Jun 25, How to Trade a Doji Candlestick Pattern

How do you tell when the market will offer nice pullbacks or when it will trade off of momentum? The easiest way to check this is to look at the ADX indicator.

Readings below 25 indicate that the market will offer nice pullbacks to initiate swing trades. Readings above 25 indicate a strong trend - pullbacks will be shallow or nonexistent.

As long as the ADX indicator is above 25 and sloping up, the market will continue to trade off of momentum. Momentum is lost when it begins to slope down.

It's not a perfect technical indicator (none are) but it does a good job of telling you the current strength of the trend.

Not sure if you already know about this but EWI has their 2013 State of the Global Markets Report available. It's a worthy read - and it's free.

Download it here

I'm not sure how long it will be available so grab it while you can!

Take a look at the following chart:

H&R Block (HRB) recently broke out decisively (arrow) through resistance (highlighted). This stock is now in first pullback mode and could create a nice trading opportunity if it prints a reversal candle.

The one problem that I see is that this stock is in a mature trend which could lead to failure patterns.

Still, this is definitely one to keep an eye on when the market resumes trading.

I know from experience that a stock should move in your favor within a day or two after your entry. If it doesn't then it will likely go against you. Here is a recent trade that I had:

This stock pulled back and formed a bottoming tail and then an engulfing candlestick pattern. So I bought the stock. Then I waited...and waited...and the stock went nowhere. So I dumped it after a couple of days.

The first question that should come to your mind when this happens is:

Where are the buyers?

They aren't there.

Time to get out.

Feb 29, How to Trade the Hammer Candlestick Pattern More Effectively

How do you tell when the market will offer nice pullbacks or when it will trade off of momentum? The easiest way to check this is to look at the ADX indicator.

Readings below 25 indicate that the market will offer nice pullbacks to initiate swing trades. Readings above 25 indicate a strong trend - pullbacks will be shallow or nonexistent.

As long as the ADX indicator is above 25 and sloping up, the market will continue to trade off of momentum. Momentum is lost when it begins to slope down.

It's not a perfect technical indicator (none are) but it does a good job of telling you the current strength of the trend.

Not sure if you already know about this but EWI has their 2013 State of the Global Markets Report available. It's a worthy read - and it's free.

Download it here

I'm not sure how long it will be available so grab it while you can!

Take a look at the following chart:

H&R Block (HRB) recently broke out decisively (arrow) through resistance (highlighted). This stock is now in first pullback mode and could create a nice trading opportunity if it prints a reversal candle.

The one problem that I see is that this stock is in a mature trend which could lead to failure patterns.

Still, this is definitely one to keep an eye on when the market resumes trading.

I know from experience that a stock should move in your favor within a day or two after your entry. If it doesn't then it will likely go against you. Here is a recent trade that I had:

This stock pulled back and formed a bottoming tail and then an engulfing candlestick pattern. So I bought the stock. Then I waited...and waited...and the stock went nowhere. So I dumped it after a couple of days.

The first question that should come to your mind when this happens is:

Where are the buyers?

They aren't there.

Time to get out.

Why Cloud Computing for Global Trade Compliance?

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AppId is over the quota

When it comes to managing global trade, no two company’s needs are exactly alike. Likewise there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to global trade compliance – customization is key!

Utilizing cloud computing, Integration Point allows companies to customize the best solution, implementing modules as required on a functional, geographical and corporate priority basis.  Each product within the suite of Integration Point products works synergistically with each other – allowing companies to pick and choose what products are needed to create an overall global trade compliance solution best suited for the current needs.

Integration Point is built using the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, providing companies – big and small – with the ability to effectively manage trade compliance needs without requiring large IT investment. Whether a company starts with one solution or several, the web-based architecture easily allows other trade compliance solutions to be added in a timely and cost-effective manner. Integration Point provides a solution to all trade needs in one integrated platform.

See our Infographic to put it all in perspective, and learn what solutions exist and how your company can implement a complete global trade compliance solution!

Date of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's 2012 Trade Symposium in Washington, DC Changed to October 29-30, 2012

August 08, 2012 Date of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's 2012 Trade Symposium in Washington, DC Changed to October 29-30, 2012

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that the 2012 East Coast Trade Symposium to be held in Washington, DC has been moved from September 27-29 to October 29–30, 2012.

Further information regarding the Symposium's agenda and online registration will be available on this page on CBP's website and registration is expected to open during mid-August.

