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MICROSOFT BEATS APPLE AND GOOGLE WITH HOME RUN $MSFT $AAPL $GOOG $GE $WHR

January 4, 2013

Not too far into the future, it may become commonplace for people to run common functions in their homes using their smart phones. The functions may include lights, security systems, thermostats, appliances and entertainment devices. Would you want Apple, Microsoft, or Google to run your home? All three companies see this as a big market and have been hard at work developing it. Now, in a small way, Microsoft has beaten Apple and Google by acquiring Id8 Group R2 Studios. R2 Studios had been in discussions with Apple, Google, and Microsoft according to the Wall Street Journal. R2 Studios’ only publicly known product is a $99

BOTTOM FELL OUT OF GOLD RIGHT AFTER OUR DOWNGRADE YESTERDAY $SLV $GLD $GDX

January 4, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Short Sell Change Alert. The bottom fell out of gold right after our downgrade yesterday. This morning when gold hit $1630 the momo crowd started buying aggressively. The chart illustrates the point. Our downgrade from yesterday stays in effect.

ADDING TO SPY $SPY

January 3, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Short Sell Change Alert. Consider adding a 10% tranche to SPY in the zone of $145.64 – $145.89. After this addition, 20% of the full core position will be held.

NEW IDEA ON SPY $SPY

January 3, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Short Sell Change Alert Initiating a 10% tranche short on SPY right here in the zone of $145.90 -146.20. The plan is to add more if SPY goes higher. This is a short term trade. The trigger is the release of FOMC minutes which show lessening support for QE within the Fed.

TAKE PARTIAL PROFITS ON UNITED KINGDOM $EWU

January 3, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Buy Change Alert. The ETF seeks to replicate MSCI United Kingdom Index. This ETF also provides an attractive dividend of about 3.58%. The position is long with an average price of $14.62. Currently, 65% of the full core position size is being held. Previously profits have been taken as high as $17.33. Consider taking profits on a 10% tranche right here in the zone of $18.05 – $18.30. Our positive thesis on United Kingdom has not changed. The purpose of this call is to reduce the over all exposure to the market in view

NEGATIVE FOMC MINUTES — EXIT SOME POSITIONS AND PROTECT OTHERS $DFS $EW $NAV $OVTI

January 3, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Buy Change Alert. FOMC minutes that were released at 2:00 pm ET show increasing dissention in the Fed in continuing QE. This may create headwinds for the stock market. Consider taking the following actions: Those who have learned hedging may consider adding a 25% hedge in addition to the existing hedge to protect the portfolio. Exit NAV in the zone of $22.14 – $22.50. Exit OVTI in the zone of $15.15 – $15.45. Exit DFS in the zone of $39.60 – $39.85. Exit EW in the zone of $92.30 – $92.70. Our positive thesis on

THE REASON BEHIND NOKIA MOVE $NOK

January 2, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Buy Change Alert. The reason behind NOK move today is a report that the Chinese version of its flagship phone Lumia 920T is selling well. What To Do Now? Those in the position may continue to hold. Those not in the position may wait for a signal on the Real Time Feed to initiate a position.

EMERGING MARKETS START THE YEAR ON A TEAR ON FISCAL CLIFF RESOLUTION $EEM $FXI $EPI $INP $EWW $AFK $RSX

January 2, 2013

This post was just published on ZYX Emerging Markets ETF Alert. Emerging markets are starting out the year on a tear on the fiscal cliff resolution. However, the optimism is misplaced. Only one part of the three-part puzzle has been addressed. The three parts are: taxes, spending, and debt ceiling. The fiscal cliff deal only partially addresses taxes and totally kicks the can down the road on spending and debt ceiling. Republicans are on the record to put up a stiff fight on spending and debt ceiling issues. Democrats are on the record that they are still going to try to