A Sweet Move for Krispy Kreme

10/15/01 - 07:46 AM EDT

Gary B. Smith

I'm trying to think if trading could be any harder right now. Let's see, the market is wrestling with poor earnings, a potential recession, a ton of overhead and funds trying to do anything to avoid losses two years in a row. Oh yeah, there are also minor concerns like terrorism, war and anthrax.

A lot to digest, and if you feel like you're struggling right now, it's OK. We're all skiing on the double-black diamonds, and if you have an occasional tumble, don't beat yourself up. My gosh, after all of this tumult, I can guarantee easier times will be ahead!

Today, the Nasdaq, Student Loan Corp. (STU Quote - Cramer on STU - Stock Picks), Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD Quote - Cramer on KKD - Stock Picks), Echelon (ELON Quote - Cramer on ELON - Stock Picks), Chesapeake Energy (CHK Quote - Cramer on CHK - Stock Picks) and InterVoice-Brite (INTV Quote - Cramer on INTV - Stock Picks).








And that is the final word from the house that Ruth built, where if you're the Oakland A's, you have to be mighty concerned right now...

Gary B. Smith is a freelance writer who trades for his own account from his Maryland home using technical analysis. At time of publication, he held no positions in any securities mentioned in this column, although holdings can change at any time. Under no circumstances does the information in this column represent a recommendation to buy or sell stocks. Smith writes a daily technical analysis column for RealMoney.com and produces a daily premium product for TheStreet.com called The Chartman's Top Stocks. While he cannot provide investment advice or recommendations, he invites you to send your feedback to Gary B. Smith.
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