This afternoon, many of the leading Chinese internet stocks are coming under some distribution. Last night, China reported some economic data that was below analysts expectations. This tells us that the world's hottest economy could be cooling off. Any slowdown in China could be problematic for the global economy.



Sina Corp (NASDAQ:SINA) is a leading Chinese internet stock that started the session very strong. The stock traded as high as $80.80 a share at the…

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This afternoon, the major stock indexes are trading slightly lower on the trading day. Earlier today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average pierced the psychological 13,000 level. Since that high was made around the noon hour the markets have been slowly declining lower. Despite today’s shallow point decline in the major stock indexes there are still some technical sell offs worth noting.



The iShares Dow Jones Transportation ETF (NYSEARCA:IYT) is trading lower by…

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This morning, all of the leading Chinese internet stocks are declining lower. Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU) is considered the leading Chinese ADR in the market. Today, BIDU stock is trading lower by $2.83 a share. Short term traders should watch for intra-day support around the $137.00, and $135.00 levels. The daily chart is holding up fine for BIDU at the moment.



Some other leading Chinese internet stocks that are declining lower this morning include Netease.com Inc…

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This morning, all of the leading Chinese ADR's are coming under sharp selling pressure. Sohu.com Inc (NASDAQ:SOHU); a leading the Chinese ADR, is trading down $9.43 to $53.62 a share. The company reported earning that were well below analyst expectations. Many investors are now thinking that other leading Chinese ADR's will report weaker than expected earnings going forward. SOHU stock will have intra-day support around the $52.75, and $48.90 levels.…

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Since April 2011, the important and highly followed Shanghai Index (China) has been under selling pressure. This leading Asian stock index has lead the U.S. and global stock markets for the past five years. At this time, the Shanghai Index remains very weak despite investors near term focus being placed on the European markets.



Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU) is the leading Chinese ADR in the stock market at this time. This stock looks to be trading in the middle of a…

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All of the major stock indexes are rallying sharply higher today. Technology, energy, precious metals, and even the financial stocks are trading higher on the session. By all accounts the major stock indexes are holding up very well. While this rally appears strong today there are a few leading stocks that just can't seem to catch a bid. Stocks that fail to rally when the stock market is strong must be watched closely. These stocks are signaling weak relative strength compared to the…

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This morning, Sohu.com Inc (NASDAQ:SOHU) is trading sharply lower by $7.09 to $61.92 a share after reporting earnings. Many investors believe that China is beginning to slowdown, therefore, traders are watching this earnings season very closely to see if there are any clues of a weaker Chinese economy.



Other leading Chinese ADR's that are trading lower in sympathy to SOHU stock are Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU), Sina Corp (NASDAQ:SINA), Youku.com Inc (NYSE:YOKU), and…

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Today, word hit the markets that the U.S. Department of Justice is helping the Securities & Exchange Commission look into “accounting irregularities” among U.S. listed Chinese stocks. This sent companies like Baidu.com, Inc. (ADR) (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) down over 10%. Other Chinese stocks listed on the U.S. exchanges dropped as well.



While this news is causing some selling, it is probably the best possible outcome and should be cheered. It also may be setting… Continue

Today is an exact replay of yesterday's stock market action. This morning, the major stock indexes found a low around the 11:00 am EST, yesterday the stock market found a low at 10:30 am EST. This afternoon, the major stock indexes have just traded higher on light volume, yesterday the major stock indexes did the same thing, floating higher as if they were on helium. Now traders will have to closely monitor the final thirty minutes of the day. Yesterday, the major stock indexes sold off… Continue

As the markets continue to tumble, a few green stocks show clearly on the radar. Stocks higher on a day like today show impressive strength. The question becomes, do investors sell these stocks into strength or hold them for further gains.



The first part of the answer is to analyze whether or not the markets will head higher or lower from here. As long as the pivot low from last Tuesday holds on the S&P 500, smart investors believe the market could be just pulling back today on… Continue

Once again, the major stock indexes are trading sharply lower. The declines are broad based as most stocks and sectors are declining. Traders should note that despite the lower stock market there are a few leading stocks that are trading higher this afternoon.



Lululemon Athletica Inc.(NASDAQ:LULU) is a leading designer, manufacture, and distribution of athletic apparel and accessories for women and men. This stock is one of the few stocks that are trading above yesterday's… Continue

This morning, the major stock market indexes are trading higher after a debt ceiling resolution was announced yesterday. The debt ceiling deal still needs to pass a critical vote in the U.S. Congress. Many traders and investors have already taken profits at the open this morning on any long positions that where bought last week. As a trader we simply want to be on the right side of the market, having an opinion simply just gets in the way.



Most stock sectors are bouncing higher this… Continue