Yeah I'm all done with Alpari. And you're right about the EA's- it must me near impossible to code them around this close/re-open business (SL/TP/Trailing). I opened my EFX platform up and re-entered my trade. I suppose the search for a "decent" mt4 broker continues. I'd appreciate it you find anyone better don't hesitate to post or PM. I don't even care about spread really (or slippage at news- I'm a long term trader). I just want a decent, safe, honest broker, but it seems I'm asking too much. Regardless, I hope people reading this will be careful and consider themselves warned about Alpari.