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Microsoft has reported a 60% jump in profit, thanks largely to "exceptional demand" for Windows 7.

Net profit came in at $6.66bn (£4.13bn) for the three months to 31 December 2009, up from the $4.18bn it made in the same period a year earlier.

It also reported record revenues of $19.2bn, which comfortably beat analysts' forecasts.

Chip maker Intel has seen fourth quarter profit soar as the personal computer market started shrugging off the effects of the recession.Computer orders were up sharply during the quarter, which was good news for Intel, which dominates the personal computer microchip.

Pat Anderson is a full-time trader who looks for short-term trends in stocks and ETFs to find profitable trades. Here, Tim Bourquin of TraderInterviews.com talks to Pat about the charts he uses and how he screens the market for the basket of stocks he is going to watch for the day.

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Over the years I have found myself being gradually refined, on my way from being an amateur to a pro trader. As time passes and I trade amongst beginners, I find more and more differences that stand out.

Make 121% when Amazon announces the true cost of surviving the washout of 2008.

Our catalyst today is the payroll data at 8:30 am. Not much to say, other than for short term trades I remain flexible to trade either side, and if you're a long term investor (1 year+), save your money! Until the action heats up, I won't lean one way or the other...

The Bank of England just made a "surprise" move, and lowered rates by 1.5%, a full point more than expected. As the central banks desperately try to reflate, in the face of market forces, I remain flexible to trade either side. Traders married to just one side cannot know whether the light at the end of the tunnel is enlightenment...

It's surprising that Paulson and company didn't see this coming, or perhaps more disturbing, they chose to do it anyway. My bet is on the latter, as even the foolish housing speculators have figured out how to game the system. The simple fact is that our "leaders" know we are deflating...

Here's another guy whose opinions I'm always sure to listen to, Marc Faber, via Bloomberg. Pay special attention to the end of the interview on his outlook for the US balance sheet and how it ends. Over the years, I've observed who is consistently correct, and who's full of hot air...

The shorter hold times have served well the last few weeks. I didn't have time to update my position page yesterday, as I was in and out many times throughout the day. The only items traded are the same I've mentioned repeatedly...

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