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    <description>I'm an active investor and trader with 4 years experience. I use a combination of Fundamental and Technical Analysis. I live in the Bay Area, California but attend college at the University of Delaware.

I grew up in the Bay Area in California about 45 minutes from San Francisco. This year I started college at the University of Delaware where I am double majoring in Finance and Economics. I became extremely interested in investments at a young age through watching CNBC. About four years ago I started very small investing in companies that I liked personally. My strategy and I have come a long way since then and I continue to learn everyday. I started my own E-Commerce business but have since retired, due to time constraints, when I began college. I aspire to work in the investment banking industry because its what I love doing. Any advice for me or tips you may have would be appreciated. If you have any questions about me or any of my articles just let me know.   </description>
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      <title>Charts For May 20th, 2013</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Before we get into these charts I just want to point out an interesting thing I noticed this weekend. For nearly the entire weekend the top articles trending on Seeking Alpha all delt with the same idea of a stock market bubble ready to burst. Isn't this a indicator that the market should continue higher? Is the street still, after the year we have had, waiting for a pullback to buy in? Be sure to follow me on Twitter @CircaAlpha and on StockTwits @Circa. For qualitative analysis check out my articles on Seeking Alpha.</p><p>BlackBerry (BBRY)</p><p>Doesn't this chart remind you a little of physical silver? When I was going through charts this weekend this one caught my eye because it look eerily similar to silver before silver's harsh breakdown into the low 20s. I was stalking a short all last week but unfortunately I couldn't get myself to pull the trigger. I looked towards options but the expensive premiums turned me off. On Thursday, shares closed below key support at $14.71 and in the process broke below both the 21-day and 50-day moving averages. Friday shares popped early in the session before finding resistance at the 50-day. Going forward, it looks like further downside is ahead. As my first target, I'm looking for a gap fill to $14.15 and then an eventual move to support around $13.</p><p><a href="https://www.tradingview.com/x/DLU7mrdo/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/DLU7mrdo/" width="640" height="400" /></a></p><p>Las Vegas Sands (LVS)</p><p>As predicted last weekend, Las Vegas Sands continued to the upside early in the week before stalling out just under $60 per share. Shares hit resistance at the upper bollinger band as the RSI signalled we were now in overbought territory. I actually sold my position mid week around $58.30 as it looked like shares were going to pullback further. I then took another long position about a dime higher at $58.40 before the was over. Going forward, I believe we could be on the verge of a cup and handle breakout above the key $60 price level. I remain bullish on the long term prospects of the company.</p><p><a href="https://www.tradingview.com/x/Ohq002eD/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/Ohq002eD/" width="640" height="401" /></a></p><p>Lululemon Athletica (LULU)</p><p>Shares have consolidated since hitting the upper bollinger bands early last week. LULU is starting to look tired at these levels with the RSI touching overbought levels. Watch $81.75 for near term resistance as shares topped out at this level previously last week. Should LULU trade over this area I would a expect a couple days of continuation to the upside. I may try a short position early in the week but will keep a close stop loss. I still remain weary of this company's long term growth potential especially in Asia. Is LULU just a fad?</p><p><a href="https://www.tradingview.com/x/HgqrsXAc/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/HgqrsXAc/" width="640" height="401" /></a></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[LVS]].</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 18:00:42 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Before we get into these charts I just want to point out an interesting thing I noticed this weekend. For nearly the entire weekend the top articles trending on Seeking Alpha all delt with the same idea of a stock market bubble ready to burst. Isn't this a indicator that the market should continue higher? Is the street still, after the year we have had, waiting for a pullback to buy in? Be sure to follow me on Twitter @CircaAlpha and on StockTwits @Circa. For qualitative analysis check out my articles on Seeking Alpha.</p><p>BlackBerry (BBRY)</p><p>Doesn't this chart remind you a little of physical silver? When I was going through charts this weekend this one caught my eye because it look eerily similar to silver before silver's harsh breakdown into the low 20s. I was stalking a short all last week but unfortunately I couldn't get myself to pull the trigger. I looked towards options but the expensive premiums turned me off. On Thursday, shares closed below key support at $14.71 and in the process broke below both the 21-day and 50-day moving averages. Friday shares popped early in the session before finding resistance at the 50-day. Going forward, it looks like further downside is ahead. As my first target, I'm looking for a gap fill to $14.15 and then an eventual move to support around $13.