http://www.fibtimer.com/index.asp Market timing for active index, sector, ETF and gold fund traders. Over 20 years of profitable market timing. Strategies for SP500, Nasdaq, bonds, sector funds, REITs, gold, small caps, ETFs, stocks. Aggressive as well as conservative strategies. Editor market timing pro Frank Kollar. en-us http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100730PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) took it on the chin these last two days, but there are many reasons to be looking for higher highs ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100729PR.asp Since early July shares of Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) have risen 29% after a 41% decline from late April through June. How much further can they rise? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100728PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) took a nosedive in trading Tuesday, July 27. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100727PR.asp Last week Cintas Corp (NASDAQ: CTAS) released earnings a couple cents below what Wall Street expected. But share prices rose on the news and have been rising since. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100725_fibtimer_commentary.asp The fear of loss can keep a market timer from executing a trade. Or it can keep him from exiting a trade when the trading plan calls for it. Either can be costly. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100723PR.asp Shares of the Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) have broken out above resistance. Share prices should have higher highs ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100722PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) reversed from important resistance on Wednesday, July 22. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100721PR.asp Shares of the ETF Oil Service HOLDRs Trust (NYSE: OIH) are looking better after their steep May to June selloff that ended on June 9. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100720PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have lost ground since reaching an all-time high of $279.01 on June 21. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100718_fibtimer_commentary.asp Market timing is the following of a successful trading strategy that keeps you in during long term market advances and gets you out during long term market declines. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100716PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have reached their respective 50-day moving averages. But they accomplished that three days ago. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100715PR.asp Shares of Radioshack Corp (NYSE: RSH) appeared to break out on heavy volume Tuesday, July 13. But the rally reversed the following day. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100714PR.asp Shares of the ISHARES Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF (NYSE: IWM) rose 3.1% in Tuesday's July 13 stock market rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100713PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) have been declining since mid-April 2010. During that time frame they have had two failed rallies with each rally high being lower than the previous one. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100711_fibtimer_commentary.asp The desires that motivate your trading could mean the difference between success and failure. We market time the financial markets to make money, not to satisfy our emotional needs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100709PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) remain well below critical levels even after this week's two-day rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100708PR.asp Shares of the ISHARES Russell 2000 Index Fund ETF (NYSE: IWM) rose some 3% in Wednesday's strong stock market rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100707PR.asp Shares of Halliburton Co (NYSE: HAL) rose almost 3% on Tuesday, July 6, and may have higher highs ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100704_fibtimer_commentary.asp Many investors who understand the potential of market timing, pay little attention to the potential of diversification. Many jump right into an aggressive timing strategy with little thought. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100702PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) are well below critical support levels. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1007/100701PR.asp Shares of the ETF Semiconductor HOLDRs (NYSE: SMH) are, for the fourth time in only two months, testing correction lows that could signal the start of a new decline to lower lows if broken. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100630PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have closed below important support levels in trading on Tuesday, June 29. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100629PR.asp Shares of AmerisourceBergen Inc (NYSE: ABC) are holding up exceedingly well in a very weak stock market. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100627_fibtimer_commentary.asp knowing that you will be on the correct side of every trend means you will be in the next rally or bull market; or out of the next steep decline or bear market. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100625PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) are at do-or-die support levels. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100624PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) have pulled back this week from what appeared to be the start of a nice rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100623PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) reached a critical resistance level this week and promptly reversed. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100622PR.asp Shares of the ETF Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) have been climbing steadily higher since reversing from correction lows in early June 2010. How much higher can they go? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100620_fibtimer_commentary.asp Finding a wave pattern that completes at a strong Fibonacci support or resistance level can be a very reliable indicator of a change in trend. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100618PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) are now in BUY territory and should reach higher highs in coming weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100617PR.asp Shares of Fedex Corp (NYSE: FDX) sold off almost 5% on Wednesday, June 16 after an earnings report that did not meet investors expectations. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100616PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have made a technical breakout in trading on Tuesday, June 15. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100615PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) continue to try and break out above critical resistance. