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    CNBC tipoff

    They actually announced later on CNBC that they did get the report before the scheduled release time but they are forbidden from looking at the number till 10 a.m. They said that for this report, it is normal practice that they get it before hand but it is supposed to be sealed but obviously it...
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    Daytraders...Do you scale into and out of positions?

    Most of my positions that i get into i do not scale in. I do however, 95%, of the time scale out of stocks. The other 5% is when i am wrong and i either NX out right away or I market out 100%.
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    What is the best deal out there??

    Hey Gimp... There are tons of great deals out there now. The market has become very competitive as well as advancements in technology have made the costs of doing business go down as well. I work at one of the top firms in the industry and would be more than willing to speak with you if you...
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    Basket Trading

    Lots of traders use this method. You can make a lot and lose a lot. And the other days when you make several hundred gross, you get killed because of fees. This method is not new but you need a decent amount of buying power to trade baskets.
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    Spectrum Capital Partners.

    They arent on their own. They are a division of shonefeld securities.
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    Anyone know anything about ETG?

    Andover is worth considering for a new trader starting out. There are so many offices/subdivisions. System is the best as far as executions and reliability. No contract is also a plus. My policy is no contracts, i have made that mistake before and strongly stress staying away from contracts...
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    NYSE Limit orders

    What I would do with 2000 shares to sell is to piece out. I would market 500 shares first and see where the specialist fills you. If you get a good price then maybe you shouldn't get out of the rest. If a bad one then i would definitely NX out right away or hit ECN's. When trading GE or a...
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