The Surest Way to Profit in the New Year

2008 has been a heck of a year, to say the least, and I'm currently taking some much-needed time off to ring in the new year with my family and friends. But, of course, I'd never forget about my faithful WaveWatchers, so I left this week's rant in good hands. I enlisted Chris Johnson, the editor of the Earnings Edge trading service, which is designed to help you make options profits around corporate earnings and other market events. Chris has the closest thing to a sure bet as you can get in this market, and he's going to share it with you.

Have a safe and happy New Year's!

Toby

2009 Outlook For Stock Traders

The next housing crisis is about to start, and it's going to be bigger than the subprime mess that triggered the worst economic quagmire in decades.

And there are three more big problems ahead for the economy.

To get the whole story and find out what you need to do to make 2009 a profitable year, keep reading.

Don't Buy Into the Retail Hype

We have been hit with a nonstop barrage of stories about the lousy holiday shopping season. The message is clear: Sales were down. Discounts were up.

The traditional late-December sales were introduced before the Thanksgiving leftovers had even been digested. And even those who were brave enough to fight the (albeit smaller) crowds were taking home fewer shopping bags.

I think we get it by now. But, surprisingly, the market didn't.

Sales might have been in the tank, but the market kept wearing its rose-colored glasses as far as keeping retail stocks afloat. Basically, Wall Street was waiting for Santa Claus to show up.

Anyone want to volunteer to tell Wall Street that the Tooth Fairy isn't real, either?

I like to trade around events -- and I don't mean Wall Street-induced occurrences that may or may not occur, like the Santa rally the pundits predicted that never managed to materialize this year (or, for that matter, last year).

No, I look forward to bona fide, mark-it-on-your-calendar, you-can-set-your-watch-by-it extravaganzas like quarterly earnings seasons.

Although companies report their gains and losses all year 'round, the bulk are concentrated four times during the calendar year. And if you're looking to play the next one for profits, you're just in time!

Keep reading to find out how you can get in on the action.

Hope, Change and 6 Money-Doublers in the Next 90 Days!

Most Americans are fed up with the status quo, so a message of "hope" and "change" carried the day for Barack Obama.

The President-elect is already taking action to get the economy back on track, and that makes now a great time to be a trader.

Take five minutes to find out how you're going to make six money-doublers in the next 90 days.

Watch 'Bulls & Bears' on Fox News

Toby will not be appearing on "Bulls & Bears" this week, but be sure to tune in to Fox News Channel this weekend to watch the rest of the crew for their weekly market roundtable as they kick off the Fox News Channel business block on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m. Eastern. ("Bulls & Bears" replays at 4 p.m. Eastern, Sunday, Jan. 4, and 4 a.m. Eastern, Monday, Jan. 5.) Or you can catch the show Saturday evenings at 6 p.m. Eastern on the Fox Business Network.

The Most Effective Trading Strategy Known to Man

You may have heard that there are only two sure things in life: death and taxes.

Actually, there's one more: Ken Trester.

He's had 25 straight years of profits -- not one losing year. And he's done it using a trading strategy that's simple, but so effective.

Read the full story.

Join ChangeWave at the Orlando Money Show

Get your free tickets to The World Money Show and join ChangeWave and InvestorPlace Media, Feb. 4-7, 2009, at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Fla.

You'll learn how to position your portfolio for safety and growth in this troubled market.

Don't wait. These tickets go fast. Get your free tickets online, or call (800) 970-4355 and mention priority code 012622.