Can Earnings Be Predicted?

Today, I'm going analyze three stocks that are releasing their earnings after the close today. I'm going to see if I can determine where the stock is headed after earnings.

I'll be using the Trade Triangle technology to help me analyze the direction of the market in a very methodical way, all before the companies report their earnings.

Here is what the experts are estimating for earnings for each of the three companies. Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) estimated to earn .08 cents a share. The Fresh Market Inc. (NASDAQ:TFM) estimated to earn .22 cents a share and The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) estimated to earn .63 cents a share. The earnings are a consensus view of many analysts that track these stocks. Continue reading "Can Earnings Be Predicted?"

Two Stocks That Deserve Your Attention Today

When I was combing through the recent Trade Triangles scan this morning, two stocks jumped out at me. These two stocks have been in disfavor with investors and were generally cast aside by the general public.

The first stock I will be looking at today is Yelp, Inc. (NYSE:YELP). This stock traded over the $100 level back in the first quarter of 2014. Since that time the stock has generally eroded and recently traded down to the $20 area. This morning, Yelp triggered a buy signal with a green monthly Trade Triangle at $27.70. This signal represents the first monthly signal since 10/13/2014 when a red monthly Trade Triangle was triggered at $64.70. I have an upside target for Yelp of $40, which represents a 61.8% Fibonacci retracement. Continue reading "Two Stocks That Deserve Your Attention Today"

Did Yesterday's Rally Cause A Reversal In The Market?

While the rally yesterday was dramatic and to the upside, I don't believe that it was enough to reverse the decline set by the previous weeks drop. Yesterday, The Trade Triangle's indicated that a move to the sidelines was in order and a neutral stance should be adopted. I feel that is the optimum position to have at the moment.

Many of the indices are now back to an area that should provide some resistance to yesterday's rally. One of the things I will be watching closely this week is how the markets close on Friday. Especially with next being be a short and abbreviated trading week because of Thanksgiving.

Overall, 2015 was not a good year for hedge funds. I made that statement before, but several major hedge funds have dramatically reduced their exposure to stocks, I think this is a smart move as I still feel as though this market is undecided as to which direction it wants to go. Continue reading "Did Yesterday's Rally Cause A Reversal In The Market?"

Paris - A Seminal Moment In History

Make no mistake about it, the horrific terrorist acts that took place in France on Friday were indeed an act of war against the West. French President Francois Hollande should be congratulated for calling the attacks for what they were and not hiding behind some politically correct verbiage. Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of France and indeed to Europe.

My concern is, what is going to happen to the markets and how the events in Europe are going to translate across the Atlantic to our equity markets. The world continues to change but one thing is for sure, we're all linked financially for better or worse.

Let's take a look at the major indices individually and and see what's happening this afternoon. Continue reading "Paris - A Seminal Moment In History"

What Do All Super Traders Have In Common?

Often what is missing from an unsuccessful trader's strategy has nothing to do with what trading software they are using or which technical indicators they follow, but more about their psychology as a trader.

What differentiates these "super traders" from the rest of us? Well, read the questions below and if you answer 'no' to any of them, then you may be lacking important characteristics that are holding you back from trading success.

-  Have you learned to develop patience with your trading?
-  Do you know how to come out of a loss as a better trader?
-  Are you able to avoid trading panic?
-  Do you love trading?

Watch today as Jack Schwager, best-selling author of Market Wizards, presents a powerful guide to get you on the road to profitability.

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Enjoy,
The INO TV Team