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To: Jenna who wrote (4518)	1/3/1998 10:38:00 AM
From: LastShadow	Respond to of 120523

1/5 SYMBOL CLOSE CHANGE CHANGE % AMD 19.312 1.562 8.80% BGEN 37.250 0.875 2.41% PAIR 20.937 1.562 8.06% SFA 18.125 1.375 8.21% Still long/bullish on stocks below AAPL 16.250 3.125 23.81% ABTI 2.937 0.344 13.25% ANDW 24.500 0.500 2.08% CPQ 59.625 3.125 5.53% FTPS 2.469 0.219 9.72% IMNT 16.437 0.187 1.15% PAIR 20.937 1.562 8.06% USAC 1.562 0.250 19.05% VTSS 38.312 0.562 1.49% WDC 17.250 1.250 7.81% The above were all posted last week. Although there were many stocks that gained last week, the bullish list indicates those with several days of incremental gains, strong technical momentum (chaikin, stochastics, etc.) and look to continue for this week. The only exception may be AAPL, which tends to climb rapidly and then drop off gradually. I think DollrBill or another (please forgive) in the RTTrader chat contributed that the following stocks will be added to the NAS 100 on Jan 7: ericy,rtrsy,amfm,imnx,apol,tecd,dura,ctxs,catp,awin,jcor lastshadow

To: Jenna who wrote (4518)	1/3/1998 10:39:00 AM
From: LastShadow	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 120523

Best Guess 1997 was an excellent trading year, even given the October dumping. 1998 looks to be even better. I would, however, caution that index-based Mutual Funds will probably take a beating, as well as many growth and aggressive funds. Financials, Household/Personal Care products, and tech mergers/takeovers appear to be the dominant sectors for the first quarter. There is also some great opportunity in the asian market for oversold stocks. European markets look to follow asia's problems, for the same reasons, only to less of an extent. The DJIA and S&P look to be exhausting themselves, with even the Utilities and Transportation indexes leveling. Small Caps may make a slight comeback in the first quarter due to opportunities for largest growth, but I don't see it being sustained due to the takeover effects. I don't have a call on the January effect yet, but if the market continues as expected, I think everyone will b glad that february is the shortest month. My advice is to reassess your risk position. Take profit where you can and cut your losses quickly. This will be no market to be slow to react in. Remember the basic rule: If its going down, then its going down. Period. Wait for strong recovery signals to reenter unless you daytrade precisely and attentively. End-of-day traders should do fine if you set protective stops at no more than 10% below your entry. I don't believe in luck or timing or that there are any secret methods or indicators. I believe that if you work diligently at this, use what works for you, stay aware of indicator drift, follow some sensible guidelines, and pay attention, this year can be as profitable as any other. For any new readers of the thread, I will repost some basic criteria for evaluating stock charts and perhaps Jenna will do the same for Fundamentals. Maybe AT, DollrBill, Lou , Ed, Joe and Toothdock will contribute in kind. lastshadow