Rick Alexander’s Stock Index futures commentary (5/18)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Rick Alexander, senior broker at Zaner Group.

INDICES: 5/18/12  Lower closes yesterday for the cash and dow jones industrial average futures along with the S&P 500, E-Mini S&P 500 and nasdaq futures once again.  All of the indices have been in long-term uptrends but now the dow and nasdaq are below critical areas giving me SELL SIGNALS but don’t look to sell in their present areas unless the S&P’s close below 130000 and or there is a decent size retracements for the other two.  CALL FOR DETAILS!  The dow has been trending lower since the beginning of May while the S&P’s and nasdaq since the beginning of April.  In summary, the indices look to be in topping modes.  For additional customizable charts and quotes visit Markethead.com for a FREE, no-obligation 30 day subscription.  SELL SIGNAL FOR THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE FUTURES ALONG WITH THE NASDAQ FUTURES.  CALL FOR DETAILS AT (312) 277-0107 OR EMAIL ralexander@zaner.com

 

Rick Alexander

(312) 277-0107

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Zaner Group

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Judy Crawford’s Stock Index futures Market Update (5/16)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Judy Crawford, senior broker at Zaner Group.

STOCK INDEX FUTURES COMMENTS

JUNE E-MINI S&P 500:  The current wave down has exceeded projections suggesting an oversold market.  It has also reached previous support around 1325.00.  This current sell-off did some technical damage on the daily chart.  It violated the 100 day ma on Monday for the first time since the current bull move started.  Not a good sign.  Long term the monthly triggered a preliminary sell this month and the weekly violated the 20 day ma.  Long term the market is still in an uptrend.  Watching closely to short.  Closed 1328.25, down 5.75.

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Judy Crawford

Call Judy Crawford toll-free at (888) 301-8120 or directly at (312) 277-0133

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Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources. Opinions are subject to change at any time and are not a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell futures contracts or options on futures contracts. The information contained in this message has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. All known news and events have already been factored into the price of the underlying commodities discussed.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. All suggested trades are based on technical signals/indicators and do not include slippage or cost. Not all trades suggested are taken. Results are based on what the signal indicates not necessarily an actual trade. Actual results may vary.

All suggested trades are based on technical signals/indicators and do not include slippage or cost. Not all trades suggested are taken. Results are based on what the signal indicates not necessarily an actual trade. Actual results may vary.

 

 

 

 

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Rick Alexander’s Stock Index futures commentary (5/16)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Rick Alexander, senior broker at Zaner Group.

INDICES: 5/16/12  HOUSING STARTS & PERMITS. CAPACITIY UTILIZATION. INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION. Lower closes yesterday for the cash and dow jones industrial average futures along with the S&P 500, E-Mini S&P 500 and nasdaq futures once again.  All of the indices have been in long-term uptrends but now are all at critical areas to hold, keeping me on the sidelines at this time.  I feel the 12500 area is critical to hold for the dow futures, 130000 for the S&P’s and and 260000 for the nasdaq.  I’m expanding the critical areas (in my opinion) to try and allow for any fakeouts.  The dow has been trending lower since the beginning of May while the S&P’s and nasdaq since the beginning of April.  In summary, the indices look toppy and are near critical areas to hold technically in my opinion.  For additional customizable charts and quotes visit Markethead.com for a FREE, no-obligation 30 day subscription.  CALL FOR DETAILS AT (312) 277-0107 OR EMAIL ralexander@zaner.com!

 

 

Rick Alexander

(312) 277-0107

ralexander@zaner.com

Zaner Group

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Rick Alexander’s Stock Index futures commentary (5/15)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Rick Alexander, senior broker at Zaner Group.

INDICES: 5/15/12  BUSINESS INVENTORIES. REAL EARNINGS. RETAIL SALES. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX. Lower closes yesterday for the cash and dow jones industrial average futures along with the S&P 500, E-Mini S&P 500 and nasdaq futures again.  All of the indices are still in long-term uptrends but now are all at critical areas to hold just missing sell signals across the board.  If you look at the dow futures chart you can see they’ve been basically range-bound between 13250 and 12625 since the beginning of February even with making contract highs on May 1st.  Therefore, the top and bottom of this range is what I consider important to watch at this time for a possible new change of direction or a continuation higher.  However, we have seen over a 500 point drop over the last couple of weeks that hasn’t, as of yet, shown signs of halting and did make its worst low and close since February 2nd.  I feel the 12500 area is critical to hold to potentially keep its uptrend in tact.  The S&P’s have been also trending lower since the beginning of April making their worst close since March 6th and close since February 6th with the 135000 area important to keep an eye on.  You can also watch 133275.  Meanwhile, the S&P’s have closed below 13500 at this time!  The nasdaq has also been falling since since April 3rd when it made a new contract high.  Usually, at least over the last decade, the nasdaq has been leading the way for the rest of the indices to follow.  The 260000 area is what I feel the nasdaq needs to hold and that been penetrated fiveout of its last six trading sessions ending up at 258500 today.  I am eliminating my buy signal for the S&P’s along with the nasdaq at this time and standing aside.  In summary, the indices look toppy and are near critical areas to hold technically in my opinion.  For additional customizable charts and quotes visit Markethead.com for a FREE, no-obligation 30 day subscription.  BUY SIGNAL FOR THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE FUTURES.  CALL FOR DETAILS AT (312) 277-0107 OR EMAIL ralexander@zaner.com!

