Mary Schapiro on Flash Crash
Airtime: Thurs. May 20 2010 | 9:40 AM ET
SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro offers her opening statement on the events that led up to the “Flash Crash” earlier this month.
Airtime: Thurs. May 20 2010 | 9:40 AM ET
SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro offers her opening statement on the events that led up to the “Flash Crash” earlier this month.
Heavy Volume Movers – Thursday 11.17.11
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Heretofore, the action since this rally was confirmed on the September 1, 2010 follow-through day (FTD) has been strong but the market action has been wide-and-loose which is not a healthy sign. The S&P 500 sliced below its two month upward trendline (shown above) which is not ideal. The next level of support for the major averages is their September highs, then their respective 200-day moving average (DMA) lines while the next level of resistance is their respective April highs. We have enjoyed large gains since the September 1st FTD and over the past two weeks, the tape remains somewhat sloppy. Trade accordingly.
The major averages ended lower in November after encountering resistance near their April 2010 highs. Furthermore, the 12 week rally which was confirmed on the September 1, 2010 follow-through day (FTD) ended on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. This corresponded with a steep rally in the US dollar and a fresh round of European debt woes.