Video: How to Trade (Or Not) a Tepid Tape

Todd Harrison  Oct 07, 2009 12:45 pm

Video: How to Trade (Or Not)  a Tepid Tape
 
Sometimes the ability not to trade is just as important as trading ability.
 

 
So far, today’s tape is looking a lot like yesterday’s, with the S&P and NDX looking nearly identical. Join Todd as he talks about why knowing when not to trade is sometimes the best move.

Then, stay tuned for Todd’s random thought of the day—how the heck could the Raiders not be favored to win this weekend?



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10-07-2009, 1:03 pm
The 52-week new highs/lows is a classic market internal. It can be interesting to see who comprises the list(s). For example, on today's 52-week high list are GOOG, GS, and BIDU, which seems unusual.
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10-07-2009, 2:44 pm
Great stuff but do you realize you say uhhh over and over when talking about markets/business, but not ONCE when talking about the Raidettes?
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10-07-2009, 7:41 pm
It's great the videos are back
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