Stocks

Markets At Session Lows

U.S. markets are at session lows with the S&P 500 nearing the 1300 market and the NASDAQ is extending its slide to yet another new session low to the 2800 mark.

High Volume Stock

A look at May 23th high volume stocks as 10:00 am ET

Break News - Home Sales

New Home Sales Report

Hedge Fund Giant Betting on Caesars Entertainment

On Wednesday, the Ira Sohn investment conference was held in New York. The Sohn Investment Conference brings together a group of successful investors to present their best investment ideas.

Patriot Problems Pressure Coal ETF

Things are really going to worse from bad for the Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL [stock KOL]), the dominant exchange-traded product devoted to coal stocks, this year. Shares of Patriot Coal (PCX [stock PCX] are off more than 54% today on chatter the company may have to seek bankruptcy protection and there’s speculation Patriot has met with restructuring advisers, perhaps a sign the company won’t be able to meet its

After Market Close

The market saw up and down swings.  Financials lead the way in early trade through the afternoon.  Market took a turn when news reports quoted former Greece Prime Minister Lucas Papademos as saying that preparations for the country’s exit from the euro zone are being considered, sending the euro and markets lower.

Unusual Option Activity in American Vanguard Corp

American Vanguard Corp. (AVD [stock AVD]) is showing unusual option activity today, with call volume at more than 1,000% of average. The August 30 call has a volume of 2,636 contracts.

Energy ETF Technicals Looking for Lower Move

Technical Screens found trouble in the energy sector.

U.S. Stock Market

Traders find themselves back in a risk on scenario across the board after the G8 statement indicated the euro zone policy makers would like to keep Greece in the family. 

May 18 Upgrade List

Final upgrade list for Friday May 18th 2012