Sunday Reading

Happy Mother’s Day!

Below are some links to articles that I am reading this evening as I settle down from a nice weekend with the family.  The upcoming week is going to be an important one in the stock market, as we are looking at a bullish sense to the markets after last week’s downturn.  Check out the Bloomberg Economic Calendar for the week’s upcoming announcements.

The Kirk Report – my favorite financial blogger – have you become a member yet?

The European Union seeking 600 billion Euro crisis package – yikes.

Don’t buy ’til Dow 9,000?  That is what Cramer is saying.

Will BP’s Deepwater Rig Disaster ruin future talks of off-shore drilling near the U.S.?

Will the SEC consider new trading rules after the famous 10% 15-minute drop last week?

Originally, the erroneous PG trade last week was said to have come from Citigroup, was it actually from Terra Nova?

Terra Nova says No.

Will historic crash pave way for Black Monday?

Weekly links from SMB Trading Blog

Imagine YouTube for traders.

Has anyone learned from the OnlineTradingAcademy?  What is your feedback?

My former teammate is having elbow problems and is seeking a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews.

Trading Nymph thinks that next week may actually be boring?

Jim Cramer’s portfolio of the week.

Should you walk away from your mortgage?

How big does your nest egg have to be?

Flexo has some Mother’s Day reading for your personal financial needs.

VIX implied volatility exceeds 2008 levels.

“We all know that getting a better-paying job is one of the main reasons to go to college. … But if you are ever tempted to go into a field or take a job only because the pay is high and for no other reason, be careful!” Ben Bernanke said in his commencement address.

Ivy commencement speakers vary in prestige.

Cleansing and reforming our financial system, by the Fuqua Research Blog.

Random thoughts and end of week wrap-up by Todd Harrison.

Happy trading and have a great start to your week tomorrow!