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Ticks! Forum is Read Only
TICKs is Karl's personal "short take" log for things like intraday market observations. Read-only and available only to gold members.
2008-07-24 10:04:50 by Genesis
Ssssssssnnnoorrrreeeee Thursda
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Today's Ticker
Discuss today's ticker blog entry! Please make sure you post in the correct thread its clear what you're talking about....
2008-07-24 08:23:44 by Dkane
Monday Madness
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Gold Contributors Exclusive
Exclusively for Gold Contributing forum users; if you have something you'd like to discuss with a limited audience - only those who have shown dedication to Tickerforum - this is your place. Consider it your "Captain's Club."
2008-07-24 10:26:49 by Jkilkelly
Following Gen's Ssssssssn
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User Presentations
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2008-07-24 08:42:36 by Richard112360
STOP THE BAILOUTS! YouTube Ve
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General Discussions
Stock Indices
If its an index, today it has an ETF or you can trade it directly. Talk about it here, whether long, short, leveraged or not. (e.g. Russell, SPX, etc)
2008-07-24 09:12:21 by Bullionaire
SLV 10 - 1 split effective tod
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General Stock Discussions
If it has no other specific place, stick it here! NOTE that this is NOT for non-market-related items. Look at the other forums for the correct place to stick your topic! DO NOT post "cry in your beer" or "boast" items here - those go in The Bar! Note - INDEX discussions go in "INDEX"!
2008-07-24 10:26:35 by Kekona
Why You Should be Worried ...
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Current News
Breaking News
Quick notes on breaking news related to the capital markets - if you stick a "forum subscribe" on just one thing here, this the one you want. NOTE: Queries or notes on stock, option, FX or similar PRICE ACTION does not go here! This is for NEWS RELEASES, not opinions.
2008-07-24 10:26:38 by Rubicon
TROUBLE - 2ND LIEN PROVISION T
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Breaking PRICE Action
For queries or reports of unusual price or trading activity on stocks, options, currencies and indices. This is NOT for news releases (see the above forum)
2008-07-24 10:26:10 by Dvs112
POT took a dump in the last ho
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Earnings Reports
If its an earnings report or discussion about it, stick it in here.
2008-07-24 09:40:59 by Dashingdwl
DSL Out with Horrific Earnings
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Rumor Central
We've all heard 'em. Rumors are all over the market every day of the week. READ THE PINNED TOPIC BEFORE USING THIS AREA!
2008-07-24 04:15:29 by Alex
Fraud in big energy trading l
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News Continuation
Not-So-Breaking News
Breaking news rolls here after 24 hours automatically; continue your discussions! New topic posting prohibited; replies only.
2008-07-24 07:45:04 by Bubblesee
Housing bill passed?
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Not-So-Breaking Price Action
Rollover from "Breaking Price" - new posting prohibited, but you may reply.
2008-07-22 17:13:35 by Nomorespin
SRS under 86!
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Market Fundamentals
Corporate Bankruptcies
Boom! You know you want to know when it happens. Rumored or actual bankruptcy announcements go here.
2008-07-22 14:08:50 by Medved
Bankrupt auto supplier Blue Wa
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Earnings (Continuation)
Earnings rolled over from the BREAKING area; you cannot post in here, but you can reply. Continue the conversation!
2008-07-22 09:38:31 by Dashingdwl
Philips profit skids despite g
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Investing Ideas
Post your investment ideas here! Whether a "flight to safety", a "speculative trade", or just your "best pick", let's hear it!
2008-07-24 09:25:01 by Dashingdwl
ETH---------buying aug puts to
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Technical/Trading
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis is one of the more fascinating areas of the markets. If you have a chart or something similar to post for discussion, this is the place. Direct image uploads allowed here.
2008-07-24 10:21:56 by Lunatic_fringe
Simple question about Elliott
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Specific Sectors
Home Builders
Builders make 'em, you live in 'em. How are they moving and why.