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100613_fibtimer_commentary.asp Money does not accumulate in your account without some work on your part. In fact, market timing means pitting your emotional skills against those of the tens of thousands of other traders. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100611PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) are now in BUY territory according to a long term indicator. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100610PR.asp Back in April, Radioshack Corp (NYSE: RSH) reached its 61.8% retracement of its bear market declines at $24.06 and, after several attempts to surpass this level, reversed and headed lower. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 9 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100609PR.asp Shares of the ETF Oil Service HOLDRs Trust (NYSE: OIH) are nearing levels that may result in a reversal and at least a short term advance. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 8 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100608PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have broken below two important support levels. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100606_fibtimer_commentary.asp Market timing discipline means controlling impulses and controlling emotions. When emotions rule our trading, loses are usually the result. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100604PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) continued to gain ground but have not been able to close above their 200-day moving averages. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 3 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100603PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) rose 3.3% on Wednesday, June 2 as the stock market rallied across the board. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1006/100602PR.asp Shares of AmerisourceBergen Inc (NYSE: ABC) are holding up exceedingly well in a very weak stock market. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100530_fibtimer_commentary.asp One way to develop trust is to study the "Trade History" pages on our website for each strategy. A link to the complete real-time trade history for each strategy is on every FibTimer report. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 28 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100528PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) tested critical support levels this week and so far those levels are holding. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 27 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100527PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have lost ground since their all time high close at $270.83 was reached on April 26. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 26 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100526PR.asp Shares of Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ: DLTR), the largest single-price discount retailer in the U.S., are at all-time highs closing at $63.44 on Tuesday, May 25. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 25 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100525PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have reversed an early advance on Monday, May 24 and again closed lower as the correction continues to hammer stocks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 24 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100523_fibtimer_commentary.asp Trend following uses the one thing guaranteed to occur in the markets to make its trading decisions... change. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 21 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100521PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) plus the Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) and its tracking ETF the Powershares QQQ (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have broken below key support levels in trading on Thursday, May 20. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 20 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100520PR.asp Shares of AmerisourceBergen Corp (NYSE: ABC) continue to move high even while the stock market is in the midst of a correction. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 19 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100519PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) had a strong rally from early March to late April, gaining 27%, but after reaching new 2010 highs on April 23, share prices have suffered substantial declines, losing 14.3% in only three weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 18 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100518PR.asp Shares of the ETF Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) have reached support levels that may lead to higher highs in coming weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 17 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100516_fibtimer_commentary.asp Have the markets changed? Is it different this time? Have advances in technology made it so the average trader does not have a chance anymore? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100514PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have moved higher this week, but both stopped short of surpassing important short-term resistance. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 13 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100513PR.asp Yesterday we wrote that Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) broke out to new highs back on April 22, and since that date, with the exception of the two days affected by last week's mini-crash, have held above $26.00 a share. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 12 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100512PR.asp If anyone is looking for a stock that is holding up well in these extremely volatile times, look no further than at shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX). fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 11 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100511PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) lost 5.8% on Thursday through Friday last week, with intra-day lows at much lower levels. On Monday, May 10, the Q's gained 5.2%. What's next for this volatile and widely traded ETF? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 10 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100509_fibtimer_commentary.asp It is not enough to have a successful market timing strategy if that strategy is not traded with discipline. It is also not enough to trade with discipline if you are overly aggressive. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 07 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100507PR.asp At about 2PM on Thursday, May 6, the U.S. stock market crashed. Really! The S&P 500 Index (SPX) was down 8.5% at its intra-day lows. The Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) was down 10.1%. