Learning Markets Trader Podcast Series

In today's podcast Learning Markets analysts discussed the recent round of housing data and what traders are still waiting for before becoming more confident about stocks.

In today's podcast Learning Markets analysts discussed the pros and cons of pre-market and after-hours trading. While it may sound suductive and provide some benefits, there are also additional risks involved.

In today's podcast Learning Markets analysts discussed the potential problems (there are many) and possible benefits (very few) of VIX based ETFs.

In today's podcast Learning Markets analysts will define the major stock indexes and why they diverge from each other before corrections in the market.

In today's podcast Learning Markets analysts discuss China's pledge to continue buying European debt and support the efforts of the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In today's podcast Learning Markets analysts will discuss sentiment indicators and what they are telling traders about the major market indexes as they pause at resistance.

Nearly 70% of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) is driven by consumer spending. Knowing whether consumers are confident or not gives us key insights into what to expect from the future.

Analysts and large indstitutional investors will sometimes discuss "whisper numbers" that reveal updated or more aggressive estimate for a stock's earnings report that are not released to the general public.

Rising short interest can be a sign of growing bearishness, but too much short interest can also be a warning sign for a potential bullish short squeeze. Learn what to watch for and how to take advantage of short interest data.

Learn why stock splits happen and how it can affect the stocks and options that you own - including Apple.

Initial public offerings (IPOs) have held a place of wonder and awe in the market zeitgeist since the dot-com boom of the 1990s, but sometimes getting in on an IPO isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Traders are focused on a potential disruption from Greece, but where have the biggest surprises come from in the past?

It doesn't matter whether you agree with it or not, the market is always right. Of course, the market can also be extremely fickle. That's why you shouldn't fight the tape, but you can't take it for granted either.

Despite the lack of confidence expressed by the Fed, Traders accepted today's news as a good thing. Will this trend continue and how long can the Fed keep buyers happy?

With the bullish start to 2012 the U.S. stock market has enjoyed, many traders are wondering if the "January Effect" is going to play out this year. Does a bullish January mean a bullish 2012? Come find out.