 

Rick Alexander

(312) 277-0107

ralexander@zaner.com

Zaner Group

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Rick Alexander’s Stock Index futures commentary (5/14)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Rick Alexander, senior broker at Zaner Group.

INDICES: 5/14/12  Lower closes last session for the cash and dow jones industrial average futures along with the S&P 500, E-Mini S&P 500 and nasdaq futures.  All of the indices are still in long-term uptrends but now are at or approaching critical areas to hold.  If you look at the dow futures chart you can see they’ve been basically range-bound between 13250 and 12625 since the beginning of February even with making contract highs on May 1st.  Therefore, the top and bottom of this range is what I consider important to watch at this time for a possible new change of direction or a continuation higher.  However, we have seen amost a 500 point drop over the last couple of weeks that hasn’t, as of yet, shown signs of halting and did make its worst close since April 11th.  I feel the 12500 area is critical to hold for long-term predictions.  The S&P’s have been also trending lower since the beginning of April making their worst close since March 7th with the 135000 area important to keep an eye on.  You can also watch 133275.  Meanwhile, the nasdaq has also been falling since since April 3rd when it made a new contract high.  Usually, at least over the last decade, the nasdaq has been leading the way for the rest of the indices to follow.  The 260000 area is what I feel the nasdaq needs to hold and that been penetrated four out of its last five trading sessions.  In summary, the indices look toppy and are near critical areas to hold technically in my opinion.  For additional customizable charts and quotes visit Markethead.com for a FREE, no-obligation 30 day subscription.  BUY SIGNALS FOR THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE, S&P 500, EMINI S&P 500 AND NASDAQ FUTURES.  CALL FOR DETAILS AT (312) 277-0107 OR EMAIL ralexander@zaner.com!

 

Rick Alexander

(312) 277-0107

ralexander@zaner.com

Zaner Group

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Rick Alexander’s Stock Index futures commentary (5/11)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Rick Alexander, senior broker at Zaner Group.

INDICES: 5/11/12  PRODUCER PRICE INDEX. Higher closes yesterday for the cash and dow jones industrial average futures along with the S&P 500, E-Mini S&P 500 and nasdaq futures.  Why don’t we take at look at the daily charts below and summarize the indices.  First of  all, the indices are in long-term uptrends.  However, if you look at the dow futures chart you can see they’ve been basically range-bound between 13250 and 12625 since the beginning of February even with making contract highs on May 1st.  Therefore, the top and bottom of this range is what I consider important to watch at this time for a possible new change of direction or a continuation higher.  Now, taking a look at the mini S&P chart you can see that they’ve been trending lower since late March which was also when a contract high (Mar. 27th) was made.  They’re starting to look toppy with the 135000 area imprtant to keep an eye on.  You can also watch 133275.  Meanwhile, the nasdaq has also been falling which started on April 3rd when it made a new contract high.  Usually, at least over the last decade, the nasdaq has been leading the way for the rest of the indices to follow.  The 126000 area is what I feel the nasdaq needs to hold and has been penetrated three out of the last four trading sessions.  In summary, the indices look toppy and are near critical areas to hold technically in my opinion.  For additional customizable charts and quotes visit Markethead.com for a FREE, no-obligation 30 day subscription.  BUY SIGNALS FOR THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE, S&P 500, EMINI S&P 500 AND NASDAQ FUTURES.  CALL FOR DETAILS AT (312) 277-0107 OR EMAIL ralexander@zaner.com!

Rick Alexander

(312) 277-0107

ralexander@zaner.com

Zaner Group

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Judy Crawford’s Stock Index futures Market Update (5/11)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Judy Crawford, senior broker at Zaner Group.

