Following are the key questions into the close. How should you trade?
NORDIES HEADING NORTH? After positive results from Kohl's and Wal-Mart, do you buy Nordstrom before earnings after the close?
I wouldn’t get infront of the earnings, given where the consumer has been, says Zach Karabell of RiverTwice.
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BANK BOUNCE: Bank shares are bouncing mid-day, should you buy into the close?
No, absolutely not. I’d sell into the close, counsels Greg Troccoli of Opalesque.
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BANK ON BARCLAYS? Barclays surged higher after an upgrade at Morgan Stanley, should you buy?
I’d be a buyer, muses Fast Money trader Tim Seymour. They’ve won market share.
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FORD MOTORING HIGHER: As Chrysler and GM announce dealership closings today, Ford is trading higher, do you buy?
I’d be a buyer, counsels Jared Levy of Peak6.
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Trader disclosure: On May 14th, 2009, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC’s Fast Money were owned by the Fast Money traders;
Seymour Is Short (NUE)
Seymour Owns (PBR)
Seymour OWns (TSL)
Karabell Owns (JPM)