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 06 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100506PR.asp Shares of the ETF Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) have declined dramatically over the past two months. Is a tradable bottom near? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 05 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100505PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) lost 3 percent on heavy volume on Tuesday, May 4 as U.S. and global markets sold off. What's next for this volatile and widely traded ETF? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 04 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1005/100504PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) suffered last week as did most stocks, but in trading on Monday, May 3, Starbucks gained over 4%, erasing all last week's losses. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 03 May 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100502_fibtimer_commentary.asp There are two kinds of traders: Those who make emotional decisions... and those who make money off of those who make emotional decisions. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100430PR.asp Last Thursday, April 22, both the Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) and its tracking ETF the Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) had a strong bullish outside reversal day signaling there was still more upside ahead, even after the already strong gains achieved since the late January to early February correction. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100429PR.asp Shares of DTE Energy Co (NYSE: DTE) have risen 104% since their March 2009 bear market lows. How much higher can this stock go? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100428PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) reached a strong resistance level at $50.61 which was the bear market rally high reached on June 5, 2008. This was the high point in the most powerful bear market rally of 2008 and as such it marks a strong level of resistance. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100427PR.asp Shares of Teco Energy (NYSE: TE) have been steadily rising over the past three months and have just broken above and closed above an important resistance level. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100425_fibtimer_commentary.asp When it comes to trading the financial markets, support and resistance levels are the basis of almost all technical analysis charting patterns. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100423PR.asp Both the Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) and its tracking ETF the Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) reversed from early day losses and closed at new 2010 highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100422PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) rose on Wednesday, April 21 and then surged in after-hours trading after a better than expected earnings report was released. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100421PR.asp Shares of Citicorp Inc (NYSE: C) have moved up and down in a 10% trading range over the past week. Is a breakout ahead? Or is the opposite? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100420PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) surpassed a strong resistance level that had held gains in check since March 25. That resistance level was at the bear market rally high of $48.57 reached on August 15, 2008. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100418_fibtimer_commentary.asp Market timers who have a strategy for entering and exiting positions, and who follow their rules on a timely basis and without hesitation, make money. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100416PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have continued to rally despite numerous forecasts, by numerous experts, to the contrary. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100415PR.asp Shares of Fedex Corp (NYSE: FDX) climbed 3.3% during Wednesday's stock market rally, outperforming the major index's by some 2%. In after hours trading shares continued to gain. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100414PR.asp Shares of Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC) scored big after a very positive first-quarter profit was posted after hours on Tuesday, April 13. How much higher can they go? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100413PR.asp Shares of AmerisourceBergen Corp (NYSE: ABC) just keep rising. Steady and with hardly ever so much as a dip, AmerisourceBergen has tacked on 113% in share value since March 2009. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100411_fibtimer_commentary.asp A market timer may feel the pressure to disobey the plan. He may be swayed by advice from friends, current events, or the extremely powerful emotions of fear and/or greed. But by sticking to a trading plan that never misses a trend, you will profit over time. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100409PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) reversed from midday losses on Thursday and ended the day on the plus side. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100408PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) broke out to new 2009 - 2010 highs on heavy volume Wednesday, March 10. But share prices have pulled back since that date. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100407PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) reached a strong resistance level that has held gains in check since March 25. On Tuesday, April 7, the Q's pushed above this level in a breakout rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100406PR.asp Shares of the ETF Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) have been climbing steadily higher since reversing from correction lows in November 2009. How much higher can they go? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100404_fibtimer_commentary.asp We are all familiar with the stereotype of the impulsive trader. Traders who are impulsively looking for trading thrills, while telling themselves they are doing it to make a profit. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1004/100401PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) had a bullish breakout by rising well above a declining trend resistance line and closing well above it on March 17. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100331PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) reached a strong resistance level in intra-day trading Tuesday, March 30. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100330PR.asp Shares of ISHARES Barclays 20+ Yr Treas (NYSE: TLT) have reached three new correction lows, over three months, in trading for 2010. Each one lower than the previous low. TLT could break lower. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100328_fibtimer_commentary.asp A common illustration of risk aversion happens when market participants follow the masses, as if they are wild animals banding together as a herd for protection. They look toward others for direction, regardless of the consequences. