Peridot - thanks big time.  I really appreciate this.

Thanks

Ralph

You buying this trend line cross?

I think you are spot on!  Paulson throws his cronies a bone.  WOW!

Thanks RP, always appreciated.

Ralph

Dylan - Declare yourself a bank holding company and buy your new car with TARP money.

I remember the bottom in 1990-1991 was $6.54.   WOW!

Dodger - Agree with the big move.  We have had 4 sucessful tests of the low.  I think it is up from here.  Won't bet the ranch and the dog, but I think an up move will confound the majority.

Myself not included - Does anyone know how to get Large Block Volume?  Somebody mentioned to me that large block volume has diminished in the recent weeks.  I have no way to see this.  Any Ideas?

Ralph   computer guru LOL

Saturn - When I read your posts, I'm reminded of Art Cashin talking about the little boy who searching a horse stall 5 feet deep in manure exclaiming "there must be a pony in here somewhere!"  I value your posts because because it keeps me thinking about the other side.

I think you are right about the financials leading us out of this market, but I don't think that is now.  They will be a "U" bottom and not a "V" bottom.  But who knows, we have never seen government intervention to this extent before.

Keep up the good work.

Ralph

time frames are getting tighter.

I'm seeing great support at ZERO.

rp _ I am looking at a 5 min chart of SPY and I increased the time period to 180 days.  My chart goes back now to 2-28-2008.  Hope this helps. 

Second that!

If I want politics, I put on Jerry Springer!

Yes, I like it a lot, although I'm wary because of Matt's advice about a possible pullback.  I added around 31 and will add on a pullback.  I think that hedge fund liquidations for year end redemptions were huge.  It doesn't mean that no hedge fund will ever revisit this area.  I think that some money will come back, enough for a decent return.

It's funny, I remember in 1990, a market somewhat similar to now.  Two stocks that clearly outperformed were AMGN and IMNX.  God, I'm getting old!

A software program I have,  looks at fib time clusters and we are a small peak today and Monday FWIW

Matt- Thanks.  I hope you and Steve get a great chance to unwind and live life "outside the charts".  The last six weeks have been more stressfull than we care to admit, and when you raise that toast at the wedding, think about how lucky you are to share good times with friends.  Have a great trip.

Matt - Do you displace your 16 and 34 ema by 2?

Anthony Mozillo, the poster child for corporate greed.  When he was asked about the failure of his company and all his employees out on the street, his answer "Capitalism isn't perfect"

Any thoughts?