</p><p><a href="https://www.tradingview.com/x/DLU7mrdo/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/DLU7mrdo/" width="640" height="400" /></a></p><p>Las Vegas Sands (LVS)</p><p>As predicted last weekend, Las Vegas Sands continued to the upside early in the week before stalling out just under $60 per share. Shares hit resistance at the upper bollinger band as the RSI signalled we were now in overbought territory. I actually sold my position mid week around $58.30 as it looked like shares were going to pullback further. I then took another long position about a dime higher at $58.40 before the was over. Going forward, I believe we could be on the verge of a cup and handle breakout above the key $60 price level. I remain bullish on the long term prospects of the company.</p><p><a href="https://www.tradingview.com/x/Ohq002eD/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/Ohq002eD/" width="640" height="401" /></a></p><p>Lululemon Athletica (LULU)</p><p>Shares have consolidated since hitting the upper bollinger bands early last week. LULU is starting to look tired at these levels with the RSI touching overbought levels. Watch $81.75 for near term resistance as shares topped out at this level previously last week. Should LULU trade over this area I would a expect a couple days of continuation to the upside. I may try a short position early in the week but will keep a close stop loss. I still remain weary of this company's long term growth potential especially in Asia. Is LULU just a fad?</p><p><a href="https://www.tradingview.com/x/HgqrsXAc/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/HgqrsXAc/" width="640" height="401" /></a></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[LVS]].</p>]]>
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      <title>Charts For May 13th, 2013</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><b>Las Vegas Sands (LVS)</b></p><p>Las Vegas Sands finished strong on Friday closing at its highs for the day while breaking above $57.88. I am looking for a continuation to this breakout on Monday up to the top of the bollinger bands. I may be adding to my long position on an early pullback if we see broader market weakness.</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)</em><a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/5/12/saupload_lvs2.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/5/12/saupload_lvs2_thumb1.png" /></a></p><p><b>Nokia (NOK)</b></p><p>Nokia finished the week at its highs while closing above resistance. Shares closed above resistance seen at $3.60 and trend line resistance around $3.35. I am looking for a continuation candle on the weekly chart. I am looking to possibly take a long position early on Monday for a move to $4 per share.</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)</em><a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/5/12/saupload_nok1.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/5/12/saupload_nok1_thumb1.png" /></a></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[LVS]].</p><p><strong>Additional disclosure:</strong> I have no positions in NOK, but may initiate a long position in NOK over the next 72 hours.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 22:10:20 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><b>Las Vegas Sands (LVS)</b></p><p>Las Vegas Sands finished strong on Friday closing at its highs for the day while breaking above $57.88. I am looking for a continuation to this breakout on Monday up to the top of the bollinger bands. I may be adding to my long position on an early pullback if we see broader market weakness.</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)</em><a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/5/12/saupload_lvs2.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/5/12/saupload_lvs2_thumb1.png" /></a></p><p><b>Nokia (NOK)</b></p><p>Nokia finished the week at its highs while closing above resistance. Shares closed above resistance seen at $3.60 and trend line resistance around $3.35. I am looking for a continuation candle on the weekly chart. I am looking to possibly take a long position early on Monday for a move to $4 per share.</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)</em><a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/5/12/saupload_nok1.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/5/12/saupload_nok1_thumb1.png" /></a></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[LVS]].</p><p><strong>Additional disclosure:</strong> I have no positions in NOK, but may initiate a long position in NOK over the next 72 hours.</p>]]>
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      <title>Las Vegas Sands Nearing Support</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has pulled back over the last couple days after trading near $57 per share last week. Shares are nearing trend line support around $52.50 as well as the 50-day moving average at $52.93. I expect that shares will remain above the 50-day moving average and make a move back up to $57 in the near term. Over the course of this pull back, the RSI has fallen from overbought territory and now reads a 51. Shares have rebounded slightly since hitting the lows of the day at $53.10. For more information on Las Vegas Sands please refer to my <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1093821-is-las-vegas-sands-a-buy-for-2013" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">article</a> from earlier this year.