A subscription to the live Webcast of the event will also be offered this year for those that cannot attend in person.

Because of the venue's size, CBP will limit attendance to three representatives from the same company.

 

Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance Closed Due to Building Fire

March 21, 2012 Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance Closed Due to Building Fire

The State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade (DDTC) controls announced today that a fire occurred early Tuesday morning, March 20, in a portion of the Washington, DC office complex that includes the Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (DTCC).

The fire occurred before normal duty hours and there were no reports of injury. The fire did not impact DTCC, but the office experienced fairly significant water damage. Other offices within the DDTC were not impacted. As a result, DTCC was closed yesterday and remains closed while damage assessment teams survey conditions. While temporary space is being prepared for the compliance staff, this effort is expected to take 2 to 3 days to complete.

DTCC expects to return to a normal level of operation within one week. In the meantime, industry will experience delays in contacting members of the compliance staff and in the issuance of new and renewing registrations.

 

Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year From International Trade Law News and Letter to Santa Regarding Possible Compliance Violations

December 21, 2012 Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year From International Trade Law News and Letter to Santa Regarding Possible Compliance Violations

Season's Greetings and Happy New Year to all of our loyal readers and clients around the world. See you in 2013. 

In the spirit of the holiday season, and back by popular demand, below a letter to Santa regarding a number of alleged violations of import, export and other laws and regulations. 
—Doug Jacobson 
Letter to Mr. Claus from ScroogeMcGrinch  By Dennis Salvey, Trade Compliance Manager of iDirect Inc. (reprinted with permission)

DearMr. Claus,

Weregret to inform you that your annual distribution of toys and gifts will notbe permitted to proceed this year due to multiple Trade Complianceviolations. Each of the below listed “alleged” violations are under reviewand until each is resolved, your gift-giving enterprise is suspended from itsnormal course of surreptitiously sliding up and down chimneys.
1.  The Office of Export Enforcement (OEE) has opened an investigationregarding the potentially illegal exports of toys and gifts from the U.S.without the proper export licenses, customs declarations or documentation. TheExport Administration Regulations (EAR) clearly defines an export as being themovement of goods, services, toys, gifts or technology from the U.S. toany other country by any means including reindeer powered sleighs. Thereis no exception for Magic, as your voluntary disclosure alludes to.
2.   OEE isalso considering placing 2 of your cohorts on the Denied Parties List. Donderand Blitzen are suspected of diverting toys and gifts into embargoed countriesfor the nefarious purpose of bringing joy to the world. Vixen may also be namedas an accomplice. Dancer, Prancer and Comet’s alibi of being contestants onDancing with the Stars during the time of the alleged incident is holding upfor now. Incidentally, Interpol has some questions for you concerning two of yourknown alias’ Father Christmas and Kris Kringle.”
3.   Incorrectapplication of Incoterm© DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) has resulted in millions ofgifts held by Customs agencies around the world as you are not a registeredimporter in any country in which you do business.  Although all of your customers (recipients)wanted to receive those gifts, not one of them was willing to act as theImporter of Record. The exception was little Billy Johnson of Des Moines Iowawho attempted bribing a customs official with a box of candy canes and nowfaces 5 years hard labor in Santa’s workshop on an FCPA charge. The total finesfor storage by the respective Customs agencies are in the gazillions of dollarsand must be paid before the gifts can be returned to the North Pole at yourexpense. Be advised that when paying fines in the currency of board games,only Monopoly and the Christmas Game currencies are acceptable.
4.   TheAirwaybills used on your last 400 delivery episodes issued by “Fairy LandAirlines” is very questionable. It turns out that the dimensional weight versusthe actual weight is impossible to calculate. In addition, the North Pole isnot recognized as a valid Country of Origin.
5.  Speakingof Country of Origin, you claim that all of the material used in the making ofevery gift as well as all of the labor is a direct product of the North Pole.The World Customs Organization cannot verify that the materials needed to makeall of these gifts could conceivably come from the North Pole. The criteria of “Grown,Produced or Manufactured in a specific country” used to determine origin is anabsolute, international law does not recognize “Magic” as part of thesecriteria. They are also looking into unfair labor practices brought before theworld court, by a group known as the International Little Brotherhood of Elves.”
6.   The entered value you have reported on these toys and gifts is too low tohave been manufactured in the North Pole. Your financial records will besubpoenaed unless you can otherwise validate the low value claim before yournext distribution season. If North Pole currency, “The Saint Nickel”, was usedin your valuation methodology, be prepared to show its value against the U.S.dollar, the Euro and the Yen at the time the determination was made as NorthPole currency (the Saint Nickel) is not listed by any of the world’s financialmarkets.  
7.   Weare astonished at the number of paternity suits filing in from all over theworld. These suits all start the same way; “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Clauseunderneath the mistletoe last night.” World courts will act with discretion indetermining the validity of these claims; BUT we cannot guarantee that Mrs.Clause will not become aware of them at some point.
8.   TheEPA and equivalent agencies around the world are investigating complaints ofexcessive reindeer emissions (droppings). The fact that some farmers welcomethis will not be considered a mitigating factor when and if the case goes tocourt.
9.   Your“naughty / nice” list has raised more than a few eyebrows. Servicing those onthe nice list while refusing to do business with those on the naughty list is adirect violation of the U.S. Antiboycott rules as well as violating thediscrimination laws in countries in which you do business. The leagues of “NicePolar Bears” in the North Pole don’t seem to mind too much but the league of“Naughty Penguins” in the South Pole is especially outraged.10. Investigationsinto privacy laws have also been opened concerning the allegation that; “yousee them when their sleeping and know when their awake”. However, all of theseinvestigations will be dropped if you surrender the Intellectual Propertyrights to these methods to the CIA, FBI, Mussed, M5, and the KGB.
11. Finally;the red blinking light on Rudolf’s nose interferes with air traffic control andUFO sightings. The FCC, the FAA and the History Channel are investigating. Youand Rudolf will be summoned to Roswell for a hearing on this issue. My advice;do not arrive at these hearings in the company sled.

