Water's Importance To Athletes By: Julie Austin | - Nearly 60% of the body's total weight is water. It's one of the most important nutrients an athlete can consume. It improves digestion, helps maintain body temperature, and helps with circulation. Sweating is the way the body regulates its temperature. An athlete that doesn't drink enough water isn't able to sweat adequately and their body temperature will get too high. Even a small amount of dehydration is enough to impact performance. Thirst isn't an indicator of dehydration. Dehydration can o ... Tags:water, dehydration, athlete, sweat, sports drink, replace fluids, wrist water bottle, swiggies, athletic performance, NASDAQ
Microchip Announces Analog Resistive Usb Touch-screen Controller By: Aaron Sam | - Bangalore, August 17, 2011: Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today launched the mTouch AR1100 Analog Resistive USB Touch-Screen Controller. Building upon the AR1000 Analog Resistive Touch-Screen Controller series, the AR1100 controller is a high-performance, USB plug-and-play device that offers advanced calibration capabilities as a USB mouse or single-input digitizer. The new controller is available as a turnkey chip or board ... Tags:Microchip, USB, AR1100, NASDAQ, SSOP.
Stock Market Charts"€"george"€™s Analysis This Week By: Profit confidential | - A month ago, I expressed my concerns with the S&P chart and thought stocks were set for additional weakness. My Investment advice was to be careful and not to chase stocks. Even after the one-day surge on Tuesday, I thought it was largely due to an extreme oversold condition resulting from stocks closing lower in seven of eight sessions. In my view, the bias continues to be negative and, until there is a base formation, I sense that stocks may edge lower.
Why Nasdaq 100 By: Viktor Ka | - The Nasdaq 100 index is one of the most analyzed indexes on the US stock market. It comprises one hundred biggest non financial companies from the technology market sector. The Nasdaq 100 index is also known as a hi-tech index. We may say with high degree of confidence that the Nasdaq 100 index is the most popular (number one index) on the Nasdaq electronic stock market exchange.
The Sp 500 Index By: Viktor Ka | - The S&P 500 index is one of the most tracked indexes in the world and it consists of 500 Large-Cap publicly traded corporations. Majority of these companies are American largest public companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq Exchange. The S&P 500 index is considered as the best index that describes the U.S stock market sentiment by those investors who uses index technical analysis to track the market trend.
The Nasdaq - Critical Facts You Ought To Be Aware Of By: Markus Keniry | - If you're a beginner or are remotely interested in investing, you'll encounter the terms Dow Jones, NYSE or the NASDAQ quite often. One who is seriously interested in the stock market ought to understand these first before going full swing into investing hard-earned money in stocks. This article is going to be a beginner's lesson in understanding the NASDAQ.
Both the NYSE and the NASDAQ are stock exchanges. In its simplest terms, a stock exchange is where people go to if they want t ... Tags:nasdaq, stock trading, stock exchange
What Are Electronic Communication Networks (ecn)? By: Portfoliorunner | - Today everyone who's involved in operations on the US stock market knows about ECNs. But there are not many people who really understand the basic principles of ECNs. This article explains the most important things about ECN systems.
ECN is an automated computer trading system. The first ECN was INSTINET a trading network established in 1969, long before the term ECN appeared in dictionaries. Most of the other ECNs (ISLAND, REDI, ARCHIPELAGO, BLOOMBERG, BRUT) have been built on ... Tags:ECN, NASDAQ, electronic communication networks
Brcm, Rfmd And Nuec Stock Updates From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - NuEarth Corporation (Pink Sheets:NUEC) a manufacturer and marketer of Clean & Green products and technology, reported that NUECs Laboratory and Research Division TerraSolv SA has renegotiated and finalized its Joint Venture Agreement with Laboratorio Internazionale Agricoltura, S/p/A (LIA) of Italy.
The Finalizing of the Joint Venture Continuation Agreement brings 2 new laboratory projects to TerraSolv.
