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Look at http://www.tradetrek.com. They have a pretty good system for finding stocks like the ones you described.

I worked for PowerQuest in 1997-98 and programmed the interface for PartitionMagic 4.x, so I know a little about partitioning. (A plug here for PartitionMagic 6.x, it just got PC Mags Editor Choice in the latest issue). My favorite configuration is as follows: C: Windows 2000 2-3 Gig (used...

No problem here.

I've been using traderbot.com for several weeks and like it, especially for the custom searches. I've also been looking at tradetrek.com. It's very intriguing but I haven't actually used it to trade yet. I might try the Day Trading Center next week. This one is worth looking at.

El Cazador, The BEST_ECN only shows the best bid and offer from ECNs, and that's all (no money makers or exchanges like NYSE). PRN is a NYSE issue, and not widely traded on ECNs, so you won't see good prices there due to lack of liquidity. PRN also has relatively low volume in general so yet...

stevene9, When you add symbols to your watch list, type in BEST_ECN as the exchange.

brokershopping, Make sure you use the configurable hot keys with IB, it has helped me on the execution speed. The IB interface did take some getting used to, but now that I'm comfortable with the keys I selected, I like it because it's so fast. I asked IB support yesterday about stop...

You might possibly need a 3Com network card (or at least one that supports PPP, like 3c507b). I had the same problem and fixed it with a 3Com card. Look at IB's help FAQ and they have information about it. I just changed from Datek to IB, and yesterday was the first time I actually traded...

I have found INTC to be closer to QQQ than CSCO. Compare the two from this last week and you'll see what I mean. Regarding a strategy for QQQ, I like to watch the Nasdaq TICK and TRIN, then go long or short appropriately, and stay in the position for several hours. They are pretty good at...