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December 5, 2010 (FinancialWire) (http://www.financialwire.net/) — Recently posted technical-analytical posts featured the Oil Service HLDRS Trust ETF (OIH), the iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund (IWM), The S&P 500 SPDR ETF (SPY) and other stocks. Other commentaries discussed the Wikileaks controversy, press releases vs. news in the financial community, the vital role of independent equity research, naked short-selling and more:

“Defending Wikileaks” (By Lucy Komisar): I went on CTV, the Canadian News Network, to debate Martin Collicott, a former Canadian ambassador, over the Wikileaks document release. He opposed the release, making the usual arguments … (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2010/12/04/komisar-5/)

“Breakout For OIH” (By Frank Kollar): Shares of the Oil Service HLDRS Trust ETF (OIH) broke out above strong resistance that had held shares at the $130.00 level. On Wednesday, December 1, share prices gapped higher at the open and closed at $134.15. … (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2010/12/03/fa-dail-2/)

“'Equity Research Matters' Revisited” (Interview with Marshal Shichtman): FW:  In terms of markets and the economy, a great deal has happened in the last couple of years. MS:  Yes. Much has changed, but the principals remain the same … (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2010/12/03/shichtman-interview/)

“Insider Indictments Overlook Naked Shorting” (By Bud Burrell): As we have watched the indictments, subpoenas and arrests surrounding illegal insider trading, we have noted one glaring hole not yet addressed … (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2010/12/03/blog-watch-burrell-5/)

“IWM Breaks Out” (By Frank Kollar): Shares of the iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund (IWM) have broken-out above a long-term resistance level. The April, 2010, high at $74.13 was surpassed on strong volume Wednesday … (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2010/12/02/fa-daily-96/)

“Predictions On Start Treaty, President's Competence” (By “The Political Prophet”): We Predict that Congressional Republicans will continue to resist the pressure being exerted by President Obama to ratify the START Treaty but, contrary to his claim, their reluctance has more to do with the foreign policy incompetence … (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2010/12/02/prophet-treaty-competence/)

“Seasonal Market Tendencies Could Define Short Term Trend” (By Dr. Joe Duarte): The S&P 500 SPDR ETF (SPY) closed just above its 50-day moving average on 11-30.  That means that turn of the month mutual fund money may use the opportunity to enter the market. … (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2010/12/02/duarte-commentary-16/)

“Press Releases Are Not ‘News’” (By Todd Essary): The way information is disseminated through the financial community, particularly as it applies to the stock market and publicly-traded companies, is indicative of root issues that have grown into major problems in recent history … (continued at http://www.financialwire.net/2010/12/04/essary/)

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