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Many economic indicators are sending mixed signals, but one stalwart is coming through crystal clear. And it suggests that U.S. stocks are poised for a strong showing in 2010. As Americans prepare for the big game Sunday, many investors will be watching for more than just the football; in fact, the "Super Bowl Indicator" has an historically high success rate of predicting the direction of the market. If this holds true yet again, then we can expect a bullish 2010.
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The Week Ahead: Overdue correction maintains fear in the market
When it comes to reality in the financial markets, the Fed has made great efforts to put lipstick on dangerously teetering situations. This is especially true on a global basis, and renewed fears from bankers on the future of the Eurozone makes the situation even more tricky. So as many of the problems are still left unsolved, market timing expert Gene Inger predicts a thrust to the downside in the near term. However, his longer term outlook looks a little brighter.
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ETF Corner: How to make money when the bear growls
It looks like the bear could be back, with the S&P down some 7% since its most recent high of 1150 on January 19th. Fortunately for investors, the news is not all bad, as there are some simple steps to use to protect their capital and even profit when the bear growls. Whether it is through options, ETFs, or simple market timing, these well-disciplined techniques can help quite a bit when times are tough.
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Will the 'lost decade' for stocks lead to a new bull market?
Everyone knows that "what goes up, must come down," but recent market trends suggest the inverse is also true. In fact, the market that declined overall from 2000 to 2009 should likely rebound if some simple statistics prove correct. When stock market performance is well below the norm for a long stretch, it theoretically should enjoy an extended run well above the historical mean. Therefore, looking back on the 'lost decade' should make wary investors rather optimistic.
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