The Red Roadmaster’s US Market Re-cap + Stock Talk ™

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Red’s Bull Alert: Broad-based buying sent the DJIA and the NAS North to close above their 50 DMA's for the 1st time in about one month, but the S&P 500 met resistance at the Key technical level.   

  Re-cap of the US Stock Market Action for the session ending 3 February 2010

   US stocks rose for the 3 day running Thursday 

 The DJIA gained 83.66 pts, or 0.81%, to close at 10,392.90, the S&P 500 rose 7.24 pts, or 0.66%, to close at 1,106.75, and the NAS tallied up a + 15.42 pts, or 0.69%, to end the session at 2,241.71.  The Big Q: Is the Cheap Money faucet off at the US Federal Reserve? The Big A: Perhaps… After the Bell Thursday the US Federal Reserve announced it was raising the discount rate charged banks for emergency loans. Investor Banks have relied heavily on near Zero interest rates, and have invested that low interest money into riskier investments, i.e., equities and commodities that yield high returns. The move, a signal the US economy is on the right track, maybe marks a retreat from the easy money policy. From my POV this is unusual timing for such a move, in that the this is Options Expiration Friday, and will likely create a lot of weeping and gnashing of teeth + may put a Bearish damper on a pretty good market week.

Bank stocks may take the hit and fall. The Select Sector SPDR Financial fund fell 1% after the Fed news yesterday.

The S&P 500 futures fell 9.7 pts about 5p on the news, the DJIA futures lost 68 pts, and the NAS 100 futures lost 13 pts on the News.

Volume and Breadth: trade of about 7.24B/shrs transacted on the NYSE,  American Stock Exchange, and the NAS, significantly below last year's estimated daily average of 9.65B/shrs. Advancers outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by 9 to 4, and on the NAS about 7 stocks rose for every 5 that fell.

                          Stocks to Watch Today

Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) and IBM (IBM)                  

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Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX) Up-Date 6 Last Look: January 7, 2010

February 19, 2010

Paul A. Ebeling, Jnr. Analyst

Today, let’s look at Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX), the Golden name in the world’s Gold mining sector: from a Technical POV. The overall indications, after Thursday’s (February 18) market action, are: Neutral, near term Neutral, mid-term Neutral, and long term Bearish. The recent Candle Stick analysis is: Very Bullish

** Chart by: http://www.stockta.com

Latest News and Opinion: Barrick to Spin Off 4 African Gold Mines

http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/18/barrick-to-spin-off-4-african-gold-mines/?partner=yahoofinance

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Thursday’s Market Action Close 39.23 + 1.37 Volume 17,741,400/shrs

There is a Bullish Harami on February 18, and one Gap open up on February 16 at: 36.83/37.36, support at 38.74, resistance at 40.71 and the 50 day exponential moving average is 38.21.

This is Barrick Gold Corporation: In the world of mining, Barrick Gold is the Gold Standard. The company became the world's One # One Gold producer, ahead of Newmont Mining and AngloGold Ashanti, after acquiring Placer Dome in 2006. Barrick puts out 8MM ozs of Gold annually and has 125MM ozs in proven and probable reserves. About ½ of its production comes from the North American operations, which include Goldstrike, located in Nevada's Carlin Trend Gold producing region. Outside of North America Barrick has active projects in Tanzania, Peru, and Australia. On the Placer Dome acquisition came huge copper mining operations that brought Barrick more than 6B Lbs of Copper reserves.

Note: In the metals mining sector demand is driven by industrial demand and economic growth, both domestic and foreign. A company’s profitability depends on volume and efficient operations. Large companies like Barrick can afford to discover and develop new deposits and increase reserves. Small companies typically own just one mine, limit exploration to that one property, and operate it as efficiently as possible. Gold mining today is highly automated; annual revenue per employee is approx. US$30

Gold and Politics

On August 15, 1971, US President, Richard Nixon unilaterally canceled the Bretton Woods system and stopped the direct convertibility of the United States dollar to gold. As a result, the U.S. dollar was decoupled from Gold, and Gold prices could fluctuate like any other commodity.

