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2010 Academy Awards: Why Did Such Negative Characters Win?

Alexandra Lienhard — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:15:00 ET

This year's Academy Awards was a jarring mix of glam and glum, starting with the contrast between the ultra-elite posing on the red carpet and the array of down-and-dirty films that walked away with the coveted golden statues.

The Future Potential In Grains As Per The U.S. Dollar

Nico Isaac — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:45:00 ET

While Elliott wave analysis does not embrace the view that outside factors trigger lasting trend changes in financial markets -- it does acknowledge the fact that markets do not exist in a vacuum. At times, correlations, however temporary, do exist between disparate markets -- for example, the recent inverse correlation between the U.S. dollar and commodities. Dollar up, commodities down, and vice versa.

Mortgage Rates Headed Higher

Jason Farkas — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 ET

The Fed can “claim victory” on its bond-purchase program, the mortgage-backed security (MBS) program that buys debt issued by government-sponsored enterprises (GSE), such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. However, they had better hurry up and claim victory, because as we will show, mortgage rates now appear to be headed higher.

The Asian Rally: Who Saw It Coming?

Nathaniel Williams — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:45:00 ET

Bloomberg TV's Bernard Lo recently interviewed Mark Galasiewski, Elliott Wave International's Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast editor, about his outlook for Asian stocks. Lo pointed out that Galasiewski had accurately predicted the recent Asian rally. "If you listened," Lo said, "you made money." See how neatly Galasiewski's prediction unfolded.

RATE-ing In Vain: The Fed Is Not In Control

Nico Isaac — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 ET

According to Wall Street wisdom, "Fed" stands for Financial Emergency Defeater. When the US economy hangs in the balance, only the Federal Reserve can keep things afloat via an accommodating monetary policy and other strategic emergency measures. The reality of the central bank's power, however, is a far different story.

When This Agriculture ETF Speaks, It Pays To Listen

Nico Isaac — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:00:00 ET

Is the great run-up in commodity prices here to stay? Easy enough question, yet the mainstream experts are more divided on the issue than politicians on health care reform. The gloves are off, as both sides fight to make their case in the media circuit. Here, these news items split the line down the middle:

What To Do With Your Pension Plan

Editorial Staff — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:00:00 ET

There is no question that Robert Prechter’s Conquer the Crash foresaw and explained nearly every chapter of today's financial crisis, years before it happened. Enjoy your 8 free chapters from the book with this free Club EWI report; here's an excerpt from chapter 23, "What To Do With Your Pension Plan." Note especially the last two paragraphs.

First Time in 40 Years

Bob Stokes — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:30:00 ET

Why do I carry on about this highly respected trader? It is NOT to promote a trading course (though I understand they are excellent). Put simply, I want to establish his credibility. In turn, when you read what Dick Diamond is saying about the market now, you'll take it as seriously as he does...

Lessons in Technical Indicators: Part 2

Nathaniel Williams — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:30:00 ET

The Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite, China's main stock index, provided Asian-Pacific Short Term Update editor Chris Carolan an opportunity to teach his subscribers about one of his favorite technical indicators -- the Relative Strength Index (RSI). Enjoy this free lesson...

2010 Tea Parties and 1970s Anti-War Rallies: Polar Opposites but Same Mood

Susan C. Walker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:15:00 ET

Do you think that a few Tea Party rallies is all we're going to see? Think about the massive strikes in Greece, and remember this: In bear markets, rallies, marches and protests become common events.