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100326PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) reversed from substantial midday gains on Thursday March 25, and finished with fractional losses. Is this the end of the stock market rally? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100325PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) have not acted well since reaching all time highs back in early December 2009. On Wednesday March 24, after several months of volatile but mostly sideways trading. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100324PR.asp Shares of Fedex Corp (NYSE: FDX) broke out above their September 2008 bear market rally highs on Thursday, March 24. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100323PR.asp Shares of J C Penny Inc (NYSE: JCP) continue their march higher since they bottomed on February 5, 2010 after correcting some 35% from October through early February. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100321_fibtimer_commentary.asp The very best timing strategies follow market trends. They wait until the trend in confirmed and then climb on board, riding it as long as it lasts. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100319PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) continue to move higher in a momentum rally that has not only broken out to new highs, but has considerably higher to go. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100318PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) made four consecutively lower daily highs since reaching a closing rally high back on September 16, 2009 at $16.92 fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100317PR.asp Shares of RadioShack Corp (NYSE: RSH) reached rally highs last week when the retail sector rallied on March 10 after a positive jobs reports was released. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100316PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) are on fire. Only the small cap sector is doing better in this advancing market and there are new price targets we can watch for in coming weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100314_fibtimer_commentary.asp Trading cannot be successful without a plan. Trading by emotions, by news events, or out of fear, is not very different than gambling. Successful market timers win because they follow a plan. Unemotional and with clear buy and sell signals. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100312PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) continue to rally but Thursday, March 11 was the day they broke out to new closing highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100311PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) broke out to new 2009 - 2010 highs on heavy volume Wednesday, March 10. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100310PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) have traded sideways in 2010 after taking huge declines in 2009. TLT is again approaching a critical support level. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100309PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) pulled back on Monday, March 9 after GLD reached strong resistance last week and failed to punch through. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100307_fibtimer_commentary.asp Pulling the trigger may be the toughest thing to do, but it's also crucial to successful market timing. It's better to take action, than it is to sit back and let the market pass you by. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100305PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) rallied above important resistance levels this week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100304PR.asp Shares of the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE: GLD) have been rallying this past week but have now reached levels where we can expect sellers to enter the market. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100303PR.asp Shares of Newmont Mining Corp (NYSE: NEM) have been in rally mode since pulling back some 24% in a strong December to January correction. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1003/100302PR.asp Shares of the ETF Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) rallied to $103.06 on Monday, March 1. There may be a limit on the upside for this ETF. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100228_fibtimer_commentary.asp The stock market is the ultimate of Big Leagues, and there are traders who understand the psychological warfare you are facing, and know how to use it to take your money. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100226PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have had a sell off Tuesday, followed by a rally Wednesday, followed by a sell off Thursday that reversed intra-day and finished almost unchanged. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100225PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) remain mired in lower to sideways trading since the company's recent announcement of their highly anticipated tablet device, the new Apple iPad as well as their last quarterly earnings report that posted a huge, better than expected, increase. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100224PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) had a nice rally from their February 5 correction lows. But they have now reached and reversed from strong resistance. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100223PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) have been declining since September 2009. During that time frame they have had four rallies with each rally high being lower than the previous one. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100221_fibtimer_commentary.asp Although market timing is all about being profitable, it is not about satisfying our emotional needs. Rather, it is the following of a rational plan to create wealth over time. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100219PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have been in rally mode since reaching correction lows down around 1050 for the SPX and $105 for the SPY on February 5. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100218PR.asp Shares of the ETF Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) rallied 1.6% on Wednesday, February 17 while the stock market had fractional gains. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100217PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) are mounting a solid attempt to regain losses from their January 21 to February 5 decline. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100214_fibtimer_commentary.asp As our subscribers know, Fibtimer identifies and trades trends. We do not use hocus pocus to forecast the market's direction. We identify the trend and go with it. