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just for the record, when was the last time the S&P dropped 50 points?? Or the Nasdaq 90?

could depend on what is said here.. Ben Bernanke Speaks! Wednesday - Feb 28, 2007 10:00 AM ET : Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to testify about U.S. fiscal challenges to the House Budget Committee, in Washington . Ben Bernanke Speaks! Friday - Mar 2, 2007 11:00...

wow NYSE down volume is now 93%!! I don't think I've ever seen the down % that high before. This bear may have legs for another couple days.

No Advantages of Futures: Less commissions Less taxes Easier to enter a short position Extended trading hours Greater leverage Less capital required

there's lots of buyers out there any weakness we find won't last for long

a small 'dirty bomb' explosion would probably lend to speculation of additional events with little chance of stopping them, imho

Can anyone recommend a good broker to trader crude oil options with? Also interested in options on gold... thanks

If prices are higher Monday morning, then a quick short would be the safest play. Emphasize the word short..

Don't 'Master traders' usually buy more than a mere 1000 shares?:D

High TICK count today 1235, the low was only 625. VIX closed at low for the day. Sentiment is Bullish.

TICK got down to -1000 today, that doesn't happen too often Yet Tech showed some strength. tough environment, imho, best wait for better conditions after the Feds...

the TICK hit 1300 on Friday, that's bullish for the next day or 2 imho If we don't sell of these higher prices soon on Monday, look for more buying.

If your a day trading make 10-12 trades daily, you can do quite well batting 60%

I recently read that the stock HES (Hess Corporation) mirrors the price movements of oil closer than any other stock.. Does anyone here have trading experience with this to confirm? Any ideas what the correlation factor might be?

Actually the 'bad chair' excuse points out a very good point. you obviously have emotional or mental issues that are holding you back. you need a mentor or coach to help you focus on your mind on the trading rules and stick to them. master the mental part and the success will come.

crude is more volatile, which is what most day traders like. crude often moves 1-3% a day while the S&P usually doesn't

i would think that Wed brings the real possibility of more volatility as funds set their holdings to start a new calendar year and a new financial quarter.

I've always liked the CCI. A good sharp zero line cross on the CCI (14) indicator on a 5min chart should be a good signal on most days. The CCI should get you into the trade a few minutes ahead of some other slower indicators. Keep in mind that for day trading, the CCI zero line cross...

Wall Street just annouced that they will open for trading starting at 4am tommorow moring to accomodate the rush of 'bargin hunters' just like day after Thanksgiving sales

I trade ER2 futures and IWM options as my primary trading equity. For several months, i charted the Dow, Nasdaq, S&P and IWM side by side. I choose the IWM over the others because it seemed to trend well and had good volitility.