rather than pick out individual stocks to trade, it can often be worthwhile to trade the indices themselves, especially in times of high volatility.

for those so inclined, i attach below charts for FTSE and FTSE 250, though one might equally be tempted to trade Dow or S&P, which is significantly broader in its coverage, or even NASDAQ

for ease of reading, i have attached 1 year and 3 month charts in each instance

Skinny you still long?

6522.5 gone short

Any knowledge of result of Prelim UoM Consumer sentiment, is it 1355 in USA yet?

79.9 Chris as against 81.9 expected.

sticky - TSLA is a US stock and i don't think there's a thread for it as most don't or can't trade there

Shortie - no, I'm baby sitting today so a bit preoccupied.

Thanks Plateman.

Chris - bookmark this or similar.

OK Skinny, have a good weekend mate..

And you too - the things we do to help our kids!

Ok thanks skinny, I rarely trade indeces but useful to have thanks.

House builders opening 2 to 4% higher......... HelptoBuy 2020

Yes thats what Osbourne said on Andrew Mar Sunday morning. I bought TW. when (Credit Suisse) said the ride for housebuilding shares was over last week .

I so nearly sold TW. last week after a ride from 70p. Sometimes lethargy is rewarding :-)

Can anyone think of any other sectors that MAY benefit from the budget?. Obviously estate agents.

Didnt get to read sunday newspapers was watching that shower up at Old Trafford.

Isnt he doing something with small pensions.???

Gold up again.....steadily rising every day....

Got ABG and HGM up 7% today but HGM as Russian assets.

Should soon start to benefit the minnows...OMI...GFM(zinc and gold)....and perhaps a few explorers as projects become feasible again....though you need longterm hedging for that perhaps..

Should continue to rise Goldfinger.....heading for 1400 dollars an ounce...