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100212PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) had a solid rally on Thursday, February 11, with advancing stocks on the NYSE leading declining stocks by a factor of four to one. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100211PR.asp Shares of Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) reached their highs, at just above $12.00 on January 11. Since that date they have made a series of lower highs on each rally attempt. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100210PR.asp Shares of Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) have made two important lows over the past three months. A break of either of these lows would result in considerably lower prices. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100209PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have lost ground since the announcement of their highly anticipated tablet device, the new Apple iPad. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100207_fibtimer_commentary.asp Veteran, successful market timers and traders stay detached. They know that the markets are impersonal and they trade their strategies methodically. But novice market timers often have trouble achieving this rational mind set. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100205PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) suffered huge declines on Thursday, February 4 with the SPX dropping 3% and the SPY 3.1% in six and one-half hours of trading. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100204PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) reached an important resistance level at $24.00 on December 18, 2009. Starbucks has remained below this level into February. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100203PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) declined 8.2% in the sell off that started January 20 and reaching a closing low of $42.79 on January 29. Is the selling over? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1002/100202PR.asp Shares of JC Penny Inc (NYSE: JCP) had a nice bounce on Monday, February 1, but unfortunately, this company's share prices have more downside ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100131_fibtimer_commentary.asp In the short term, the markets are run by the majority who are reacting to the emotions of fear and greed. It is comforting to be moving along with the crowd. That is why the majority do it. But it is NOT profitable. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100129PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) continued to lose ground this week after last week's 5% declines. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100128PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have seen huge swings this past week as the market was served first with a greater than expected quarterly earnings report and then on Wednesday, the announcement of the highly anticipated tablet device, the new Apple iPad. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100127PR.asp Shares of Internet HOLDRS (NYSE: HHH) made a strong comeback from intra-day lows on Tuesday, January 26, but more declines are likely in coming weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100126PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) declined to strong support last Friday, January 22. Will this widely traded ETF now rally? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100124_fibtimer_commentary.asp The majority of investors see volatility as not only dangerous, but something to be avoided at all costs. They equate volatility with risk. But volatility and risk are two entirely different things. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100122PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have pulled back dramatically this week, taking a 2+ % hit on Thursday, January 21. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100121PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) closed with a loss on Wednesday, January 20, but then rallied in after-hours trading after the coffee maker posted a better than expected earnings report. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100120PR.asp Shares of the Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) have begun the final run back to their prior July highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100117_fibtimer_commentary.asp In theory, every investor is capable of following the disciplines of timing. But not everybody has the right emotional makeup to do timing right. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100115PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) are at new rally highs, and have closed higher on eight of the last nine trading days. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100114PR.asp Shares of the Pharmaceutical HOLDRS Trust (NYSE: PPH have reached their highest level since the highs in their bear market rally back on August 11, 2008 at $67.97. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100113PR.asp Shares of the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLV) have come a long way since their March 2009 bear market lows at $21.63 a share. But XLV will soon run into a strong headwind. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100112PR.asp Shares of the Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have been on a tear these past few weeks, breaking out above resistance during the two end year holiday weeks and then continuing higher in the first week of January 2010. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100110_fibtimer_commentary.asp Although it is pretty obvious that the markets cannot be depended upon for a steady rate of return, the question is; is it even a good idea to set such goals? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100108PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) are at new rally highs, both have surpassed important resistance levels, both have higher highs ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100107PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) declined to the 50% retracement level of the April 17 to December 2 rally, bottoming on December 22. They have since rebounded. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100106PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) reached an important resistance level at $24.00 on December 18, 2009, but despite an up trending stock market over the past several weeks, Starbucks has been unable to surpass it. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/1001/100105PR.asp Shares of Semiconductor HOLDRS (NYSE: SMH) have pushed above a strong resistance level in the first day of trading for 2010. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/100103_fibtimer_commentary.asp It's critical to your survival as a market timer to stay calm and objective. Don't let your emotions interfere with your decision-making. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091231PR.asp Shares of the ETF Ishares Lehman 20 Year (NYSE: TLT) have been declining since reaching the $100 level back in October. They are closing in on a very strong support level. