In retrospect

I sat in front of my lappie looking at this screen from 2040 till 2352.
My eyes were like saucers at 2115 when I got confused with the SGX timings, I gobbled a Magnum Almond in minutes to calm my jitters.
Watching the numbers dance from 7.43 (pre-market) 7.35 7.42 7.53 7.57.
My pulse was racing and my palms were sweaty while fighting the impulse to hit the Buy at 7.35-7.38.
The NYSE ain't for the weak-hearted and buttery fingers.
In retrospect, what were the events and conclusions that could have foreseen this jump?
Bloomberg reported that Stock futures were up.
BAC is liquidating it's Canadian CC division, relieving itself of $1.1 billion in debt and $8-9 billion in assets?
Google is acquiring Motorola Mobility, allowing Nokia Corp to jump on the bandwagon.

Luck + Timing + Courage + Emotional Detachment + Diligence