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  • Michael Kudrna
    Small entry for a day trade in $PPC at 7.90 avg and will increase on break above HOD. Big volume mover $$ $SPY $TBT keeping stops tight
    4 hours ago
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    • Michael Kudrna: there she blows
      4 hours ago
      • Michael Kudrna
        Protecting Capital is just as important in a downtrend as making money in a bull market. I'm a seller today, not buyer $$ $SPY $TBT $QQQ
        Mon, 1:25 PM
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        • mun2000: smart Michael I am with you sold before the bubble burst .Now do not get in this releif rally .EU wil get back in the news
          Mon, 2:37 PM
        • Michael Kudrna: Dont discount the ability for EU Fluff Headlines, but much murky water ahead with debt discussions again in US and weaker econ data
          1 day ago
          • Michael Kudrna
            Staying patient yet again. May be boring, but Im not racking up losses either. Do homework, create a shopping list, and be ready $$ $SPY
            Thu, 11:00 AM
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            • Michael Kudrna: Tough to say, I dont subscribe to Cramers one size fits all Lightning Round. I'd need to know your time frames and risk tolerance for each
              Thu, 5:00 PM
            • tomseek: Haha, lightning round. Doesn't matter. Just some ideas. Tom
              Fri, 12:53 AM
              • Michael Kudrna
                Would not trust this is anything more than a bounce in a downtrend. Staying patient in mostly cash, minimizing losses, waiting $$ $SPY
                Wed, 10:39 AM
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                  • Michael Kudrna
                    Standing aside still with high levels of cash. Seeing more weakness than I anticipated, but skeptical we fall too much farther just yet $SPX
                    May 9, 10:39 AM
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                      • Michael Kudrna
                        $DEJ news out, I added to replenish my long-term position. Will gladly add on weaker action
                        May 7, 1:42 PM
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                          • Michael Kudrna
                            Not expecting much downside in the short-term here, more sector rotation as we near support in $SPY $SPX high levels of cash still
                            May 7, 11:05 AM
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                            • Michael Kudrna: We'll have some resistance, that's for sure, but don't discount the light volume rallies we've seen over the past few years
                              May 7, 3:17 PM
                            • Michael Kudrna: These light volume rallies have made the most seasoned of traders look foolish, myself included. However I don't trust summer trading
                              May 7, 3:17 PM
                              • Michael Kudrna
                                Opportunities developing in beaten oil stocks. Many starting to look oversold $SPY
                                May 4, 1:10 PM
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                                • Hillbilly Stock Star: I like OXY, Long.
                                  May 4, 1:30 PM
                                • Michael Kudrna: We really need a "like" button or something so I can quickly agree with you without having to type it out all the time
                                  May 7, 1:44 PM
                                  • Michael Kudrna
                                    1360 seems a logical target for bulls to rush in $SPX $SPY so will trade based on that thesis and keep high levels of cash.
                                    May 4, 11:26 AM
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                                      • Michael Kudrna
                                        As noted yesterday on my main website, $DEJ activity was good selling opp, now buying opp is starting. Good signs for DEJ, not bad $$ $SPY
                                        May 3, 11:40 AM
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                                        • Sundowner: It hit .28 briefly not long ago. Wouldn't concern me at all...It's my lottery ticket.
                                          May 4, 2:26 PM
                                        • Michael Kudrna: From a technical perspective, it would be concerning. Should not test that area again anytime soon without something troubling happening
                                          May 7, 3:35 PM
                                          • Michael Kudrna
                                            Increased $CLDX trade at $4.50 on large volume increase today, will look to reduce before day is over and reposition portfolio $$ $SPY
                                            Apr 30, 10:15 AM
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                                            • Michael Kudrna: Sleep would probably help me, ha
                                              May 7, 3:34 PM
                                            • John Rayhall: I know the feeling my friend
                                              May 8, 3:06 PM
                                              • Michael Kudrna
                                                Havent made many moves lately in this market, but long-term position $GST is moving so I'll be looking to trim on this strength $$ $SPY
                                                Apr 26, 11:17 AM
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                                                • Michael Kudrna: Looking for a pullback below 2.80 on light volume to reload, so far I'm not getting it
                                                  Apr 30, 11:37 AM
                                                • Michael Kudrna: Still have not added back to position, waiting on further weakness else will ride existing position higher.
                                                  May 1, 2:30 PM
                                                  • Michael Kudrna
                                                    I'm in complete day-trade and long-term mode, swing trades non-existent in my port for now until short-term market path clears up $$
                                                    Apr 20, 12:00 PM
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                                                      • Michael Kudrna
                                                        Solids earnings helping put in a bottom, among other data, looking to dip toes in water more, stalking $CLDX & $NOG, radar list on site $$
                                                        Apr 20, 9:39 AM
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                                                          • Michael Kudrna
                                                            $IWM looks weak & may move back down to 79 area. Being that I trade small to mid caps, I'm still staying on sidelines for now $$ #KSMT
                                                            Apr 19, 9:34 AM
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                                                              • Michael Kudrna
                                                                Made my first buy in a while & added to long-term spec play $GST at 2.58, below cost basis. Will trim on bounce, no trust in market still
                                                                Apr 17, 10:07 AM
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                                                                  • Michael Kudrna
                                                                    TIPSTER: Will Spanish Austerity's Latest Sacrificial Lamb Be... Freedom Of Speech? $TBT $SPY $QQQ $DIA $IWM $$ http://bit.ly/HOROLd
                                                                    Apr 16, 11:11 PM
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                                                                      • Michael Kudrna
                                                                        On an ugly day, it's good to see some garbage spec oil stocks performing well. About the only positive sign so far today $$ $SPY
                                                                        Apr 13, 10:31 AM
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                                                                          • Michael Kudrna
                                                                            Very important lesson to remember, high levels of cash can fix most any bad trade. We could bounce for a few days, but stay prepared $SPY $$
                                                                            Apr 11, 12:22 PM
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                                                                            • Garfield23: SPY has broken the 1370 mark twice now in 2 days...this is confirmation to the downside, get ready for the bottom to fall out
                                                                              Apr 11, 12:26 PM
                                                                              • Michael Kudrna
                                                                                While we are due for a few bullish days, I'm still skeptical this bounce can last just yet. Downsizing, not buying more $$ #KSMT $SPY
                                                                                Apr 11, 10:08 AM
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