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091230PR.asp Shares of Oil Service HOLDRS Trust (NYSE: OIH) has reached the 50% retracement level of the October to December decline. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091229PR.asp On Monday December 28 Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) continued to advance closing at $211.61 fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091227_fibtimer_commentary.asp There's a strong tendency to follow the crowd. There is a feeling of safety in numbers. When you see a steady upward trend, you feel secure. Everyone is buying. They are all doing the same thing. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091224PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) are again headed towards their 2009 highs (closing high was on November 16 at $206.63). Is a breakout in the cards? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091223PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) have broken out to new 2009 highs. Powershares QQQ rallied to the $44.60 level in mid-November and for five weeks they were unable to surpass these highs even after several attempts. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091222PR.asp Shares for the Semiconductors HOLDRS ETF (NYSE: SMH) reached their pre-bear market highs in 2007, before declining from their $39 high, down to below $15 a share at their bear market lows. Their recovery in 2009 has now reached almost to the 50% retracement level. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091220_fibtimer_commentary.asp The disciplined market timer is decisive. Many buy and sell signals are made during times of market volatility and often contradict the majority opinion. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091218PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have been unable to surpass important resistance for five weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091217PR.asp On December 3 we wrote; "Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) closed at $119.10 on Wednesday, December 2, only a fraction below the ($119.98) resistance level and the target for the current rally. Streettracks Gold is now rising on momentum alone. This is dangerous territory." fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091216PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) rallied to the $44.60 level in mid-November. After a month, they have been unable to surpass these highs even after several attempts. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091215PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have created a pennant formation since reaching new 2009 highs back on October 21. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091213_fibtimer_commentary.asp Fear and greed may control the masses, but if they are allowed to control you, you become one of the millions who can't understand why they cannot make a profit when, supposedly, everyone else is. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091211PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), remain unable to surpass strong resistance that has held them in check since mid-November. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091210PR.asp Shares of DTE Energy Co (NYSE: DTE) declined 56% from early 2007 until bottoming in early 2009. Since then it has regained 62% of its losses in a strong rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091209PR.asp FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX) gave guidance for earnings of $1.10 a share for the fiscal second quarter, exceeding its previous forecast of 95 cents a share. The news prompted a 2.7% rally on Tuesday, December 8. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091208PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have declined from all-time highs reached in mid-November. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091206_fibtimer_commentary.asp Finally, the lemmings stampede. They start selling. The selling increases and after awhile, it becomes a deluge as all the lemmings try to unload their huge losing positions at the same time. They are now jumping off the financial cliffs en masse. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091204PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), appear to have hit a seemingly unsurpassable wall in their quest for new 2009 highs. For the SPX it is at 1100 and for the SPY it is at 111.00. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091203PR.asp A couple weeks ago we wrote that shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) had pushed above resistance at $109.04 and had a good shot at reaching $119.98 in coming weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091202PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) made their last new rally high back on November 16. Since then they have not lost much ground, but they have also not been able to mount a sustained rally. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0912/091201PR.asp Shares of Adobe Systems Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) have risen 119% since their bear market lows in early March. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091129_fibtimer_commentary.asp Profitable market timers are disciplined. They control their impulses and feelings, and this allows them to execute a timing strategy by never failing to make every buy and sell signal the strategy produces. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091126PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) declined to under $90.00 a share since reaching their 2009 highs at 105.00 a share on July 30. BBH has slowly recovered but has now reached a critical level in its advance. D6M3T9NDH8F2 fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091125PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) have pushed above resistance at $109.04 and closed at $114.73 on Tuesday, November 24. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091122_fibtimer_commentary.asp Humans have a natural tendency to follow the crowd, but when timing the markets, following the crowd can often result in losses. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091120PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), both reached new closing highs this week, but on Thursday, November 19, both reversed and erased all their weekly gains. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091119PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD) have pushed above resistance at $109.04 and closed at $112.25 on Wednesday, November 18. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091118PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) declined some 13% in just over two weeks in the last half of October and 15% from their rally high at $104.87 reached on July 30. Is it time to buy? fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091117PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) have erased their late October losses and on Monday, November 17, closed at a new rally and new all-time high. