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Your thoughts on FaceBook buying WhatsApp?

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The big news today, at least in the internet/financial world, is FaceBook’s purchase of WhatsApp, an instant messaging service. WhatsApp has 55 employees, 450 million users and was started a little over 4 years ago. It also makes very little money. The price tag for WhatsApp is rumored to be $19 billion dollars, $4 billion in cash and the balance in FaceBook stock.

In essence, FaceBook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) is buying 450 million eyeballs to make a major move into the mobile space. Do you think it was a mistake to buy WhatsApp and what effect do you think this acquisition will have on the stock of FaceBook?

Do you think FaceBook's stock will go up or down from here?

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Currency Chart of The Week - Japanese Yen

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Each Week Longleaftrading.com will be providing us a chart of the week as analyzed by a member of their team. We hope that you enjoy and learn from this new feature.

In the March 2014 Japanese Yen (CME:6J.H14.E), a recovery from the recent two day sell off has been underway this morning. Uncertainty on the state of the US economy has provided support for the Yen. In the event of the stock market undergoing a profit-taking correction after 11 straight sessions in the green, we would expect a short term boost in the Yen.

The March Japanese Yen has recently corrected after posting a recent swing high of 9.927 on February 4, 2014. Since correcting, the 20 Day Moving Average has acted as support on multiple occasions, and we anticipate it will continue to do so in the near term.

Using the 20 day moving average as a support level, I expect another leg up in the Japanese Yen if we break the high in yesterday’s session of 9.829 today. Along with a strong relative strength index reading, the near-term upside target for this move would be the swing high of 9.927. In this instance, it would be fitting to roll stop orders behind the position, as the 200 day moving average sits just below the swing high and may act as resistance. Continue reading "Currency Chart of The Week - Japanese Yen" →

Indicators Show Market at a Near-Term Decision Point

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Last week, the bellwether SP 500 continued its rebound from a successful test of underlying support at 1,730 at the beginning of the month. The U.S. broad market index finished Friday's session at 1,839, 2.3% higher for the week and just off the all-time high at 1,851.

Year to date, however, the SP 500, along with the blue-chip Dow 30 and small-cap Russell 2000, are in negative territory. The tech-laden Nasdaq is the only major U.S. index in positive territory in 2014, up 1.6%, and it must continue to lead on the upside for the broad market advance to continue. Continue reading "Indicators Show Market at a Near-Term Decision Point" →

14 Cannabis Stocks To Watch In 2014

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By Alan Brochstein, The 420 Investor

The green rush is here.

More than 20 states have approved marijuana use for medicinal purposes and Colorado and Washington are opening up the plant for recreational use. Marijuana companies rose more than 50 percent in 2013 and opened 2014 with a bang, rising almost 150 percent in just three weeks.

This list gives an overview of publicly traded marijuana stocks worth over 50 million, including hydroponic companies, vaporizer producers and research houses for medicinal purposes.

Medbox - Medbox (OTC: MDBX) rose from $23 to $93 in a matter of five trading sessions, with the peak on January 8. This is a great example of uninformed investors pouring their money into a hot name. The company makes automated dispensing solutions for medications, including marijuana. Medbox has the largest market capitalization of cannabis focused stocks, close to 1.2 billion. It also does not file with the SEC. Continue reading "14 Cannabis Stocks To Watch In 2014" →

Chart of The Week - Natural Gas

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Each Week Longleaftrading.com will be providing us a chart of the week as analyzed by a member of their team. We hope that you enjoy and learn from this new feature.

This week's focus turns to the March Natural Gas futures, where strong price action stemming from bullish fundamental data gives way to a possible buying continuation. Total Natural Gas storage stands at 1.686 bcf, or 27% below the 5-year average. This draw in supply has been aided by recent extreme cold temperatures across the United States.

After posting a recent swing low of 4.563 last week on Monday, February 10, 2014, the market has experienced a sharp climb in prices. Last week, we also saw the 20 day moving average act as support for the bullish market on multiple occasions, making this indicator a key support level in a swing trade opportunity.

As we start this week, we have seen yet another push up to the 5.400 level, indicating the Natural Gas market still holds a bullish sentiment. Continue reading "Chart of The Week - Natural Gas" →