</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)<a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/4/3/6590071-1365004691363517-Nathaniel-Matherson_origin.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/4/3/6590071-1365004691363517-Nathaniel-Matherson.png" hspace="6" vspace="6"  /></a></em></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[LVS]].</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:01:01 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has pulled back over the last couple days after trading near $57 per share last week. Shares are nearing trend line support around $52.50 as well as the 50-day moving average at $52.93. I expect that shares will remain above the 50-day moving average and make a move back up to $57 in the near term. Over the course of this pull back, the RSI has fallen from overbought territory and now reads a 51. Shares have rebounded slightly since hitting the lows of the day at $53.10. For more information on Las Vegas Sands please refer to my <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1093821-is-las-vegas-sands-a-buy-for-2013" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">article</a> from earlier this year.</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)<a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/4/3/6590071-1365004691363517-Nathaniel-Matherson_origin.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/4/3/6590071-1365004691363517-Nathaniel-Matherson.png" hspace="6" vspace="6"  /></a></em></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[LVS]].</p>]]>
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      <title>Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Short Interest Near Highs</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (ONCY) has pulled back after setting a 52-week high at $4.93 back in early February. Shares are currently trading at $2.97 after reporting promising results last week. In this short post, I just wanted to highlight that short interest in the company in nearing all time highs around 7 million. For more information on ONCY please see my article <em><a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1098611-5-biotech-stocks-to-watch-under-5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">5 Biotech Stocks To Watch Under $5</a>.</em></p><p><em>(click to enlarge)<a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/4/1/6590071-13648325655425637-Nathaniel-Matherson_origin.jpg" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/4/1/6590071-13648325655425637-Nathaniel-Matherson.jpg" hspace="6" vspace="6"  /></a></em></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[ONCY]].</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:11:46 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (ONCY) has pulled back after setting a 52-week high at $4.93 back in early February. Shares are currently trading at $2.97 after reporting promising results last week. In this short post, I just wanted to highlight that short interest in the company in nearing all time highs around 7 million. For more information on ONCY please see my article <em><a href="http://seekingalpha.com/article/1098611-5-biotech-stocks-to-watch-under-5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">5 Biotech Stocks To Watch Under $5</a>.</em></p><p><em>(click to enlarge)<a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/4/1/6590071-13648325655425637-Nathaniel-Matherson_origin.jpg" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/4/1/6590071-13648325655425637-Nathaniel-Matherson.jpg" hspace="6" vspace="6"  /></a></em></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[ONCY]].</p>]]>
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      <title>A Shorter Term Silver Trade Idea</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In my last article on the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) I suggested that the SLV would trade up to trend line resistance around $32 before possibly undergoing a decent pullback. At the time the SLV was trading around $30.60, soon after the article was published the SLV topped out around $31.60 before pulling back substantially to where it is today around $27.84. I advised the longer term investor to buy this pullback at the long term trend line resistance around $28.25 as I believe precious metals are a key component of any diversified portfolio. In this article, I will outline a simple shorter term trade which I will be looking to put on very soon.</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)<a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/3/26/6590071-13643094239577394-Nathaniel-Matherson_origin.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/3/26/6590071-13643094239577394-Nathaniel-Matherson.png" hspace="6" vspace="6"  /></a></em></p><p>Since moving below the major support of trend line (2), SLV has found support and I believe we will see yet another move back up to trend line (1). Should we see this move back up, I am looking to enter a short position around the 200 day moving average ($29.69). I will be using a close slop loss just above trend line (1) currently around $30.50. I am using such a close stop loss because a strong close above trend line (1) sets the SLV up for much higher prices very fast. I am setting my price target around $26.69 which is near the lows set back in 2012. Also, be aware that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has bottomed at 25 twice in the last 6 months. A move back down may slow if the RSI approaches this area again. Of course both the limit and stop loss orders will need to be adjusted to reflect time passing. The current risk reward ratio is favorable at 1:3.70.