links for 2010-08-10

Scripting News: Google vs iPhone and Facebook It's as if Google, not knowing who is winning the war, is fighting it everywhere, just in case it turns out that's where the true enemy is hiding. That's how big rich companies that are scared compete. Everyone needs to get a piece of the battle. (tags: Google … Read more

The U.S. Dollar Breaks Down

The recent descent in the U.S. dollar continues nearly unabated. Even as I pointed out the importance of the 200-day moving average (DMA) for the U.S. dollar, deep, deep down inside I felt the U.S. dollar would finally put up a fight at this key support level. The trends that have brought us to this … Read more

Netflix Recovers from Post-Earnings Losses, Akami Still Trying

This is a quick post demonstrating two stocks recovering from post-earnings losses, that is, filling post-earnings gaps down. Netflix (NFLX) surged 7% on Friday on strong buying volume, smashing through resistance at the 200-day moving average (DMA), and filling a gap created from post-earnings disappointment. Not wishing to press my luck further, I sold my … Read more

First Solar Limbo

As expected, First Solar’s earnings last week did not print any big surprises. Read a brief summary provided by earth2tech or flip through the earnings presentation for more details. The mixed results provided no clear trading catalyst, putting key technical levels in play that I was looking to trade. Support at the 200-day moving average … Read more

Rally in the British Pound Is Over-Stretched

The rally in the British Pound may finally be on its last legs. I am sure the Bank of England hopes so as it meets to decide interest rates tomorrow. I wrote just last week about the potential for the pound to break out versus the U.S. dollar, and it has done so quite convincingly. … Read more