Should you trade high-profile IPOs?

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Wednesday, July 20th 2011 Watch an interview with Mike Bellafiore and the MoneyShow.com from the past Traders Expo in Dallas. Mike discusses that such IPOs typically present good set-ups only for short-term momentum traders. All others, use caution. View the video here

SMB Morning Rundown for July 20, 2011

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Yesterday we had a large gap up and a strong rally in the afternoon. Good earnings continue to roll out, which gives market players a reason to take us higher. Market is holding above 133.25 today and we could see another uptrend day. Most of the attention will be on VMW, CMG,  AAPL ,and an easier one FTNT. The best … Read More

Passionate Traders Please Apply

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Tuesday, July 19th 2011 Watch an interview with Mike Bellafiore and the MoneyShow.com from the past Traders Expo in Dallas. Mike Bellafiore discusses some of the key traits that he looks for when hiring proprietary traders and tells why passion and a thirst for knowledge sits atop the list. View the video here

The wrong stop (IBM)

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IBM drove on the open after gapping up.  At 52 week highs if you did not pay right on the open you were left to watch a 2 point upmove.  I am sure many passed on the first ticks opening drive play.  Flagging at 180.50 offered our easiest trade which I am sure many did not miss.  At 52 week … Read More

SMB Morning Rundown for July 19, 2011

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Market broke below SPY 130.70 ystdy but rallied in afternoon. big companies now reporting earnings and having positive reactions. if we get above 131.50 today and hold i am very focused on being long with next major resistance at 132.75. The best AM idea is MOS with 68 as the inflection point.

Trading Thought of the Day – July 19, 2011

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Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not, nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated failures. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. – Calvin Coolidge