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StockTock.com discusses today's historic rally and what to expect in the days and weeks ahead. We show our updated Elliot Wave Analysis. I'm looking for a very volatile next few days setting up a potential options expiration rally on Friday. We look at huge moves in Morgan Stanley (MS), General Motors (GM), Emerging Markets (EEM), and XLF. We touch on the EUR/USD outlook and highlight important support levels. We look at the VIX and how it points to a retracement of recent gains. Protect your profits and stay disciplined!

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StockTock.com discusses the bear market and our cautious outlook. For long-term/value investors, there is no rush to get long this market. I expect more downside in the months ahead, and 768 looks like it will be tested in short order. For short-term traders, this market is ripe with opportunity as we saw on Friday. I believe this is a day-trader's market because overnight positions are susceptible to unpredictable news events. As tempting as it may be to play the long side, the trend remains lower and counter-trends moves will be quick and more difficult to capture. I like gold very much after Friday's pullback. I like the Japanese Yen (FXY) as a flight to safety. We look at the S&P, QQQQ, AAPL, IWM, USO, GLD, GS, MS, US dollar, euro, and Japanese yen. These are unprecedented times. The VIX is at levels not seen since the 1987 crash. I don't mean to be an alarmist, but I would not underestimate the fragility of the global economy. If significant and fast gov't action is not taken, last week's fall may look small compared to what's ahead. Check out StockTock Social to view and share charts, analysis, videos and more.

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StockTock.com attempts to simplify this market. The fear is palpable. The VIX is parabolic. Nearly every stock chart looks broken. The market goes down every day. Politicians look powerless. And I'm getting ready to make some money. We simplify all this Elliot Wave business down to its most basic wave structure to provide some clarity amid the chaos. There are great opportunities to prepare for. We look at the S&P, VIX, Gold (GLD), Japanese Yen JPY (FXY), FCX, GDX, HMY, and RGLD.

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StockTock.com discusses the state of the bear market. The market is on the edge of a cliff. Sure, there is perceived value, and I don't want to panic people near the bottom, but this is the closest we've been to a total stock market crash since 1987. I'm still watching the 925 level for potential support. We look at a long-term chart of the VXO (the old VIX). We check out financials (XLF), NASDAQ 100 (QQQQ), Dow Transports ($DJT), WMT, MCD, US dollar (UUP), and gold (GLD). If you are having trouble interpreting the charts or you are nervous trading in this environment, you are doing yourself a favor by staying on the sidelines.

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StockTock.com discusses this bear market, trading psychology, and how to stay disciplined in this volatile market environment. We are in the midst of the most powerful wave lower of the bear market. Do not try to call a bottom. Check out StockTock Social where you can write your own blog posts, participate in live chat, and post charts, videos, and more. Stay tuned for another bonus video later this weekend.

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StockTock.com discusses the ugly day of trading as this bear market shows its strength. The economic data today was horrible. The VIX was above 46. The NASDAQ made a new low. This is all part of the bottoming process, but that does not mean the market can't go down much further. I still project the S&P will be under $1000 by the time Wave 3(3) ends. Be very careful cautious in this environment. The smart money is short and showing no signs yet of covering. The trend is your friend and the trend is lower. Commodity stocks were trashed today in what looked like hedge fund liquidations. Gold miners (GDX) were mauled and voided a potential inverse head and shoulders pattern. I think gold has further to fall, but I still like the long-term chart. Check out the new StockTock Social!

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Video 1 of 2 StockTock.com discusses the recent market action and why it's important to keep an open mind in this uncertain market environment. We look at important support and resistance levels to watch for and we explain our trading plan in the days ahead. We look at the ES, SPY, XLF, XLI, and XLB. Video 2 of 2 StockTock.com discusses the challenges facing industrial and material companies. I am yet to see anything that looks like capitulation in some of the weakest stocks in this market. We discuss developments in Europe and why the euro is likely to weaken further against the dollar. We like gold over the medium term. We are dollar cost averaging into gold on weakness. I did not cover UNG in the video, but it looks like natural gas may be in rally mode. We look at XLI, XLB, POT, CAT, HON, RIG, EUR/USD, DXY, and GLD.

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StockTock.com discusses today's historic selloff. We discuss some general rules that traders should keep in mind in this dangerous market environment. Most importantly: Don't trade just to be in the action. We bring back our Elliot Wave forecast to project potential levels of the support for the S&P. Several important technology stocks are broken, but the NASDAQ is sitting on a 50% retracement level. This does not tech will necessarily bounce, but its a level to look for signs that buyers are stepping up. In the medium-term, I expect a weaker dollar and stronger gold. This remains a day traders market. I expect more downside in the days and weeks ahead, but there will be bounces along the way and the threat of gov't intervention is always on the table and must be factored into trading strategies. Tomorrow is a Jewish holiday and is usually a lighter volume day. Watch for a pause day / small bounce to follow this massive move lower.

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StockTock.com discusses this week's trading action. We maintain a cautiously bullish outlook heading into next week. The stock market is sorting out the bad banks from the good. DSL, NCC, and WB all suffered losses on Friday of more than 25%, while JPM, WFC, and BAC all gained more than 7%. This segregation is occurring as the credit markets remain effectively frozen. There is hope a rescue package is passed over the weekend to unclog the credit pipelines. The dollar looks vulnerable here, which is setting up an opportunity in oil and gold. We look at charts of the ES, SPX, XLF, QQQQ, DXY, USO, GLD, GDX, and AUY. Have a great weekend and check out StockTock.com for the latest news and commentary on the markets.

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StockTock.com discusses today's rally and the deluge of breaking news after hours. There is an interesting dichotomy between the equity and credit markets. While the stock market rallied, conditions remained very stressed in the credit markets. Typically, the credit markets represent reality, and the equity markets are more emotional/optimistic. The charts offer a somewhat bullish case because the S&P held its 61.8% retracement and was able to rally off that support line. However, given the conditions in the credit markets, any long positions should be held with caution and tight stops. In my opinion, this remains a day-traders market. Tech bellwether Research in Motion (RIMM) missed earnings and is getting slammed after hours. I'd be careful calling the selloff a buying opportunity.

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