Until each of the aboveissues is resolved you are hereby ordered to cease and desist your annual toys and gifts distribution or holiday cheer-spreading, as you refer to it. 

Asan aside (not a Trade Compliance issue) the World Health Organization will berescinding your status as a role model due to your weight and poor diet of milkand cookies at every house. This is not the type of example they expect from aperson that children look up to.

Respectfully, 

Scrooge McGrinch
Bah Humbug Division, office of BIS (Big Important Stuff)

Going Beyond Price: 10 Key Buying Criteria For Trade Show Displays

When you’re shopping for your next trade show display, it’s all too easy to focus just on the price.  After all, price is easy to judge – whoever costs the least, wins.

And yet, price is not the same as value.  When you buy based on value, you find that spending a little more money may get you a lot more value in return.

So here are 10 other criteria beyond price that experienced exhibit buyers know to look for.

Let’s start with the display:

1.  Quality:  Be careful about buying a disposable display online, only to last for a show or two.  A high-quality display will look great at your first show with its better fit and finish, plus look great longer with more durable materials and smarter engineering.

2.  Total Cost of Ownership:   Look beyond just the initial purchasing price.  Over the course of the life of the exhibit, you will spend – and potentially save – much more on exhibit shipping, drayage, I&D, storage, and refurbishing.  Get an estimate for the life of your exhibit, about 3 to 5 years.  You will be surprised how much an innovative modular exhibit can save you.  Your exhibit house should know when to offer exhibit rental to further stretch your budget.

3.  Flexibility:  How stuck are you with that exhibit shape you see in the rendering?  Will you be able to easily change your booth size up or down, and change your graphics to fit your evolving marketing messages?   If your initial display is not flexible, it may force you to buy another.

4.  Functionality:  Your trade show booth is more than a billboard; it’s also a work space.  Therefore, your exhibit needs to work for your trade show objectives and support your staff.  So if you need product demo spaces, storage, monitor mounts, meeting areas, wire management, leads slots, and the like, make sure that’s included in the designs you are considering.

Now, consider the factors relating to who you buy your exhibit from:

5.  Customer Service:  With your hectic schedule, buyers require a supportive exhibit house that returns your calls promptly.  Their responsiveness saves you time.  The best vendors genuinely want to help you long-term, because they have your best interests at heart.  A service-oriented exhibit house will even travel with you to your biggest shows to ensure your success, and has team members everywhere to help you away from home.

6.  Design For Marketing Results:  While anyone can “make it pretty,” you need an exhibit house that has shown it knows how to help you build your brand, generate sales leads, and boosts your trade show ROI.  They know how to translate your marketing objectives into a creative exhibit that gets attention and supports your booth staff.  They help your company win more business at trade shows.

