World markets were all up overnight while S&P futures dropped steadily to 1293 at 3:00 AM CST this morning.

itrade4real.com-Today's Ideas-What charts to use?
Traders constantly search for the "edge", and I get many questions about how my charts are set up. The attached chart on Lehman's 20+ Treasury Bond Fund (TLT etf) is the only chart I used to initiate my recent short...

$^DJI and $^IXIC futures are down slightly this morning....

Last trade of S&P Futures was 1298 while the index closed at 1300.68. WIll the world markets take that as bearish or bullish over night?

We're there! S&P Futures reached 1300! Watch what happens, tomorrow being Friday, before a 3-day weekend, and September at our door.

itrade4real.com-Today's Ideas- How to trade: The 3 "S's"
Trading is a game of acting correctly as second nature. As such, it helps to break things down so that you can remind yourself where your focus should be to "keep it simple". This is a theme I continually mention, as it's contributed more...

World markets overnight were positive. S&P futures climbed. Oil is up. S&P opened at 1288. Resistance at 1296 the 3-week high trend line.

It's possible I get a signal to short the ZB futures (t bonds) again today. I much prefer the signal come next week, but you know what I do.

Durable goods orders beat expectations, jumping 1.3% in July-this measurement often predicts future manufacturing activity. Futures followed

itrade4real.com-The only 3 reasons to exit a trade
In my ongoing effort to demystify successful trading, I thought I'd share how I know to exit a trade, whether it's a winner or loser. As always, I'll keep it plain and simple:1) The instrument gets to your defined profit level, if you...

laconica: I'm excited for my two young daughter's futures just born into a time when a woman & African American man are best options for ...

Yummy Salvadorean meal with @chinarut, @toyshoppe and Robo, talking LA tech futures and opportunities for collaboration w/ #lightningtemple

@atask media falling for a sucker's throw-away line as usual. SOME DAY they'll raise rates, maybe, eventually. FF futures went up I think...

itrade4real.com-Consumer confidence catalyst
I just covered my short bond position at a loss. The light volume of late summer has caused many conflicting signals and crosscurrents. I will look to re-enter on a new signal, possibly as soon as this week. The data reported this morning would typically...

@loresjoberg my theory is that someone who enjoys direct marketing got a really good deal on acai berry futures no one else wanted.

watching Trading Places. Always wondered about mechanics of futures transaction at the end of the movie. Thx wikipedia http://is.gd/1UJ1

No actions necessary today, a summer Monday. Sitting tight with what I have, and prepared to stop out of ZB futures if necessary (bonds).

@vinquire We'll have to make sure to use the wrist straps if we be drinkin' and wii-in'. Otherwise, I see injuries in our futures. KAPOW!

itrade4real.com-Today's Ideas-Moving ahead
So far, I'm content with what's on my plate. I booked profits on Corn futures yesterday, and initiated a short position in Treasury bonds, while "managing" my long gold trade. I don't expect the bonds to pay off immediately..

No adjustments, and sticking with what I have (2:30pm). Prepared to short more ZB futures (30 yr bond) if I get a signal. Will inform.

itrade4real.com-Today's Ideas-In the driver's seat
It feels like forever since I really got a hold on a great trade, but today I'm hitting all time highs in equity again. Being the end of August, I don't expect strong follow through in any asset class. Recall that I will continue to try the...