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| | ADVERTISEMENT | | Why optionsXpress Because we understand what you're looking for in an online broker! Get customized order entry, all levels of investor education, powerful tools, and exceptional customer service! See for yourself! | | | Go to top | | Analytical Toolbox: Varying Indicator Settings | | Traders are pretty much aware that markets tend to head downwards more quickly than they move upwards. With this in mind what does it mean for your indicator settings? In July this article series focused on the trading techniques and philosophies of Andrew Cardwell—a seasoned trader who uses the Relative Strength Index [RSI] in ways that impressed even Welles Wilder. While Cardwell has determined that Wilder's default setting of 14 was optimal, does this mean traders should use the default settings for all indicators? Click here to continue reading...
By Clare White, CMT, Optionetics.com
Contributing Writer and Options Strategist
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Weekly Outlook: August 18, 2008
For a second straight week a flurry of earnings reports from the retail universe will try to maintain a position of relative strength with investors.
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RANTS & RAVES
Economic Watchdog, August 18
This week will pale in comparison to last week, but energy prices will remain in the spotlight.
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UNDER THE RADAR
Commodities Roundup: Crude Oil
Crude oil could be approaching value levels for put sellers.
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COMMUNITY QUESTIONS
Interview Central: Brent Harris, Part III
Jeff Neal continues his chat with the President of Brent Harris Elliott Wave, a company that provides a daily online advisory service.
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| | Indexes & Quotes | | DOW | 11464.92 | -194.92 |  | | S&P 500 | 1,277.92 | -20.28 | | | NASDAQ | 2,414.31 | -38.21 | | | VIX | 21.17 | 1.59 |  | | | | Highest % Price Increase for Puts | Option
Symbol | Closing
Price | Change | | | CCJTF | 1.20 | 1.12 | | | MOSTT | 2.65 | 2.30 | | | RZTB | 1.33 | 1.10 | | | CEOTH | 5.60 | 4.58 | | | PYPTO | 5.40 | 4.35 | | | | | Highest % Price Increase for Calls | Option
Symbol | Closing
Price | Change | | | QSUHQ | 7.60 | 7.55 | | | IRFHD | 2.53 | 2.50 | | | CYHJ | 2.67 | 2.62 | | | QSUHP | 12.60 | 12.20 | | | ELNHV | 1.55 | 1.48 | | | |  Know a friend or colleague who might like our newsletter? Are you ready to take charge of your financial future?
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