CBIS is at the forefront of pharmaceutical medical marijuana research and development. CBIS works with world authorities on phytocannabinoid science targeting critical illnesses, and adheres to scientific methodologies to develop, produce, and commercialize phytocannabinoid-based pharmaceutical products.
CRWE release news that its sales this year have already surpassed $1,000,000.
This compares to $232,510 for the three quarters ending September 30, 2009 and $ 659,907 total sales for the year 2009.
Kenneth Bosket, President and CEO of Crown Equity Holdings Inc. commented "Based on our sales to date, we had more than 4 times the sales for the same period last year and are 34% ahead of last year's total sales." Tags:Crown Equity Holdings Inc., CRWE.OB, nasdaq:orex, nasdaq:ult
Power3 Medical To Aquire Rozetta Cell Life Stock Updates On Prot And Brcd- Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - Power3 Medical Products, Inc. (OTCBB:PWRM), a leading proteomics company focused on the development of innovative diagnostic tests in the fields of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the stock of Rozetta-Cell Life Sciences, Inc.
PWRM plans to effectuate the acquisition of Rozetta-Cell by merging Rozetta-Cell with and into PWRM, with PWRM remaining as the surviving company in the merger. The acquisition of Roz ... Tags:BRCD, brocade, nasdaq:brcd, otc:prot, otc:pwrm, penny to buc
Stock Update On Nwtt, Pfe, And Ecty From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - NW Tech Capital Inc.s (PINK SHEETS:NWTT) Canada-based subsidiary Bermal Contracting Ltd. announces that the company is nearing a supply agreement with Grass Kings Landscaping Co. Bermal Contracting CEO Raffaella Bernar reported that negotiations with the popular new landscaper for purchase of Bermal stackable flagstone and patio flagstone are nearing their successful conclusion.
Stock Update On Cbis, Wpnv And Siri From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - Cannabis Science, Inc. (OTCBB:CBIS), a pioneering U.S. biotech company developing pharmaceutical cannabis products, has issued a statement regarding a Canadian study on marijuana and intractable post-traumatic or post-surgery neuropathic pain that did not respond to conventional treatment.
In this multi-billion dollar market, this is very encouraging news for CBIS shareholders as even small doses of cannabis provided relief from chronic, neuropathic pain, which may be caused by phys ... Tags:cannabis science, cbis.ob, nasdaq:siri, otc:cbis, penny to b
Analyzing Trends In The Stock Market By: Mark Nicholas | - Please take a view at S & P & NASDAQ for the four or five months. The stock market is in a trading range and have actually anywhere apart from up and down within that range.
Sideways stock market are always difficult for investors in stock market as well as existing markets aren't any exception.
Despite the roller coaster economy of the past two years, the energy drink market has fared rather well according to several recent industry reports. According to a report titled Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Energy Drinks Dominate the Functional Beverage Market in the U.S. and since its introduction in 1997, the energy drink market is thace fastest growing segment in the bevera ... Tags:EQ Labs, eqlb.ob, kore nutrition inc., kore.ob, nasdaq:ttwo,
Pennytobuck Stock Updates On Nuec, Sigm And Cpwr By: Bill Pennyman | - NuEarth Corporation(Pink Sheets:NUEC) a manufacturer and marketer of Clean & Green products and technology, reported that NUECs Laboratory and Research Division TerraSolv SA has renegotiated and finalized its Joint Venture Agreement with Laboratorio Internazionale Agricoltura, S/p/A (LIA) of Italy.
