The PREM in this discussion will refer to any of the following. S&P Premium Nasdaq Premium Russell Premium Symbols here are based on Tradestation. The Premium is the difference between the futures and the cash index. The calculations are basically @SP.P – $INX = SP Premium, $NQIQX – $IQX = …

Hang Seng Index shows weakening momentum as it hits new high After hitting recent high of 24283, the Hang Seng Index (HSI) is showing potential weakening signals based on three technical indicators that i am using. First, MACD histogram hits lower high when HSI hit higher high on 5th September …

With the markets steady as a loose guy-wire in a gale, weve seen considerable IRO hand-wringing lately. The lament: Who’s behind this knee-jerk selling? Lets look at the answer this way. Monday, Bear Stearns bought out the minority interest in NYSE specialist firm Bear Wagner and wrote down the investment. …