Dr. Steenbarger recently posted two writings/links on how to overcome performance anxiety. After offering previous comments from readers who sent in their own techniques to overcome anxiety in trading, he listed two techniques from his own research/practice, and an additional post on a Solution Focused Linkfest.
He writes that self-hypnosis (with a simple, easy to […]

With so many charts showing ‘euphoric’ gap patterns (often based on earnings releases/momentum), I couldn’t pass up posting today’s action in Amazon (AMZN) which increased 27% in one day!

By the way, the Nasdaq made a fresh 6 year high and the Dow closed comfortably above 13,000, making yet another all-time closing high. Headlines and […]

I must admit I am impressed with the strength of the recent rally, especially in the market leading Dow Jones Index (which is still just comprised of 30 large-cap stocks). The Dow came within 10 points of touching the psychological 13,000 mark today, and it appears likely we will test this high soon.
What people […]