Archive for January, 2010

Commodity News Digest – Jan 29, 2010

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • Jan 29th, 2010 • Category: Commodity News Digest

Economy Grows at 5.7 Pct Pace, Fastest Since 2003 – AP Commodities Hit a Rough Patch – WSJ Central Banks’ Next Moves are Key – WSJ Dollar Gains on GDP, Confidence Data – MarketWatch Gold Retreats as Dollar Rallies on Back of Stronger U.S. Data – MarketWatch Oil Slips Toward $73, Eyes Weak Demand – [...]



Gain a New Perspective! Podcasts, Tweets and Webinars from Canada

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • Jan 29th, 2010 • Category: Educational, MF Global in the News

If you’re a Canadian investor or a U.S. investor interested in some perspective from north of the border, we’ve got more ways than ever for you to stay on top of the markets.  Gain a new perspective through daily podcasts, Twitter feeds, and webinars from our Lind Plus Market Strategists based in Canada.



Market Commentary by John Kurgan – Jan 29

By John Kurgan • Jan 29th, 2010 • Category: Podcasts

John Kurgan a Toronto, Ontario Commodity Broker shares his thoughts with investors on the various futres markets. John Kurgan comments on such markets as s&p, currencies, forex, bonds, gold, silver sugar etc. John Kurgan can be reached at 1-866-842-1258 or by email at jkurgan@lind-waldock.com

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Commodity News Digest – Jan 28, 2010

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • Jan 28th, 2010 • Category: Commodity News Digest

Bernanke Gets a Second Term – CNNMoney EU Vows to Keep Stimulus Measures While Unemployment Rises – AP Jobless Claims, Durable Goods Point to Weak Growth – AP Petroleum Still King, Oil Chiefs Tell Davos – MarketWatch Crude Futures Drop Amid Clouds Over Wall Street – MarketWatch George Soros Warns Gold is Now Ultimate Bubble [...]



Daily Technicals by Jeff Friedman – Jan 28

By Jeff Friedman • Jan 28th, 2010 • Category: Podcasts

Get daily financial market commentary on commodity futures markets from Lind-Waldock’s senior market strategist, Jeff Friedman. You’ll get trading ideas and strategies to consider as a trader.

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Market Commentary by John Kurgan Jan 28

By John Kurgan • Jan 28th, 2010 • Category: Podcasts

John Kurgan is a Toronto, Ontario, Canada commodity broker who shares his thoughts on the vaious futures markets. John Kurgan commetns on S&P, Currencies, bonds, Forex, gold, silver, copper orange juice, sugar etc. John Kurgan can be reached at 1-866-842-1258 or by email at jkurgan@lind-waldock.com

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Commodity News Digest – Jan 27, 2010

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • Jan 27th, 2010 • Category: Commodity News Digest

Fed Holds Rates at Record Low to Aid Recovery – AP New Home Sales Fall 7.6Pct in December – AP Oil Futures: Crude Settles Down $1.04 at $73.67/Bbl – WSJ Brazil to Lift Sugar Exports Amid Shortfall – FT Regulation Threat to CME Dominance – FT The End of the Gold Love Affair? Not for [...]



Trading the VIX

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • Jan 27th, 2010 • Category: Broker Commentary, Educational, Market Updates

by Drew Shaw and David Berglas The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) is a measure of the implied volatility of S&P 500 index options. It considers the options prices (nearest to expiry) observed in the market, and calculates the volatility implied by those various prices using the Black Sholes model. It is commonly [...]



Top Five Indicators Traders Use

By Kristina Zurla Landgraf • Jan 27th, 2010 • Category: Book Reviews, Broker Commentary, Educational, MF Global in the News, Market Updates, The Lighter Side, Trader Viewpoints

by Phil Streible There are many different types of chart patterns market technicians focus on when making trading decisions, and many ways to interpret them. That is why technical analysis is truly an art. The key is to be able to recognize these patterns, and implement a trading strategy based on what you think the [...]



Daily Technicals by Jeff Friedman – Jan 27

By Jeff Friedman • Jan 27th, 2010 • Category: Podcasts

Get daily financial market commentary on commodity futures markets from Lind-Waldock’s senior market strategist, Jeff Friedman. You’ll get trading ideas and strategies to consider as a trader.

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