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Articles by: Michael Fisher

Michael is an active trader and market analyst. He has participated in surveys regarding trend-following trading systems.

Types of Stocks

May 29, 2013 6:27 am
With a size that exceeds $80 trillion in value, the stock market is crucial to the global economy and capitalism. Stocks are among the most traded financial instruments and represent fractional ownership in publicly listed companies and corporations. They are bought and sold at major exchanges like the NYSE, the LSE, and Nasdaq but individual […] Read more

IPO and SPO

May 29, 2013 6:23 am
Initial Public Offering An IPO (Initial Public Offering) is the first sale of a companys shares to the public, which leads to a market listing. Its also known as a stock market launch or a flotation in the United Kingdom. Through this process of selling shares to the general public, a private company transforms into […] Read more

Refined Sugar Rebounds Amid Weather Forecasts (Updated)

May 28, 2013 9:05 am
Record shipments from Thailand and Mexico add to an already sufficient supply, which exceeds global demand. This causes a reverse in the two-year premium surge of refined sugar. According to estimates compiled by Bloomberg, Brazil, worlds number one exporter, will boost its supply to a record level. Thailand, ranked second, will increase shipments by 11% […] Read more

British pound with slight retreat against US dollar

May 28, 2013 8:52 am
Increased demand for US dollars influenced British pound on Tuesday, as GBP/USD edged lower. The pair tumbled to 1.5062 during European trade session, lowest value since Friday, then consolidation followed at 1.5090-1.5094. Support was expected at 1.5018, lowest from May 22nd, while the pair was to meet resistance at 1.5159, Monday highest. Expectations arose that […] Read more

AUD/USD up but still close to eleven-month lows

May 28, 2013 7:27 am
The Australian dollar moved up against its US counterpart during early European trade on Tuesday, as investors await the crucial economic data from United States, scheduled to be released later today. However, AUD/USD still remained close to 11-month lows. The pair reached 0.9653 in the late hours of Asian session, while currently trading at 0.9656. […] Read more

Gold Drops Amid U.S. Data

May 28, 2013 7:13 am
Spot gold fell 0,5% and traded at $1387,18 an ounce after prices rose yesterday, supported by increased demand from central banks. Russia and Kazakhstan have been diversifying assets by buying gold after its prices contracted by a record pace. The two countries have kept buying gold for a seventh straight month. Turkey is also on […] Read more

US dollar remained close to two week low versus Japanese yen

May 27, 2013 1:59 pm
On Monday trade was thin due to closed markets in UK and US for public holidays. US dollar decreased in value against the yen, as USD/JPY dropped to 100.91 during European afternoon session. Today Japanese Nikkei 225 broadened its decline from Friday last week, due to concerns whether FED would reduce scale of its bond […] Read more

Valeant to buy Bausch & Lomb for $8.7 cash

May 27, 2013 1:57 pm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc., Canadas largest drug-maker decided to buy Bausch & Lomb Holdings Inc., the eye-care company owned by Warburg Pincus LLC for about $4.5 billion. Valeant would most definately have to spend $4.2 billion covering Bausch & Lombs debt bringing the value to total of $8.7 billion said the company today. Recently, Valeant […] Read more

US dollar lowered versus Yen as investors stood alert on FED policy

May 27, 2013 8:13 am
USD/JPY lowered on Monday, as investors were on alert, concerning FED easing policy. The pair reached 100.78 during late Asian trade, which was lowest value for current session. Support levels were expected at 100.53, lowest from May 10th, while resistance was to be met at 102.56, highest value from Friday. The yen gained strength as […] Read more