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091115_fibtimer_commentary.asp The phrase market timing has been terribly misused, and misunderstood, by market commentators, analysts, traders and investors. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091113PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), both reached new closing highs this week, but on Thursday, November 12, they reversed hard and closed back below their previous October rally highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091112PR.asp Shares of the ETF Powershares QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQQ) made new 2009 closing highs on Wednesday, November 11. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091111PR.asp Shares of Fluor Corp (NYSE: FLR) posted lower earnings and revenue than Wall Street forecasted and shares paid the price by declining over 7% on Tuesday, November 10. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091110PR.asp Shares of Radioshack Corp (NYSE: RSH) jumped 14% on Monday, November 9, after the company announced it would soon carry Apple's iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091108_fibtimer_commentary.asp The fact is, all traders, investors, and yes market timers, feel fear at times, at some level. What is important is how we address it. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091106PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), rebounded this week from a sharp sell off last week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091105PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) have taken a heavy hit these past two weeks, but may have reached a short term support level. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091104PR.asp Shares of Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ: SBUX) are between important support and resistance levels that will determine their course for the weeks ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0911/091103PR.asp Shares of computer maker Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) reached important support levels late last week and on Monday, November 2 fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091101_fibtimer_commentary.asp When the market turns around, feelings of safety and security can turn instantly into fear and panic. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091030PR.asp The S&P 500 Index (SPX), and it's tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY), had solid rallies on Thursday, October 29, completely erasing the previous day's almost 2% losses. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091029PR.asp Shares of iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund (NYSE: IWM) have broken below several support levels. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091028PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD have declined to short term support levels after reaching new highs only last week. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091027PR.asp Shares of computer maker Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) are approaching levels which should offer strong support for this popular computer maker. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091025_fibtimer_commentary.asp Stick to the timing plan. Trade with the trend, cut your losses short and let your profits ride, and never, but never, listen to others. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091023PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) pulled back mid-week sparking several analysts to write that a correction was under way. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091022PR.asp Shares of Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ: DLTR) have broken below a rising trend support line that forecasts lower lows ahead. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091021PR.asp Shares of Biotech HOLDRS (AMEX: BBH) fell dramatically on Tuesday, Oct 20, and are nearing a support level that cannot be broken if the advance is to continue. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091020PR.asp Shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) rallied in after-market trading on Monday, October 19. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091018_fibtimer_commentary.asp Many traders, market timers, investors have no plan at all. They are like the proverbial gunslingers of the old West. A news event causes the market to decline and BANG, they sell. An economic indicator comes in better than expected, the market rises, and POW they buy. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091016PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have advanced to new 2009 and new rally highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091014PR.asp Shares of Intel Corp (NASDAQ: INTC) have been forecasting good earnings news for the past week as they rallied to new 2009 highs. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091013PR.asp Shares of the Semiconductors HOLDRS ETF (NYSE: SMH) have broken out to new 2009 and new rally highs on October 12. Since early September, the $26 level has held Semiconductors HOLDRS in check. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091011_fibtimer_commentary.asp Being profitable over time is the only true measure of a market timer's success and such success requires experience, discipline, and a tried and true timing strategy. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091009PR.asp Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) have pulled back in classic 3 wave declines over the past two weeks. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091008PR.asp Shares of Symantec Corp (NASDAQ: SYMC) are in a long term pennant formation that began all the way back in April 2009. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091007PR.asp Shares of Streettracks Gold (NYSE: GLD broke out in the most dramatic fashion on Tuesday, October 6. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091006PR.asp Shares of JC Penny Inc (NYSE: JCP) have had a fairly dramatic rise from their bear market lows back on March 6th. A 150% rally in six months is not too bad for a department store chain. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/subscribers_historical_reports/091004_fibtimer_commentary.asp While very aggressive timing strategies do incredibly well over time, they can be frustrating over short time frames. During such times it is comforting to be at least somewhat diversified. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:00 EST http://www.fibtimer.com/press/0910/091002PR.asp Two weeks ago we wrote that there were major hurdles ahead for the stock market. Both the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and its tracking ETF the S&P Deposit Receipts (NYSE: SPY) were testing the 50% retracement. fkollar@fibtimer.com (Frank Kollar) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:00 EST