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Market Update

March 4, 2011

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-Executive Summary-

– Markets “At a Glance” –

(Please scroll down to the end of the report to see your favorite benchmarks – Dollar, Oil, Gold … closing prices and daily direction.)

Market

Price (Today’s Close)

Unit of Measure

Today’s Direction

SP-500

1,321.15

Index

DOWN = -9.82 points

DOW-30

12,169.88

Index

DOWN = -88.32 points

NASDAQ

2,784.67

Index

DOWN = -14.07 points

NASDAQ 100

2,359.96

Index

DOWN = -11.80 points

– Market Trends –

Trend

SP-500

DJ-30

NASDAQ

NASDAQ 100

Short Term

Down/Flat

Down/Flat

Down/Flat

Down/Flat

Intermediate

UP

UP

UP

UP

Long Term

Lateral

Lateral

Lateral

Lateral

*Summary of terms from Trader Vic II-Principles of Professional Speculation (pg. 140-141)
*_________* Represents a change in trend rating.

– Market Perspectives –

For your added perspective, we’ve included this chart of the broader market (Successful stock investors develop and start with a minds-eye view of the broader market and keep it clear) –

1. SMC SP-500 ETF Daily Chart (Click to open helpful chart in a separate browser window).

– Today’s Highlights –

Things are a bit rocky out in the investment world as institutional investors around the world begin factoring in higher oil prices to their expectations for growth.

While there was talk about Mr. Gaddafi of Libya agreeing to a peace settlement brokered by Venezuela President Mr Chavez, today we were more aware of news items indicating that the U.S., through NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), may begin efforts to protect Libyan civilians.  These considerations increased the UPWARD pressure on oil prices and caused the stock market to falter.

The U.S. stock market however fought back in the late afternoon, with the DOW (DJ-30) recovering approx. +90 points to close for a more modest loss of -88.32 points.  Closing at a -177 points would have been a concern for investors heading into the weekend.

Today’s big Bureau of Labor Non-Farm Payroll Report did not disappoint the market as payroll increases reached +192,000.   The unemployment rate dropped below 9.0% to 8.9%.  This is very good news and fits with yesterday’s news on declining initial jobless claim filings over the last 4 weeks.

For those Stock Market Companion subscribers using this work as a tool to teach business economics and stock investing to their children – this Bureau of Labor report is good reading material and will lead to plenty of discussion points.

Remember, the better the economy begins to look the sooner the Federal Reserve will inch up interest rates – which the equities (stock) market will need to adjust to.

– Story-Stock Investing –

Today we sent out two Stock Market Companion Intra-Day Alerts.  Here they are –


Dear Subscriber-Friend –

If we were more risk tolerant, we would be considering a purchase here of Ford Motor Co. (Ticker: F $14.35/share) as it tests its 200 day moving average line of price.  The Ford stock is DOWN -25% from its recent highs in a little more than a month.  Other stocks – such as Apple Inc.- have hardly flinched in the face of the increasing uncertainty in the Middle East.

Institutional investors – large mutual funds and fund companies – often pick up shares of companies that have exhibited strong up-trends, when the stocks these stocks pull-back to their 200 day moving average lines.

Silicon Image Inc. (SIMG $9.55/share) is positive for today.

We’re going to keep our powder dry at this time.

For your protection and our own, we would like to remind everyone that this is not an investment recommendation for any particular individual.  We cannot possibly know the risk tolerance and investment suitability of such investments for any particular subscriber. Successful investors know their own objectives, purposes, and risks associated with any investment – whether in real estate, stocks, or other investments.  Each investor is on their own.

We are simply reporting the SMC actions in the market place.

Your – Stock Market Companion


Dear Subscriber-Friend –

We sure like Intel Corporation’s (Ticker: INTC $21.83) advance this morning in the face of market uncertainty.  It popped above $22.07/share, before getting deflated with the rest of the market.  At this time, no one knows how much the situation in Libya and possible U.S. military involvement may shake the oil market and therefore the equities market.  If things get more uncertain, investors will sell first and ask questions later.  At this time however, the markets are not experiencing any particularly strong selling pressure.  That can change quickly, so we are on the sidelines.