The Finalizing of the Joint Venture Continuation Agreement brings 2 new laboratory projects to TerraSolv. These projects are valued currently valued at more than $1.5 ... Tags:compuware corporation, CPWR, nasdaq:cpwr, nasdaq:sigm, nu ea
Stock Updates On Evca , Prot And Brcd From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - EVCARCO (OTC:EVCA), is a publicly held company in alternative energy vehicles that has recently reported that the board of directors has approved the expansion of its operations into South America. EVCA has appointed Bogota, Colombia as its base of operations for the Texas Corporation. EVCA which is focused on alternative and clean energy vehicles, has seen a dramatic increase of inquires from South America as well as specific government requests to supply all electric units for fleet use. ... Tags:BRCD, brocade, EVCA.ob, evcarco, nasdaq:brcd, otc:evca, otc:
Despite the roller coaster economy of the past two years, the energy drink market has fared rather well according to several recent industry reports. According to a report titled Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Energy Drinks Dominate the Functional Beverage Market in the U.S. and since its introduction in 1997, the energy drink market is the fastest ... Tags:enernoc, ENOC, hall, kore nutrition inc., kore.ob, nasdaq:en
Stock Update On Prot, Nvda, Stri From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - Proteonomix, Inc., (OTCBB:PROT.OB) a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics based upon the use of human cells and their derivatives, announced on August 6, that it has formed a new subsidiary called X Gen Medical LLC, a Nevis Virgin Island entity. X Gen Medical has been established with the intention of conducting business in the global medical marketplace. Proteonomix plans on utilizing X Gen Medical to serve as a platform for joint ventures with medical facilities worldwide. ... Tags:nasdaq:nvda, NVDA, nvidia corporation, nyse:stri, otc:prot,
Layn, Rexx And Evca Stock Report From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - EVCARCO (OTCBB:EVCA) is an aggressive company continually exploring new markets to expand its business. EVCA is engaged in high level projects to develop Hybrid Engine systems which will be used for US Military Applications that have been approved by the EVCA board of directors. EVCARCO is already developing applications for both wartime and homeland security in collaboration with Military Spec Units.
Life, Hlf And Prot Stock Updates From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - Proteonomix, Inc., (OTCBB:PROT.OB) a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics based upon the use of human cells and their derivatives, announced on August 6, that it has formed a new subsidiary called X Gen Medical LLC, a Nevis Virgin Island entity. X Gen Medical has been established with the intention of conducting business in the global medical marketplace. Proteonomix plans on utilizing X Gen Medical to serve as a platform for joint ventures with medical facilities worldwide. ... Tags:herbalife, hlf, LIFE, life technologies corporation, nasdaq:
Pennytobuck Stock Update On Yong, Mon, And Nuec By: Bill Pennyman | - NuEarth Corporation (Pink Sheets:NUEC) a manufacturer and marketer of Clean & Green products and technology, reported that NUECs Laboratory and Research Division TerraSolv SA has renegotiated and finalized its Joint Venture Agreement with Laboratorio Internazionale Agricoltura, S/p/A (LIA) of Italy.
Pennytobuck's Thursday Stocks To Watch : Matk And Prot By: Bill Pennyman | - Martek Biosciences Corporation (Nasdaq:MATK) reported on September 1st, 2010, the release of it's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Revenues for the third quarter were $117.2 million, up 51% from $77.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.
GAAP net income was $11.9 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, an increase of 33% compared to $8.9 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The ... Tags:justin handy, martek biosciences corporation, matk, nasdaq:m
Stock Reported On Wynn, Hygs And Nuec From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - NuEarth Corporation (NUEC.PK), a manufacturer and marketer of Clean & Green products and technology, reports that the companys Laboratory and Research Division TerraSolv SA has renegotiated and finalized its Joint Venture Agreement with Laboratorio Internazionale Agricoltura, S/p/A (LIA) of Italy.
The Finalizing of the Joint Venture Continuation Agreement brings 2 new laboratory projects to TerraSolv. These projects are valued currently valued at more than $1.5 ... Tags:hydrogenics corporation, HYGS, justin handy, nasdaq:hygs, na
Stock Update On Pwrm, Eqlb, Prot And Stem From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - EQ Labs, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EQLB) announced on August 30th, 2010, that poker superstar and celebrity spokesperson Vanessa Rousso appeared with EQLBs CEO Mo Owens on the Las Vegas affiliate of ABC television (KTNV - Channel 13) promoting EQ Labs effervescent energy tablet.
