Hixon writes, “… Desolate through forests and fearful in jungles he is seeking an Ox which he does not find. Up and down dark, nameless, wide-flowing rivers in deep mountain thickets he treads many bypaths” (p.62, Coming Home: The Experience of Enlightenment in Sacred Traditions by Lex Hixon). Still no Ox. Just unending searching. The […]
Archives for August 2010
Spotlight on Forex – GBP/USD
Here is a summary of what some experts are saying about the GBP/USD and the GBP and USD singularly. In his “Chart of the Day” report, James Chen (Chief Technical Strategist at FX Solutions) states, “Currently, GDP/USD continues to carry a bearish bias.” Chen views the 1.5350 region as a key support area. In fact, […]
Seeing through the Trading Matrix: Searching for the Ox (Zen Ox-Herding Picture 1-B)
The Choice Soon Neo will be confronted with a choice of paths. On Neo’s computer screen green-lit words appear, “Follow the white rabbit… Knock, Knock.” Simultaneously, Neo hears two loud knocks on his apartment door. This coincidence is a simulated synchronicity. The definition of synchronicity is an acausal, numinous pairing of an inner and outer […]
Stock Snapshot – UIL Holdings Corporation (UIL)
UIL: UIL Holdings Corporation is an electric utility company. Closing Price: 26.43 on 8/20/10 52-Week Price Range: 23.79-30.33 Ex Dividend: 9/15/10 Pay Day: 10/1/10 Risk: You need to further evaluate UIL thoroughly. Well-informed, you decide what to do. Remember that there is risk of loss in all trading. I don’t own any UIL shares. Here are […]
The Visual Investor: How to Spot Market Trends (Book Review)
The Visual Investor: How to Spot Market Trends (2nd Edition) By John J. Murphy eBook Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated The Visual Investor: How to Spot Market Trends by John J. Murphy is a master teaching tool. The reason I rate it the number one book presently in the practical investing with technical analysis category is […]
Seeing through the Trading Matrix: Searching for the Ox (Zen Ox-Herding Picture 1-A)
Near the beginning of The Matrix, Neo is asleep with his head lying on his right arm on top of his computer desk. His computer is automatically searching for information on Morpheus. Searching… Headline page after headline page comes up while Neo lies asleep. Later, Neo is in a club with Trinity. Trinity says: “Please […]
Stock Snapshot – China Mobile Limited (CHL)
CHL: CHL provides a range of telecommunication services in mainland China. CHL has the mobile market cornered with a 72% share. Closing Price: 52.69 on 8/13/10 52-Week Range: 44.41-58.13 Ex Dividend: 5/4/10 Pay Date: 6/7/10 Risk: You need to further evaluate CHL thoroughly. Well-informed, you decide what to do. Remember that there is risk of […]
Start Trading Options: Trade Options Profitably (Book Review)
Start Trading Options: Trade Options Profitably By Kevin Kraus 188 pp. Mc-Graw Hill Start Trading Options: Trade Options Profitably by Kevin M. Kraus is a self-teaching guide to understanding futures/commodity options. I rate this book number one presently in the futures/commodity options for beginners category because of its simple layout and explanation of only the essential […]
Seeing through the Trading Matrix: Taking the Red Pill
Before offering Neo a choice between taking the blue pill or the red pill, Morpheus replies to Neo’s question, “What truth?” by saying: “That you are a slave, Neo. Like everyone else, you were born into bondage, born into a prison that you cannot smell or taste or touch. A prison for your mind…. Unfortunately, […]
Stock Snapshot – Total SA (TOT)
TOT: Total is a French integrated international oil and gas company. It operates in more than a 130 countries. Closing Price: 53.47 52-Week Price Range: 43.07-67.52 Ex Dividend: 5/24/10 Pay Date: 6/22/10 Risk: You need to further evaluate TOT thoroughly. Well-informed, you decide what to do. Remember that there is risk of loss in all trading. […]