The data is limited when comparing the performance of Gold prices as they relate to the political affiliation of the President of the United States. There are some striking similarities between the performance of Gold prices during the great Gold Bull Market of the 1970s and today's Gold Bull Market and how the Presidential political affiliation was and is tilted.

When Barack Obama, was elected the 44th President of the United States of America, some Gold Bugs became extremely happy because the biggest Gold Bull Market in modern history peaked during a political landscape that is similar to what we see today.

Barrick Gold Corporation (HQ)

Peter Munk, Chairman and acting CEO

Brookfield Place, TD Canada Trust Tower, 161 Bay St., Ste. 3700Toronto, Ontario M5J 2S1, Canada 

Phone: 416-861-9911Fax: 416-861-2492Toll Free: 800-720-7415

www.barrick.com

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Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) Up-date 20 Last Look: February 2, 2010

February 19, 2010

Paul A. Ebeling, Jnr. Analyst

Today, let’s look at Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), the giant Gold and Copper miner, from a Technical POV. The overall indications, after Thursday’s (February 18) market action, are Neutral: in the near term Neutral, mid-term Neutral, and long term Neutral. The recent Candle Stick analysis is: Bullish.

**Chart by: http://www.stockta.com

Latest News and Opinion: Gold Prices Mixed

http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/story/10684340/1/gold-prices-slip.html?cm_ven=YAHOO&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA

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Thursday’s Market Action Close 76.60 + 1.48 Volume 18,851,400/shrs

There is a Bullish Engulfing Candle on February 18, and two Gaps open up between September 3, 2009 and February 16, 2010 at 62.24/74.85, the near term resistance is 78.28, support at 74.76, and the 50 day (EMA) exponential moving average is 76.37.

This is Freeport-McMoRan (FCX): Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. engages in the exploration, mining, and production of mineral properties primarily in Indonesia, North America, South America, and Africa. It focuses on the copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver prospects. The company holds interests in the Grasberg open pit and Deep Ore Zone projects in Indonesia. It also owns interests in the Grasberg, Kucing Liar, Mill Level Zone/Deep Mill Level Zone, and Big Gossan projects in Indonesia. In addition, the company holds interests in the Morenci project in Greenlee County, Arizona; the Safford project in Graham County, Arizona; the Bagdad project in Yavapai County in west-central, Arizona; the Sierrita project in Pima County, Arizona; the Miami project in Gila County, Arizona; the Chino and Tyrone project in southwestern New Mexico in Grant County; the Henderson project located approximately 42 miles west of Denver, Colorado; and the Climax molybdenum mine in Colorado, which are located in North America. Further, it owns interests in the Cerro Verde project located 20 miles southwest of Arequipa, Peru; the Candelaria project situated approximately 12 miles south of Copiapo in northern Chiles Atacama province; the Ojos del Salado project located approximately 10 miles east of Copiapo in northern Chiles Atacama province; the El Abra project situated 47 miles north of Calama in Chiles El Loa province, which are located in South America. Additionally, the company holds interests in the Tenke Fungurume project in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and the Atlantic Copper project in Huelva, Spain. At December 31, 2007, it had total consolidated recoverable proven and probable reserves of approximately 93.2 billion pounds of copper; 41.0 million ounces of gold; 2.0 billion pounds of molybdenum; 230.9 million ounces of silver; and 0.6 billion pounds of cobalt.

The Competitive Landscape

Demand is driven by industrial demand and economic growth, both domestic and foreign. Individual company profitability depends on volume and operating efficiency. Large companies can afford to discover and develop new deposits and increase reserves. Small companies typically own just one mine, limit exploration to that one property, and operate it as efficiently as possible. Metal ore mining is highly automated: annual revenue per employee is about US$300,000.

Metal Ore Mining Industry ForecastThe output of US metal mining is forecast to grow at an annual compounded rate of 5.4 % between 2008 and 2013.