Mr. Owens and Ms. Rousso announced a major promotion for Labor Day Weekend at the Convention Center location of Walgreens in Las Vegas for EQ Labs Smart Energy Drink. EQLB is expecting a very large audie ... Tags:EQ Labs, EQLB.PK, justin handy, nasdaq:stem, otc:pwrm, penny
Pennytobuck Stock Update On Sny, Xomad And Prot By: Bill Pennyman | - PROTEONOMIX, INC. (OTCBB:PROT), a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics based upon the use of human cells and their derivatives.
Mr. Michael Cohen, Chairman and CEO, is scheduling a multi-city European road trip to create additional awareness of the PROT investment opportunity to institutional investors.
The trip is scheduled for early October, Mr. Cohen will discuss with sophisticated investors the recent contract to establish a joint venture with a ... Tags:justin handy, nasdaq:xomad, nyse:sny, otc:prot, penny to buc
Stock Highlight From Pennytobuck On Nwtt, Powr, Prot And Abt For August 31st, 2010 By: Bill Pennyman | - NW Tech Capital Inc., (PINK SHEETS:NWTT) recently reported that the company is currently working on raising the company value back for its shareholders and seeks viable candidates to merge into NWTT. The company management has been seeking viable businesses to vend in in North America, Asia, and Europe. NWTT is determined to reenter the public markets as a viable and respectable business.
Hawk, Cvx And Tgmp Stock Update From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - American Power Corporation (OTCBB:TGMP) announced that it will proceed to kick start the development of its advanced Pace Coal Project in Judith Basin County, Montana.
TGMP acquired roughly 29,000 acres, which make up the Pace Coal Project. In 1979 Mobil Oil Co. (now ExxonMobil) drilled 30 holes over 14,000 of the project's acreage, and delivered 45 samples which were later sent to an independent laboratory for analysis.
PWRM, a bio-technology company, engages in the development and marketing of diagnostic tests in the fields of cancer, and neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases in the United States. PWRMS products include BC-SeraPro, a proteomic blood serum test for the early detection of breast cancer; and NuroPro, a serum test for the detection of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimers disease, and Pa ... Tags:enzo biochem, genzyme, justin handy, nasdaq:genz, nyse:enz,
Mr. Michael Cohen, Chairman and CEO, is scheduling a multi-city European road trip to create additional awareness of the PROT investment opportunity to institutional investors.
The trip is scheduled for early October, Mr. Cohen will discuss with sophisticated investors the recent contract to establish a joint venture with a ... Tags:ARQL, arqule inc., ivanhoe energy, justin handy, nasdaq:arql
Mslp, Stem On Pennytobucks Stock Watchlist For August 27th, 2010 By: Bill Pennyman | -
MusclePharm Corporation (OTCBB:MSLP), one of the fastest growing nutritional supplement companies in the United States with a proprietary formulation used in eight performance products, reported the appointment of Mariel Selbovitz, MPH, as Director of Global Therapeutics Product Procurement Development.
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an international financing institution that invests the worlds money to battle disease. To date, i ... Tags:justin handy, mslp.ob, MusclePharm, nasdaq:stem, otc:mslp, p
Stock Update On Sgrp, Wfmi, Nuec From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - NuEarth Corporation(Pink Sheets:NUEC) a manufacturer and marketer of Clean & Green products and technology, reported that NUECs Laboratory and Research Division TerraSolv SA has renegotiated and finalized its Joint Venture Agreement with Laboratorio Internazionale Agricoltura, S/p/A (LIA) of Italy.
The Finalizing of the Joint Venture Continuation Agreement brings 2 new laboratory projects to TerraSolv. These projects are valued currently valued at more than $1.5 ... Tags:justin handy, nasdaq:sgrp, nasdaq:wfmi, nuearth corporation,
PWRM, a bio-technology company, engages in the development and marketing of diagnostic tests in the fields of cancer, and neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases in the United States. PWRMS products include BC-SeraPro, a proteomic blood serum test for the early detection of breast cancer; and NuroPro, a serum test for the detection of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimers disease, and Pa ... Tags:herbalife, hlf, justin handy, nasdaq:stem, nyse:hlf, otc:pwr
Stock Update On Ulta, Taxs And Stei From Pennytobuck.com By: Bill Pennyman | - TaxMasters, Inc. (OTCBB:TAXS), the IRS tax relief company and a leading provider of tax representation services, is increasing its commitment to the highest quality of customer service by inaugurating TMU, an ongoing comprehensive, customized internal training program.
