GDP is likely to continue to grow throughout 2013 and 2014, but at a slower than earlier expected. Unemployment to decline gradually, but it will still remain uncomfortably higher. Fed says it won’t hesitate to provide additional support to the economy if required. They will be closely monitoring inflation and unemployment situation.

Apple Earnings Update: Apple has delivered blowout set of numbers with revenue topping $39.2 billions VS,. $36.81 billion. apple Q2 EPS at 12.30 VS. 10.04. Apple sold 11.8 million iPads and 35 million iPhones Apple cash at the end of the quarter stands at $110.2 billion Apple sees Q3 EPS at $8.68 vs 9.93 estimated Apple sees Q3 revenue at $34 billion vs $37.4 billion Final Thoughts on Stock Price Movement Q3 estimates look disappointing, so we do [...]

Lately, OptionsHouse has been in the news for the wrong reasons. It raised flat fee from $2.95 to a flat $3.95. This made me take a fresh look at the popularly known options broker and check if it still remains the cheapest in the pack of online discount brokers. Read on find out:

As we have discussed in the blog some time back, Lightspeed still manages to remain one of the most suitable trading platforms for many. With the coming up of Lightspeed LSPT route, the company has further extended its hands towards active traders who constantly look out for a more suitable trading platform.

Zecco has time and again come up with interesting features to keep the traders drawn in towards them. For sure, all their attempts have come out unbeaten and so is their screener story. Zecco stock screener with a new application that lets us keep track of all our investments is no exception! They have discontinued the free trading offer, but they still stack-up along the leading discount brokerages. Compare Zecco’s Latest Offering to Leading Discount [...]

The power of trading markets is now in hands of android users. OptionsHouse has recently launched Android App, and the features look promising. In this post I will discuss about the features of latest OptionsHouse Android App. I will review the brokerage to help you decide whether OptionsHouse is a suitable option to go with in this highly competitive discount broking industry?

Online discount broking industry has seen its booming phase and now it’s more likely to consolidate as the investment sentiment has taken a backdrop globally. This is the time you stick with a leader in the industry, but compromising cheap rates and quality services is simply out of question. So, lets examine if it’s worth relying upon TradeMonster while the industry phases out through this dusty patch.

Most Traders and Investors make one common mistake while judging a broker; they simply fall for the stuff that’s heightened on the cover. Ask yourself, don’t you find it irresistible to checkout enticing deals that usually pop-up on blogs like this one? Well, there is no harm in gathering more info on special brokerage deals, but those should not be your only criteria for signing up with a broker. Most of you must be aware [...]

If you are here to find out whether TradeKing is suitable for your trading/investment needs, then we would say – It’s worth taking a look at a brokerage with a motto “Be Good”. We can read through the fine print of their offerings and give you the facts, but the final decision should be yours. Now, the question is if TradeKing is worth your time and money? It will only take a few minutes to [...]

Apple’s (AAPL) stock price is currently ruling at around $630, but it isn’t the same company anymore. The stock has had a stellar start to 2012, but now the story appears to be overbought. I am not suggesting that it cannot rise further, but there isn’t much value left. At current valuations it makes no sense to invest in this stock, and my view remains same even after considering the latest dividend trigger. We initiated a [...]

Dow Jones (DJI) is approaching crucial support levels for the entire run-up that we saw this year. This could be a make or break situation and this time all eyes are on corporate earnings. If the earnings season disappoints the market then we could see the Dow Average taking a swift dip towards 12,000 index level. Discussing key levels on the Dow and VIX for the earnings season.

Apple Inc won’t get a smooth landing as compared to last quarter. One should not look at the valuations, its still a growth stock, despite giving away dividends. One should not get fooled by the low P/E on Apple’s stock. If it does not beat estimates this time, this stock should slowly slide down to $475 and even lower. The immediate support level to watch is a tad below the current market price. Trading Strategy Apple (AAPL): Outlook for [...]

The most awaited results this earnings season are undoubtedly from Apple Inc (AAPL). Apple stock is down about 10% from its peak price where it traded earlier this month. It’s a clear sign that investors aren’t upbeat this time around. Official estimates at $9.95 don’t look attractive considering the wild run-up we have seen in the stock this year. Apple has outperformed the NASDAQ by a huge margin. Take a look at Apple vs NASDAQ Past Six Months [...]

Leveraged trading isn’t something new, but at the same time we cannot deny that only professionals are capable of making money buying stocks on margin. Margin trading involves risks that are way beyond an average traders’ appetite. It’s risky business! But, we cannot ignore the benefits of trading on margin as for someone who learns to effectively use leverage, can really boost portfolio returns dramatically. As far as the drawbacks of margin trading are concerned, [...]

This time around most banks are reporting better than expected earnings. However, the stock price reaction has been mixed. Overall, the tone seems to be positive on banking stocks which is clearly reflective in the kind of gains they have seen since the start of the year, almost double than that of S&P. Popular banks such as JP Morgan (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), US Bancorp (USB), and Wells Fargo (WFC), all reported strong earnings. [...]