This blog entry is going to focus on a recommendation for one site and I don’t normally do this but I have been using the features of InstantBull more and more over the past few weeks and have become hooked. The speed of finding information on the web while staying at one internet address is amazing. I can find general market analysis from seven or eight main sites while searching under the summary section or I can go directly to the blogs tag and search 40 of the top financial blogs without much effort or any pop-ups.

Finding news, key stats, sec filings, earnings, ratings, historical numbers, options or any other relevant information is at my finger tips like my own favorites list through my browser. The technology that has been developed by InstantBull is excellent in my opinion and that is why I am making a single post to promote the service. It is free and I am not getting any benefits in return (I swear). It helps that my blog is listed at number eleven but that didn’t influence me to write this article. I have pumped other sites in the past solely because I use them on a daily basis and that is the same reason why I point out this new site (many of you may have not heard of it). It’s not very often that a site is born that I start to use every day but InstantBull has fell into that category.

It is not limited to financial information as it also has a general web tab and news tab. I liked it from day one but it has grown on me even more over the past couple of weeks as I prepare my research each night for the MSW screens. By the way, if you like message boards, they have a great feature that allows you to search topics from several sites on your favorite stocks while staying in one place. Without stretching the blatant endorsement of the site, take the time to visit it yourself and start using their great portal.

Check it out!

Here are two other sites I use each night along with InstantBull:
Stockcharts.com
Investors.com (for eIBD and Daily Graphs)

Piranha

I want to draw everyone’s attention to the Ticker Sense Sentiment Poll since I am now a participant.

What is this poll?

The Ticker Sense Blogger Sentiment Poll is a survey of the web’s most prominent investment bloggers, asking “What is your outlook on the US stock market for the next 30 days?” Conducted on a weekly basis, the poll is sent to participants each Thursday, and the results are released on Ticker Sense each Monday. The goal of this poll is to gain a consensus view on the market from the top investment bloggers — a community that continues to grow as a valued source of investment insight. © Copyright 2006 Ticker Sense Blogger Sentiment Poll.

Justin Walters and Paul Hickey co-founded and developed Ticker Sense in the fall of 2005 in hopes of providing more and more individuals with the type of research that they produce at Birinyi Associates, a financial research and money management firm.

It will be interesting to see how accurate this poll will be moving forward as compared to other major polls. Most of the bloggers included would call the main stream analysts “talking heads” as I already do but are we becoming “talking heads” by developing this poll. I’ll say no for now! In any event, bookmark their blog because they produce excellent material.

Piranha

As many of you know, I have been dealing with a death in the family so my research and analysis has been limited over the past week. Today’s blog post will contain some interesting stock links and information about a few MSW Index movers and shakers.

Movers today on the MSW Index:
BOT – up over 5% as we prepare to close trading for the day. The stock was up as high as $125 in intraday trading on above average volume.

STRL – up over 8% prior to the close today after Q4 earnings were released. Profits were up for the stock that has been trending above the moving average for several weeks.

NWRE – up almost 6% at 3:50pm as the stock challenges last week’s high

VIVO – up almost 8% as we set to close trading for the day. The stock moved on volume almost double the 50-d average.

On the downside:
TALX – down almost 8% as the stock was hit hard in heavy volume (looking to gain support at the 200-d m.a.) Remember what I said on the MSW Index; if it holds the 200-d m.a. as support, a trend buying opportunity exists. The stock has not violated the line since mid-2004.

A low priced stock to watch:
CAMP – I listed the stock as a risky trend play on Saturday and said: “a risky low priced stock that is looking to pop with support at the 200-d m.a.” The stock jumped more than 4% today to close slightly below the 50-d m.a. The (recent) weekly chart looks very similar to STRL with support at the 200-d moving average

While I am grieving with the family tonight and tomorrow with viewings and the mass, I wanted to draw your attention to some other excellent stock market blogs, articles and posts:

Trader Mike: Stock Market Quick Links
Recent Stock Trading Related Links from Trader Mike (a great blog by the way).

Fickle Trader Blog
An excellent market blog from a market enthusiast with screens based on his proprietary market homework. I met Jon on the Richdad forms several years back.

Trend Following with CANSLIM
Jim, one of our own at MSW, using strategies from CANSLIM and long term trend following to obtain outstanding returns in stocks, commodities, and forex.

Has trading got tougher lately? Let’s find out…
By Brett Steenbarger at TradingMarkets.com (found through Trader Mike)

Money Management, Bet Sizing, Position Sizing All Mean the Same Thing
Money Management has many names: asset allocation, position sizing, bet size, portfolio heat, portfolio allocation or even risk control. It is terribly important for long term success. It is at the root of all trend following winners.

Trader Mike on Position Sizing
Position sizing could very well be the most important aspect of a trading system, yet, like expectancy, it’s rarely covered in trading books.

Falkin Investing Organization
The FIO is a 501c status pending non profit organization dedicated to the stock market. Established in December 2005, the Organization was created as a way to connect traders of all experience levels across the globe without the spamming, bashing, or just an overwhelming presence of, “must buy products”. I have gotten to know the president (slightly through e-mail), Blain Reinkensmeyer, over the past several months. He is a young, ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded person with a bright future following his passions. Good luck with the new website!

Enjoy,
Chris