broker account and just give your portfolio a look. This is a good opportunity to see if your positions moved the previous night alongside update any stop orders you may have.

5. Active Traders, setup your trading station before the market opens: This is really a “duh” for those that trade out of their homes, but I can honestly say I struggled at this when I used to day trade. I would try to wake up 5 minutes before the opening bell, gather news and get myself setup, and more often than not it doesn’t work. Get your computer running early so you are ready if need be.

6. Read the Paper: Papers such as the Investors Business Daily (IBD) and the Wall Street Journal are an outstanding way to get updated on what the market is up to.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

StockTradingToGo.com