Wednesday's week-on-week comparison winner went to the market ETFs, or more specifically, the DIA (it chalked up an impressive +2.31% for the week). The average return for the ETFs was a reasonable +1.18% . The week's underperforming system went to my Trade Ideas scan; this closed down -1.99% , not helped by ALTR and BPA , which closed down -8.76% and -6.34% respectively. The more frequently appearning IBNK and FSP did not outperform stocks which appeared only once on the scan. As mentioned in the previous paragraph, ALTR was the worst performing stock on the week. The strongest performer came from my newsletter; HPY traded the week up +6.17% . This was the 8th time the markets ETFs outperformed the stock pickers. The ETFs (27% win) rank second to my newsletter picks (43% win) for absolute performance across systems. The Trade Ideas scan remains the best choice if selecting for average returns per trade ( +1.00% ) and is well ahead of second placed Jim at +0.74% . M...

Market is not taking kindly to the Fed decision. Underperforming tech is getting hit the hardest, but large caps are hanging on. Even with market weakness there was no shortage of stocks from the Trade Ideas scan. Harris Corp ( HRS ) has found some post-Fed strength and looks well positioned to break upside from its triangle. It should be good for a move to $57. Stops go on a break of triangle support. Harris Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides communications products, systems, and services to government and commercial customers. Trade Ideas If you would like to try a full version of the Trade-Ideas software, follow this link for a free 7-day trial.

The tables were turned on my newsletter picks as they were the only net losers on the week ( -2.73% ). The strongest performance came from Jim Cramer's Lightning round bullish picks as they closed the week up +3.01% on average per trade. My Trade Ideas scan and market ETFs reported similar returns; +1.85% and +1.51% respectively. The average returns on my newsletter picks would have been worse if it wasn't for DCTH , the weeks best preformer, up +15.99% . Unfortunately, my newsletter pick, ITWO , received greater punishment and finished the week down -17.34% . Ouch! Today's week-on-week comparison title goes to Jim Cramer, his 6th title out of 29 . My newsletter picks hold the most title wins overall with 13 out of 29 . If you would like to try a full version of the Trade-Ideas software, follow this link for a free 7-day trial. If you would like to subscribe to my newsletter you can do so by ordering monthly, 6-month, or annual membership from the 'Quantity'...

Another non-event day for the market as commodity prices stole the headlines. But one stock to benefit was NBP. The stock is trading close to resistance of $49.90, setting up a potential measured move target to $58. Further resistance lurks at $52. The point-n-figure chart holds to a price objective of $64 as part of a February 15th double top breakout. A 7.2% dividend yield is an added bonus. Northern Border Partners, L.P., through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the transportation of natural gas imported from Canada to the United States. It operates in three segments: Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines, Natural Gas Gathering and Processing, and Coal Slurry Pipeline. Trade Ideas If you would like to try a full version of the Trade-Ideas software, follow this link for a free 7-day trial.

This week-on-week comparison was the first complete sweep (i.e. all four comparisons closing profitable) since March 10th. All selections performed strongly. Thanks to AFCO , my newsletter picks ( +4.59% ) had the highest average returns on the week. But in terms of consistency, Jim Cramer ( +4.28% ) was the winner. His 88% win percentage pipped my newsletter and Trade Ideas ( +2.56% ) scan win percentage of 63-67%. Market ETFs had the lowest returns on the week ( +0.97% ). As I mentioned before, my newsletter pick AFCO was the strongest performer on the week with a +28.07% gain. Weakest was the Trade Ideas pick, Q , which closed down -2.43% . If you would like to try a full version of the Trade-Ideas software, follow this link for a free 7-day trial. If you would like to subscribe to my newsletter you can do so by ordering monthly, 6-month, or annual membership from the 'Quantity' box in the right-hand-margin. If you would like to see Jim's picks you can tune into h...

The large gap breakout from $33 to $36 in an overbought market is vulnerable to closure, so there was little reason to give current profit back should it do so. Today's low volume retracement is bullish, so expect some consolidation over the next few days before the uptrend resumes. The 300 share lot closed for a +$1,326 profit. Four stocks remain in the portfolio. Click on performance chart below to subscribe Collective2

This stock (along with KYE ) has appeared with high frequency on my Trade Ideas scan over the last 10 minutes. Small handle with prices trading closer to support. Stops can go on a loss of $22.70. Relatively low risk buy here. Good support at $22. Little historical data to go on => little overhead supply too. Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiary, Reddy Ice Group, Inc., engages in the manufacture and distribution of packaged ice products and bottled water in the United States. It operates through two segments, Ice Products, and Non-Ice Products and Services. Trade Ideas If you would like to try a full version of the Trade-Ideas software, follow this link for a free 7-day trial.