7.  Trade Show Marketing Expertise:  While not brain surgery, trade shows are harder than they appear at first.  Find a vendor who freely shares their knowledge about what works in trade show marketing, and gives you expert guidance all along the way.

8.  Industry Knowledge:  An exhibit house that is more than just a builder, but also has demonstrated success for exhibitors in your own industry.  They know your show, your vertical market, and even what appeals to your buyer.

9.  Wide Selection:   Save some more time and get a better fit for you with a vendor that can be a one-stop shop for all your needs – from tabletops and portable inlines, to island exhibits of varying sizes.  So with just one call you get it all.

10.  Online Asset Management:   Because you don’t have time to wrestle with your exhibit assets anymore, innovative exhibit houses provide an online tool to manage your assets, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  So you can say where you want your exhibit to go without the stress and hassle of phone tag and voice mail.

Buying a trade show exhibit is a big decision for a trade show marketer.  You are committing to a look that will define your company at its key industry shows, you are investing in a tool to help grow your business, and you are choosing a vendor who will make or break your success.

So when you are shopping for your next trade show display, consider value instead of price.  You may just find that it’s not how much it costs that matters, but how much it’s worth.

Dec 2, How to Trade Using Candlesticks [Video]

How do you tell when the market will offer nice pullbacks or when it will trade off of momentum? The easiest way to check this is to look at the ADX indicator.

Readings below 25 indicate that the market will offer nice pullbacks to initiate swing trades. Readings above 25 indicate a strong trend - pullbacks will be shallow or nonexistent.

As long as the ADX indicator is above 25 and sloping up, the market will continue to trade off of momentum. Momentum is lost when it begins to slope down.

It's not a perfect technical indicator (none are) but it does a good job of telling you the current strength of the trend.

Not sure if you already know about this but EWI has their 2013 State of the Global Markets Report available. It's a worthy read - and it's free.

Download it here

I'm not sure how long it will be available so grab it while you can!

Take a look at the following chart:

H&R Block (HRB) recently broke out decisively (arrow) through resistance (highlighted). This stock is now in first pullback mode and could create a nice trading opportunity if it prints a reversal candle.

The one problem that I see is that this stock is in a mature trend which could lead to failure patterns.

Still, this is definitely one to keep an eye on when the market resumes trading.

I know from experience that a stock should move in your favor within a day or two after your entry. If it doesn't then it will likely go against you. Here is a recent trade that I had:

This stock pulled back and formed a bottoming tail and then an engulfing candlestick pattern. So I bought the stock. Then I waited...and waited...and the stock went nowhere. So I dumped it after a couple of days.

The first question that should come to your mind when this happens is:

Where are the buyers?

They aren't there.

Time to get out.

Aug 1, How to Find the Strongest Stocks to Trade

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AppId is over the quota

How do you tell when the market will offer nice pullbacks or when it will trade off of momentum? The easiest way to check this is to look at the ADX indicator.

Readings below 25 indicate that the market will offer nice pullbacks to initiate swing trades. Readings above 25 indicate a strong trend - pullbacks will be shallow or nonexistent.

As long as the ADX indicator is above 25 and sloping up, the market will continue to trade off of momentum. Momentum is lost when it begins to slope down.

It's not a perfect technical indicator (none are) but it does a good job of telling you the current strength of the trend.

Not sure if you already know about this but EWI has their 2013 State of the Global Markets Report available. It's a worthy read - and it's free.

Download it here

I'm not sure how long it will be available so grab it while you can!

Take a look at the following chart:

H&R Block (HRB) recently broke out decisively (arrow) through resistance (highlighted). This stock is now in first pullback mode and could create a nice trading opportunity if it prints a reversal candle.

The one problem that I see is that this stock is in a mature trend which could lead to failure patterns.

Still, this is definitely one to keep an eye on when the market resumes trading.

I know from experience that a stock should move in your favor within a day or two after your entry. If it doesn't then it will likely go against you. Here is a recent trade that I had:

This stock pulled back and formed a bottoming tail and then an engulfing candlestick pattern. So I bought the stock. Then I waited...and waited...and the stock went nowhere. So I dumped it after a couple of days.

The first question that should come to your mind when this happens is:

Where are the buyers?

They aren't there.

Time to get out.