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FIVE REASONS WHY PS4 SHOULD OUTSELL XBOX ONE $MSFT $SNE

June 25, 2013

In the multi-billion dollar battle between the next generation consoles, PS4 from Sony (SNE) has an upper hand over Xbox One from Microsoft MSFT (MSFT). Here are the five reasons why PS4 may beat Xbox One. Gamers Have Long Memories Mishandling of digital rights management (DRM) by Microsoft has generated negative sentiment about Xbox One. Sony has masterfully seized the advantage from Microsoft’s mishandling by creating a positive buzz about PS4. Now Microsoft has rescinded restrictions on used games and the requirement for once a day internet connection, but the riled up gamers are not about to forgive Microsoft easily. Gamers have long memories, many

BUY TO COVER ANOTHER 10% ON SHORT S&P 500 $SPY

June 24, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Short Change Alert. Consider buy to cover another 10% of short of SPY right here around $156.10.

MICROSOFT BUILDS A MOUNTAIN ON THE FARM TO BEAT SONY $MSFT $SNE $GME

June 24, 2013

The battle between the new generation of gaming consoles from Microsoft MSFT +0.32% (MSFT) and Sony (SNE) is on. Sony won round one when Microsoft tried to impose its highly unpopular restrictions on used game sales and internet connectivity on Xbox One. Microsoft has tried to neutralize Sony’s advantage by rescinding the restrictions. Microsoft is counting on what it’s calling “Project Mountain” to help Xbox One beat PS4 from Sony. Project Mountain is a massive data center to be based in West Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines Register reports that the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board has approved $20 million in tax credits for Project Mountain. Microsoft

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE HOLDING VANGUARD HEALTH, STOCK JUMPS 64% ON BUYOUT BY TENENT HEALTHCARE $VHS $THC

June 24, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Buy Change Alert. Congratulations to those holding VHS. The stock has jumped 64% on a buyout offer by THC. The stock was originally recommended not that long ago on March 25, 2013. Most subscribers are holding 35% + of the full core position size. Subscribers are also holding THC which is also up about $4.00 as of this writing. VHS has received a $21 offer from THC. THC is long with an average price of $20.40. Currently, 15% of the full core position size is being held. Profits have been taken as high as

THE HOLY GRAIL OF THE TECHNICAL PATTERNS PAID OFF $SPY

June 21, 2013

Financial media pages are full of hindsight. The problem with hindsight is that it does not make any money for investors. Investors need foresight. Unfortunately, foresight is hard to come by. Further, investors face the difficult task of figuring out what works and what does not. Based on my 30 years of experience in trading and investing as well as after extensive backtesting, I feel comfortable saying that a judicious combination of traditional technical patterns still works to help investors with get an idea of future market direction. Let us start out with a very recent example of how these

WEEKLY MARKET DIGEST: POST BERNANKE CONFERENCE SHOWS VALUE OF GETTING AHEAD OF THE CURVE, GOLD FALLS UNDER $1300 $GLD $SLV $USO $DIA $SPY $QQQ $TBF $TBT

June 21, 2013

(The Weekly Digest reproduces the morning capsules made available every morning before the market open in the Real Time Feeds to the paying subscribers.) QUADRUPLE WITCHING DAY June 21, 2013 Today is the quadruple witching day when stock index futures, stock index options, stock options, and single stock futures expire. At times quadruple witching can cause excess volatility. This morning markets are showing signs of stability with small oversold bounces. It will be interesting to see how the market closes. Friday afternoons, especially after an event like this week, are especially treacherous. Our stance remains selective buying, selective shorting, and

TAKE PARTIAL PROFITS ON YESTERDAY’S TRANCHE OF SPRD S&P 500 $SPY

June 20, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Short Change Alert. Yesterday we recommended shorting a 5% tranche of SPY and a big tranche for those not in the position. Consider taking profits on the 5% tranche from yesterday right here around $159.45. For those who initiated the position yesterday and have a 15% to 20% tranche may consider taking profits on half right here around $159.45 and hold the other half. Another option is to put a protective stop in the zone of $160.27 to $160.43.