Freeport-McMoRan (HQ)

Chief Exec. Officer, Pres Richard C. Adkerson

One North Central AvenuePhoenix, AZ 85004-4414United States Phone: 602-366-8100

http://www.fcx.com

Freeport-McMoRan Subsidiaries

Atlantic Copper, S.A., Chino Mines Company and Climax Molybdenum Company

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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Up-date 4 Last Look: December 8, 2009

February 19, 2010

Paul A. Ebeling, Jnr. Analyst

Today let’s look at First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), the developer and maker of photovoltaic (PV) cells, from a Technical POV. The overall indications, after Thursday’s (February 18) market action, are Neutral: in the near term Neutral, mid-term Neutral, and long term Neutral. The recent Candle Stick analysis is: Neutral

**Chart by: http://www.stockta.com

Latest News and Opinion: First Solar Q-4 profits slightly higher

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/First-Solar-4Q-profits-apf-2260859074.html?x=0&.v=4

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Thursday’s Market Action Close 126.29 + 2.07 Volume 4,198,100/shrs

There is one Gaps open up on February 16 at 115.9/116.04, the near term resistance is 127.09, support at 1125.16, and the 50 day (EMA) exponential moving average is 123.62.

This is First Solar, Inc. (FSLR): The Company designs, manufactures, and sells solar electric power modules using a proprietary thin film semiconductor technology. The company’s solar modules employ a thin layer of cadmium telluride semiconductor material to convert sunlight into electricity. It sells its products to project developers, system integrators, and operators of renewable energy projects primarily in Europe. First Solar also focuses on designing and deploying commercial solar projects for utilities in the United States. The company was founded in 1999. It was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, LLC, and changed its name to First Solar Holdings, Inc. and subsequently to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona

.Industries Where First Solar Competes

ElectronicsElectrical ProductsPower Generation & Storage (primary)

First Solar, Inc. (HQ)

Chairman and Chief Exec. Officer; Michael J. Ahearn 350 West Washington StreetSuite 600Tempe, AZ 85281-1244United StatesPhone: 602-414-9300Fax: 602-414-9400

http://www.firstsolar.com

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) Up-date 12 Last Look: December 21, 2009

February 19, 2010

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Paul A. Ebeling, Jnr. Analyst

Today let’s look at “Big Blue”, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), the World’s #1 provider of computer products and computer services, from a Technical POV. The overall indications, after Thursday’s (February 18) market action, are Neutral: in the near term Neutral, mid-term Neutral, and long term Neutral. The recent Candle Stick analysis is: Bearish

**Chart by: http://www.stockta.com

Latest News and Opinion: IBM Awarded Contract to Modernize the U.S. Government's Acquisition and Procurement System

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/IBM-Awarded-Contract-to-prnews-1341478277.html?x=0Thursday’s Market Action Close 127.81 + 1.48 Volume 5,526,700/shrs

There a Hammer on February 16, and one Gap open up on February 16 at 124.05/124.11, the near term resistance is 128.62, support at 126.61 and the 50 day (EMA) exponential moving average is 126.51.

This is IBM (IBM): “Big Blue” is the world's top provider of computer products and services. IBM is a leader in every market in which it competes, the company makes mainframes and servers, storage

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systems, and peripherals. Though perhaps still best known for its hardware, IBM's growing services business now accounts for more than half of its sales. Its IT services arm is the largest in the world and the company is also one of the largest providers of software, ranking #2, behind Microsoft, and semiconductors.

The Competitive Landscape

Demand for IT services is driven by rapid technological advances, but spending for these expensive products depends on the health of the US economy. The profitability of companies in the industry depends on maintaining technical expertise and on good marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing in market niches or by partnering with larger companies that want to offer a broad array of services. Only the large companies can provide outsourcing services to big corporate customers. Average annual revenue per employee is close to US$200,000.

Information Technology Industry Forecast

The output of US computer and data processing is forecast to grow at an annual compounded rate of 6.1% between 2008 and 2013. Data Sourced: December 2009

IBM (HQ)

Chairman, President, and CEO Samuel J. Palmisano

New Orchard Rd. Armonk, NY 10504United States  Phone: 914-499-1900Toll Free: 800-426-4968

http://www.ibm.com

IBM Subsidiaries

Cognos ULCIBM Australia LimitedIBM Canada Ltd.

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