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Yes, the recovery is this priced in, says Steve Cortes. The market has come a long way in December. And Europe continues to trade quite precariously. That too is hampering gains in the S&P. I’d take profits.
As far as I’m concerned the Chicago PMI data looked really good, counters Brian Kelly. I don't think this type of recovery is priced in. I’d buy stocks at these level - for the short term - based on this new data. Themes that have worked all year should continue to work. I’m bullish up to 1280 on the S&P.
The sideways action in market probably isn’t bad, adds Patty Edwards. We’re overbought and it makes sense that the S&P would pause. I too am buying – but strategically.
I expect we see a gangbuster January based on these numbers, adds Jon Najarian. From the inputs we're seeing, I have ag as well as hard commodities such as coal on my radar.
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BHP MAY BID FOR ANADARKO
According to published reports, BHP may make a bid for Anadarko , valuing the oil services name at $90 a share.
How should you game it?
I’d play this with options, says Jon Najarian, so you can limit your downside. I’m a buyer of the 80 calls and a seller of the February 85 calls.
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SWISS FRANC HITS A RECORD HIGH
All eyes are on the Swiss Franc with the currency hitting a record high. Is this the ultimate safe haven trade?
What’s the trade?
If you want to play the Swiss franc you can do it with CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust , explains Brian Kelly, but personally I wouldn’t touch it. 55% of the Swiss economy is exports and we know other parts of Europe are challenged.
In the space I’d watch US banks versus European banks, says Steve Cortes. I’m short Barclays; most European banks are down in Q4. Also I’m watching BBVA which is trading below $10. When it hits that level, typically we have trouble in Europe.
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ANALYSTS HIT FINANCIALS
The traders are watching the action in Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley , Thursday after analysts slammed estimates on both firms citing weak 4th quarter trading.
Are better times for the brokers ahead in January?
I do think January will be better for brokers, especially those with a great deal of commodity exposure, says Jon Najarian.
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BIG TROUBLE IN BIG CHINA?
The latest reports show China’s manufacturing growth hit a three-month low in December, while prices for factory inputs rose in December at their slowest rate in three months.
According to the Wall Street Journal, “the readings could indicate that a series of rate increases and other measures aimed at taming inflation are having some impact.”
What should you make of these developments?
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