STOCK INDEX FUTURES COMMENTS

JUNE E-MINI S&P 500:  It has been struggling for days to hold at the 100 day ma on the daily chart.  It triggered a sell on Tuesday but has not followed through yet.  Just watching.  Closed 1357.50, up 6.50. 

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Judy Crawford

Call Judy Crawford toll-free at (888) 301-8120 or directly at (312) 277-0133

E-mail: jcrawford@zaner.com.

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Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources. Opinions are subject to change at any time and are not a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell futures contracts or options on futures contracts. The information contained in this message has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. All known news and events have already been factored into the price of the underlying commodities discussed.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. All suggested trades are based on technical signals/indicators and do not include slippage or cost. Not all trades suggested are taken. Results are based on what the signal indicates not necessarily an actual trade. Actual results may vary.

All suggested trades are based on technical signals/indicators and do not include slippage or cost. Not all trades suggested are taken. Results are based on what the signal indicates not necessarily an actual trade. Actual results may vary.

 

 

 

 

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Rick Alexander’s Stock Index futures commentary (5/10)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Rick Alexander, senior broker at Zaner Group.

INDICES: 5/10/12  INITIAL JOBLESS CLAIMS. US TRADE BALANCE. Lower closes yesterday for the cash and dow jones industrial average futures along with the S&P 500, E-Mini S&P 500 and nasdaq futures again.  All of the indices remain in long-term uptrends but now are looking toppy and near critical areas to hold.  The dow futures had their worst low and close since early March with 12648 important to watch along with holding the 12650 area.  The S&P’s had their lowest low and close since the end of March while needing to hold the 13500 area and watch 133275 also.  The nasdaq made its lowest close also since early March with the 126000 important to hold along with 256950.  For additional customizable charts and quotes visit Markethead.com for a FREE, no-obligation 30 day subscription.  BUY SIGNALS FOR THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE, S&P 500, EMINI S&P 500 AND NASDAQ FUTURES.  CALL FOR DETAILS AT (312) 277-0107 OR EMAIL ralexander@zaner.com

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Zaner Group

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Rick Alexander’s Stock Index futures commentary (5/09)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Rick Alexander, senior broker at Zaner Group.

INDICES: 5/9/12  WHOLESALE TRADE. Lower closes yesterday for the cash and dow jones industrial average futures along with the S&P 500, E-Mini S&P 500 and nasdaq futures.  All of the indices remain in long-term uptrends but now looking toppy lead by the nasdaq.  The dow and nasdaq made new recent lows and closes while the S&P’s made a new recent low close.  The dow futures needs to hold the 12650, the S&P’s the 135000 area and the nasdaq 260000.  For additional customizable charts and quotes visit Markethead.com for a FREE, no-obligation 30 day subscription.  BUY SIGNALS FOR THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE, S&P 500, EMINI S&P 500 AND NASDAQ FUTURES.  CALL FOR DETAILS AT (312) 277-0107 OR EMAIL ralexander@zaner.com!

Rick Alexander

(312) 277-0107

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Zaner Group

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Judy Crawford’s Stock Index futures Market Update (5/09)

Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources.

By: Judy Crawford, senior broker at Zaner Group.

STOCK INDEX FUTURES COMMENTS

JUNE E-MINI S&P 500:  The 1, 2, 3 top formation I referred to last time on the daily has been confirmed.  The sell-off reached 1342.50 yesterday.  That is where the 100 day ma intersects on the daily chart.  It consolidated today.  This has changed the long term picture.  The monthly chart is now triggering a sell.  A buy triggered on the weekly just last week was already negated.  It is trying to hold at support but the uptrend since the Oct. 2011 low has been violated long term.  It could rally from this support near term.  It would be an opportunity to short.  Closed 1358.50, down 7.25.

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Judy Crawford

Call Judy Crawford toll-free at (888) 301-8120 or directly at (312) 277-0133

E-mail: jcrawford@zaner.com.

http://www.tradingfuturesmarkets.com/

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Trading commodity futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge and financial resources. Opinions are subject to change at any time and are not a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell futures contracts or options on futures contracts. The information contained in this message has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness. All known news and events have already been factored into the price of the underlying commodities discussed.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. All suggested trades are based on technical signals/indicators and do not include slippage or cost. Not all trades suggested are taken. Results are based on what the signal indicates not necessarily an actual trade. Actual results may vary.

All suggested trades are based on technical signals/indicators and do not include slippage or cost. Not all trades suggested are taken. Results are based on what the signal indicates not necessarily an actual trade. Actual results may vary.

 

 

 

 

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