</p><p>For the long term, I remain bullish on silver for a variety of reasons but mainly due to my fears that fiat money will inevitably become worthless. A longer term investor should consider precious metals to better diversify their portfolio and use these pullbacks to slowly build positions overtime.</p><p><em>I cannot move the market nor am I trying to manipulate the price of silver in any way.</em></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[SLV]]. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.</p><p><strong>Additional disclosure:</strong> I may initiate a short position in SLV over the next 72 hours. I am long SLV through longer term call options as well as physical silver.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:35:03 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In my last article on the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) I suggested that the SLV would trade up to trend line resistance around $32 before possibly undergoing a decent pullback. At the time the SLV was trading around $30.60, soon after the article was published the SLV topped out around $31.60 before pulling back substantially to where it is today around $27.84. I advised the longer term investor to buy this pullback at the long term trend line resistance around $28.25 as I believe precious metals are a key component of any diversified portfolio. In this article, I will outline a simple shorter term trade which I will be looking to put on very soon.</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)<a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/3/26/6590071-13643094239577394-Nathaniel-Matherson_origin.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/3/26/6590071-13643094239577394-Nathaniel-Matherson.png" hspace="6" vspace="6"  /></a></em></p><p>Since moving below the major support of trend line (2), SLV has found support and I believe we will see yet another move back up to trend line (1). Should we see this move back up, I am looking to enter a short position around the 200 day moving average ($29.69). I will be using a close slop loss just above trend line (1) currently around $30.50. I am using such a close stop loss because a strong close above trend line (1) sets the SLV up for much higher prices very fast. I am setting my price target around $26.69 which is near the lows set back in 2012. Also, be aware that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has bottomed at 25 twice in the last 6 months. A move back down may slow if the RSI approaches this area again. Of course both the limit and stop loss orders will need to be adjusted to reflect time passing. The current risk reward ratio is favorable at 1:3.70.</p><p>For the long term, I remain bullish on silver for a variety of reasons but mainly due to my fears that fiat money will inevitably become worthless. A longer term investor should consider precious metals to better diversify their portfolio and use these pullbacks to slowly build positions overtime.</p><p><em>I cannot move the market nor am I trying to manipulate the price of silver in any way.</em></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[SLV]]. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.</p><p><strong>Additional disclosure:</strong> I may initiate a short position in SLV over the next 72 hours. I am long SLV through longer term call options as well as physical silver.</p>]]>
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      <title>Silver At A Key Area</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On Tuesday, the [[SLV]] closed at $30.76 which is just above the 50 day moving average at $30.74. Shares once again traded up to trend line resistance before falling back. Around the same level, shares found resistance at the top of the cloud. The SLV remains in the cloud, looking for direction. The RSI is coiling and ready to move. I believe we are at a breaking point right now! A move above the trend line would take us to about $32.00. Another move below the cloud should take us to the long term trend line resistance. Good luck to all!</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)<a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/2/6/6590071-13601590403064976-Nathaniel-Matherson_origin.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/2/6/6590071-13601590403064976-Nathaniel-Matherson.png" hspace="6" vspace="6"  /></a></em></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[SLV]].</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:58:53 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On Tuesday, the [[SLV]] closed at $30.76 which is just above the 50 day moving average at $30.74. Shares once again traded up to trend line resistance before falling back. Around the same level, shares found resistance at the top of the cloud. The SLV remains in the cloud, looking for direction. The RSI is coiling and ready to move. I believe we are at a breaking point right now! A move above the trend line would take us to about $32.00. Another move below the cloud should take us to the long term trend line resistance. Good luck to all!</p><p><em>(click to enlarge)<a href="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/2/6/6590071-13601590403064976-Nathaniel-Matherson_origin.png" rel="lightbox" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://static.cdn-seekingalpha.com/uploads/2013/2/6/6590071-13601590403064976-Nathaniel-Matherson.png" hspace="6" vspace="6"  /></a></em></p><p><strong>Disclosure: </strong>I am long [[SLV]].</p>]]>
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