A couple of years ago, TAXS recognized that it had the opportunity to create an in-house program designed to keep its employees educated about the ever-changing complexities of the tax code. TMU, second to none in t ... Tags:justin handy, nasdaq:stei, nasdaq:ulta, otc:taxs, penny to b
Pennytobuck.com Stock Highlights On Payx, Nv, Nwtt By: Bill Pennyman | - NW Tech Capital Inc.'s (PINK SHEETS:NWTT) (http://www.nwtechcapital.com) Canada-based subsidiary Bermal Contracting Ltd. announces that NWTT is nearing a supply agreement with Grass Kings Landscaping Co.
Bermal Contracting CEO Raffaella Bernar reported that negotiations with the popular new landscaper for purchase of Bermal stackable flagstone and patio flagstone are nearing their successful conclusion.
Pennytobuck Stock Highlight On Prot, Stem, And Nvo By: Bill Pennyman | - PROTEONOMIX, INC. (OTCBB:PROT), a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics based upon the use of human cells and their derivatives.
Mr. Michael Cohen, Chairman and CEO, is scheduling a multi-city European road trip to create additional awareness of the PROT investment opportunity to institutional investors.
The trip is scheduled for early October, Mr. Cohen will discuss with sophisticated investors the recent contract to establish a joint venture with a ... Tags:justin handy, nasdaq:stem, novo nordisk, nvo, nyse:nvo, otc:
PWRM, a bio-technology company, engages in the development and marketing of diagnostic tests in the fields of cancer, and neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases in the United States. PWRMS products include BC-SeraPro, a proteomic blood serum test for the early detection of breast cancer; and NuroPro, a serum test for the detection of neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimers diseas ... Tags:celution, cytori therapeutics, cytx, justin handy, nasdaq:cy
Stem And Prot On Pennytobuck.com's Stock Watchlist By: Bill Pennyman | - PROTEONOMIX, INC. (OTCBB:PROT), a biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics based upon the use of human cells and their derivatives.
Mr. Michael Cohen, Chairman and CEO, is scheduling a multi-city European road trip to create additional awareness of the PROT investment opportunity to institutional investors.
The trip is scheduled for early October, Mr. Cohen will discuss with sophisticated investors the recent contract to establish a joint venture with a ... Tags:justin handy, nasdaq:stem, otc:prot, penny to buck, prot.ob,
Going back to the July period of 2008 you are able to draw three circles above the highs of a distribution pattern. The main reason I it is known as a distribution pattern is that officially, it's not a Head and Shoulders or any other pattern. By evaluating the pattern nevertheless, we do note that it's a distribution pattern that results from profit taking and shorting.
Financial Futures Contracts -- Nasdaq 100 And Russell 2000 By: Richard Stooker | - Many day traders like to work with NASDAQ stocks, because they tend to be more high tech, sexy and popular. Although the big bubble of the 1990s burst, they are still highly volatile.
The regular NASDAQ 100 contract is $100 X the index value. It's quoted in dollars. One tick is $25 per .25 points.
The e-mini NASDAQ 100 contract is one-fifth the above. The contract is $20 X the index value, and one tick is $5 per .25 points.
How Nasdaq Got Its Start By: John Howell | - NASDAQ trading stands for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. The exchange later realized that the full name had become obsolete and now prefers to simply be called by the acronym NASDAQ.