2008-07-24 09:51:35 by Theneedles
Ryland and Pulte
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Mortgage Lenders and Bankers
Buying a house, need a loan? Most of us need mortgages! How are their stocks performing?
2008-07-24 10:00:43 by Guydaley
Freddie Mac: 30-yr fixed-rate
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Retail Sector
Retail is the heart of consumer spending; without it, nobody buys anything!
2008-07-22 19:20:18 by Fnamekeith
HOG
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Technology Stocks
Tech stocks. You know what happened in 2000. Is it happening again?
2008-07-22 17:33:58 by Bw8472
HF buys iPorn
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Fixed Income
Fixed income, bonds, "boring", whatever you want to call it, this is the place for it. Munis, corporates, agency, government. Its all debt!
2008-07-22 15:02:45 by Amgrace
TIP Auction 'Mini Debacle'
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Retirement Strategies
Retirement is a complex time for your money. Discussion of retirement-specific strategies and ideas goes here!
2008-07-23 02:29:42 by Morthrane
401k Cash held in Money Market
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Economic Underlyers - Moving the Markets
Monetary Theory / Interest Rates
Monetary theory - "Inflation or deflation?" "What's the deal with The Fed?" and similar topics. Note - if you post items related to this elsewhere, your account will be marked "read only"! Keep this topic where it belongs!
2008-07-23 22:17:06 by Etz3l
... o O ( that could never hap
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Consumer Issues
The consumer is 70% of the US Economy. How's Chuckie?
2008-07-24 08:55:15 by Tesla
The Debt Trap
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Real Estate / REITs
Real Estate. Its an asset class and its important! Lately it has been in bubble territory, and is now being popped. Put your R/E and REIT related topics here!
2008-07-24 06:05:39 by Jubber
New Strip Centers in FL - 75%
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Credit Markets
Business credit. Housing. LBOs. This is the market that moves the markets we all watch.
2008-07-23 06:26:24 by Shondven
Bond debt $1.5 trillion-$1.3 t
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Foreign Exchange Markets
Foreign Exchange - the most liquid market in the world, open 5 days a week 24 hours a day, moving in excess of $2 trillion daily. Yes, it matters, and more than you think!
2008-07-24 09:31:43 by Clarencebeeks
EUR/USD Trading
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Precious Metals
Hard commodities (e.g. Gold and Silver) discussions go here. Note that metals threads go nowhere else on the Tickerforum system.
2008-07-23 15:24:40 by Yyb
Buy Signal on GLD First Thing
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Soft Commodities
Soft commodity discussions (e.g. Wheat, corn, beans) and base metals (zinc, copper, etc) along with oil go in this area. No gold or silver messages!
2008-07-22 21:00:48 by Allclear
Pickens Unveils Energy Plan to
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Other Forums
Newbie Forum
New to trading? We all were (and some of us still are!) If you have questions that you think would fall into the "newbie" area, stick 'em here and let's hash 'em out.
2008-07-23 15:23:24 by Balance
Blackrock Local Emerging Marke
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Polls On The Ticker
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2008-07-22 11:16:21 by Nightowl
VEGAS TRIP - CHOOSE THE HOTEL
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Political News
Political changes often move markets. Whether its be in the US or globally, if it can affect the markets its fair game in here.
2008-07-23 13:27:13 by Jrbaggs
Senate Live Hearings
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Small Business - Owning and Operating
Thinking of starting one? Running one now? Small businesses are an investment, and often one of the best you can make - their performance is all about you!
2008-07-21 21:20:27 by Cassiusking
A Coupon Coup by Costco
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Letters To Lawmakers
If you've written a letter to a government official relating to investment topics and wish to post it, here's the place. Note that others may (and are encouraged to!) build on your work in their own!
2008-07-24 09:49:20 by Mightydog
NC Senators
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Administrative
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Announcements from the administrators
2008-07-22 13:27:22 by Prhyme
New Contrib Level - Gold
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2008-07-24 08:58:55 by Genesis
Two unrelated suggestions
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