SubscribeSINA (SINA) SHORT SETUP – Government Warnings Hit Weibo.com/Sina
October 27, 2011
Sina (SINA) owns one of the most popular “Twitter-like” sites within China. It is named Weibo.com. There is a good deal of excitement surrounding the opportunity for Weibo to boost Sina’s reach, but it is also its Achilles heel.
(Quick setup – Under $87.50 is a potential area to initiate a short position with the 50 DMA acting as the stop. Press the short if the price moves down as far as $79.50. Then, see if there is a pivot and take some profits at that level – if not, next downside level appears to be close to $72)
In the past, Sina/Weibo have had to defend themselves due to governmental crackdowns on micro-blogging. The simple fact is that China demands that the government oversees all communication with its citizens. Sites that allow blogging, opinion Read more
TDI Podcast: IBD’s Amy Smith on NUAN, CELG, SWI, PII (MP3 Version – #234)
October 16, 2011
Guests: Amy Smith on IBD’s recent market calls and stocks to watch for as a bull trend is in the process of development. More importantly, how to survive the 
choppiness of the market and surviving volatility. Looking at stocks like Bed, Bath & Beyond (BBBY) and Solar Winds (SWI) Polaris Industries (PII) and others. A few charts are reviewed as well as the fundamentals for each of IBD’s top-rated stocks. Also, we talk more about the economics, potential for a recession, tradeable uptrends in a longer down-trending market condition.
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TDI Podcast: The Great Crash Ahead and Market Cycles to Watch (MP3 Version – #233)
October 9, 2011
Guests: Harry Dent and Larry Williams discuss current market and economic conditions. Harry Dent’s latest book, The Great Crash Ahead is now out in bookstores. Some of Harry’s latest prognostications about the epic crash that will unfold are delved into as well as a review of some of his earlier predictions. Cycles and the market’s direction are the topic for debate with Larry Williams. This is a seasoned pro that can teach us all about investing.
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TDI Podcast: StocktoberFest, Global Recession and Protection Strategies (MP3 Version – #232)
October 3, 2011
It is rough out there and we have a few ideas to help your portfolio along. This episode marks the official start to StocktoberFest! With the markets pricing in a global downturn and a new recession in the U.S., we need to get creative and leave emotions at the door. Investing in these types of markets demands a specific set of strategies. In this episode we discuss some of the ways to protect and position a portfolio.
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Hansen Natural (HANS) – Short Setup (Round Trip Completed)
October 3, 2011
Hansen (HANS) has been a name that we have liked for a long time. But, when the markets rolled and the stock started to show weakness, we began to look at it as a short-candidate. Even with this company’s Read more
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