Oil has advanced above $103/share.

We posted yesterday’s Stock Market Companion 15MinuteStocks Market Update on schedule, but were unable to send out our daily email.  Please excuse any inconvenience.

For your protection and our own, we would like to remind everyone that this is not an investment recommendation for any particular individual.  We cannot possibly know the risk tolerance and investment suitability of such investments for any particular subscriber. Successful investors know their own objectives, purposes, and risks associated with any investment – whether in real estate, stocks, or other investments.  Each investor is on their own.

We are simply reporting the SMC actions in the market place.

Your – Stock Market Companion


Please remember – at the Stock Market Companion we do not and cannot give individual investment advice. According to the State of Washington RCW 21.20.005 the Stock Market Companion is not a Registered Financial Advisor and we do not render any advice on the basis of the specific investment situation of a particular individual. This information is for a wide readership and is not intended for any particular individual,  and under no circumstances should our SMC Intraday Update, SMC 15MinuteStocks Market Update or Watchlist be considered an investment recommendation or plan for any specific individual.  By accessing this material, you agree that the Stock Market Companion will not be held liable for any actions taken by a subscriber or other parties.  Please seek the counsel of a broker or other licensed investment professional for accurate pricing and concerning the suitability of all investments that you may be considering. Disclosure : Please understand that the Stock Market Companion may hold positions in the above mentioned securities.  Based on market related or personal events these positions may change without notice.

– Stock Market Companion – Current Holdings –

Nr. Co. Ticker Action Entry Date Current Gain (Loss)

– Stock Market Companion – Performance –

Please click on this chart to see the Stock Market Companion 15MinuteStocks stock performance versus the SP-500.  It will open in a separate browser window.
* Gains (losses) do not include brokerage fees.   Our returns are very strong … BUT …  WE have to remind everyone just like all other financial sites in America – Past Performance is No Guarantee of Future Returns.  Unlike others however, our objective is to teach you to be able to make these types of strong returns On Your Own.

All of the investments – stocks, entries, and exits are listed on our Stock Market Companion Watchlist at the bottom of the spreadsheet, in the section labelled Former Holdings.

– Benchmarks “At a Glance” –

US Dollar

1.3983 USD = 1 Euro

USD / EUR

Dollar = Flat

Gold

$1,428.60

Ounce

Gold = Back Up Some.

Oil

$104.91

Barrel (West Texas Crude)

Oil = UP MORE

30 Yr. Fixed Mortgage

4.87%

Percent

Down a Bit

10 Yr. Bond Yield

3.492

Percent

UP sharply

1 Yr. CD

1.16

Percent

Flat

Data Source : Financial Visualizations Inc.


Signing-Off for Today,

Your -Stock Market Companion

** Stock Market Companion Disclaimer **

The Stock Market Companion (SMC) Market Update and Watchlist are published documents to subscribers that show how we (SMC) are viewing the markets and what we are watching, investing in or selling today.  This information is for a wide readership and is not intended for any particular individual,  and under no circumstances should this Market Update or Watchlist be considered an investment recommendation or plan for any specific individual.  By accessing this material, you agree that the Stock Market Companion will not be held liable for any actions taken by a subscriber or other parties.  You understand that the Stock Market Companion holds positions in the above mentioned securities.  Based on market related or personal events these positions may change without notice.

Furthermore, the Stock Market Companion, Inc. is a content provider and publisher and not a registered broker-dealer or licensed investment professional.  Our intent is to publish very accurate market information for an audience of subscribers (1000+ subscribers).  By accessing the Stock Market Companion website and/or using the Stock Market Companion products and services such as this Market Update and accompanying Watchlist, you understand and agree that the material provided in the Stock Market Companion products and services is for informational and educational purposes only, and that no mention of a particular security in a Stock Market Companion product or service constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold that or any other security, or that any particular security, portfolio of securities, transaction or investment strategy is suitable for any specific person.  To the extent any of the information contained in any Stock Market Companion product or service may be deemed to be investment advice, such information is impersonal and not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person.  Before selling or buying any stock or other investment you should consult with a qualified broker or other financial professional to verify pricing information and to solicit advice as to the appropriateness of a given transaction or investment.

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