Stock Market and Economic forecast using common sense analysis and decision making techniques. Focus is on the US Dollar, Commodities (CRB Index), Bonds (10 Yr. Treasuries), and the Stock Market (DJIA 30). Gold, silver and oil are often discussed when relating to commodities. How to Turn 000 into Million or Collapse Trading Stocks! Stocks trading in this portfolio started out at k 1/28/10. Each week the worst stock is sold and a new stock is added. Stock performance will be compared to the buy and hold stock strategy at the end of 1 year. Stocks covered this week include: Tempur Pedic, Continental Resources, El Paso Pipeline, Endo Pharmaceuticals, and Speadtrum Communications. One stock will be sold and a new stock will be bought!

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European markets positive as investors await key US non farm payroll figures out at 1.30pm (GMT)

Corporate earnings news overshadows events in Egypt, and the UK service sector joins manufacturing in showing good growth for Janaury.

Fears over events in Egypt are cast aside by rising commodity markets and corporate earnings, giving UK markets a boost.

The UK economy retracts in Q4 2010 and knocks the markets, cooling fears of a sudden interest rate hike.

UK equities push back towards recent highs as Apple dominates news ahead of its results tonight.

UK markets move lower as China raises bank reserve rates again, whilst ARM holdings again leaves the rest in its wake.

Markets weaken as Euro slides against Dollar pressure and everyone holds their breath before US Non-Farm Payrolls.

2011 starts with a bang as UK equities open the year strongly with BP in the headlines for the right reasons.