NASDAQ trading got its start as the first-ever electronic trading market in the United States and it is currently the fourth largest stock exchange by market capitalization in the world. With 3,700 companies currently using it to trade, it has the largest trading volume ... Tags:NASDAQ trading
Nasdaq Canada Market By: Viktor Ka | - Nasdaq Canada is a subsidiary of the Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. Putting into simple words, this is the Nasdaq Stock Exchange extended within Canada. Through the Nasdaq Canada Canadian investors have immediate trading access to all Nasdaq listed stocks which allow to raise capital more efficiently. Initially Nasdaq Canada has been regulated jointly by the NASDR and the Quebec Securities Commission (CVMQ) and was opened on 21 November 2000 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. At the same time as Nasdaq init ... Tags:nasdaq canada, nasdaq, stock market, exchange, stock echange, market, canada
About Nasdaq Indexes By: Viktor Ka | - Over the last couple of years the NASDAQ Exchange has lunched a big number of different indices that cover not just NASDAQ market and US economy, but characterize the different markets all over the globe.
The same as before the NASDAQ 100 and NASDAQ Composite indexes are the most popular indexes from this group. The NASDAQ Biotechnology and other older indexes are popular as well. Lately due to the financial situation on the US market, such indexes as NASDAQ 100 Financial, NASDAQ ... Tags:Nasdaq, Nasdaq 100, index, index trading, nasdaq 100 financi
About Us Indexes By: Viktor Ka | - If you take the main index groups that cover US economy you will find that S&P group of indexes is the most popular group and securities that track S&P indexes are the most traded ones. The group of Standard & Poors indexes is one of the most widely used and most recognized not just in the US but over the world. The other main groups of indexes are: DOW, NASDAQ, Russell, NYSE and AMEX indexes.
Nasdaq 100 Index By: Viktor Ka | - Nasdaq 100 index is one of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq 100 stock exchange. This index is value-weighted. Nasdaq 100 does not contain financial companies. This index is therefore different from the S&P500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI, Dow 30 or simply DOW).
Nasdaq 100 began on January 31, 1985. NASDAQ Financial -100 Index was introduced on the same day as Nasdaq 100. This explains why the financial companies were and still are excluded from t ... Tags:Nasdaq, QQQQ, Nasdaq 100, NDX, QQQ, stock, stock exchange, Nasdaq 100 stock
Lantis Laser, Inc. (OTC:LLSR) had a very profitable trading session today and showed a gain of 76.99% at the close. LLSR traded 641,600 shares and increased $0.0174 per share to close at a PPS of $0.04. The stock saw prints as high as $0.07 after releasing news regarding a letter of intent to merge with Perio-Imaging Inc. The press release states that merger between the two companies would be an all stock transaction but fails to me ... Tags:penny stocks, NASDAQ, stock news, stock newsletter
Learning About The Nasdaq Market By: Caterina Christakos | - Premarket prices are important indicators for those who invest in stocks on the NASDAQ. They believe these prices are a good indicator of what the market will be like in regular hours of trading. Premarket trading is from 8:00am to 9:30am EST, and regular trading begins concurrently at 8:00am EST. The NASDAQ-100 is comprised of the most significant 100 stocks on the NASDAQ. The NASDAQ has attracted more than 20,000 investment portfolio managers. The NASDAQ is the largest US electronic sto ... Tags:dow jones, nasdaq, market, trading, NYSE, investment, portfolio, stock market, online trading, electronic,
Nasdaq Stock Market- The Biggest American Market By: Mark Crisp | - The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations system (NASDAQ) is an American market of stocks established in 1971. It is operated and owned by Nasdaq Stock Market inc. and is the wider screen based electronic online trading of equity security in the USA.
Many investors from all over the world are nowadays trading on the electronic trading stock market called NASDAQ. The market has been up and running for about 36 years and is growing at a fast pace. There are d ... Tags:nasdaq stock market, online trading, electronic trading
Emini Futures S&p 500 And Nasdaq 100 : Basic Trading Info By: Michael Taylor | - What are Index Futures?
Future contracts originate from commodity trading. A future contract is an obligation to buy/sell a certain quantity of commodity at a specific date for a specific price determined at the outset of the contract. Future contracts are frequently used for hedging risks and also for speculation.
For example, with the recent hike in oil prices, an airline company which uses a lot of fuel might want to hedge it's exposure to oil prices through the purcha ... Tags:emini, S&P 500, futures, nasdaq 100, day trade, index futures,
