Bull vs Bear Market Basics
August 30, 2010 – 2:07 pm | No Comment

If you’re new to the stock market, you may not be familiar with the old adage, “bull vs bear market.” What exactly does it mean? Well, there are a couple of theories out there, but …

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Platinum, Palladium Gain as Dollar Ends Rally Versus Euro (Bloomberg)
December 23, 2009 – 11:59 am | No Comment

Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) — Platinum and palladium prices rose as the dollar fell, boosting investment demand for the metals.

Santa Claus rally could still show up (Jefferson City News Tribune)
December 23, 2009 – 4:59 am | No Comment

Skeptical kids can doubt whether Santa Claus exists. But for stock-market statisticians, there’s not much debate: The year-end lift known as the Santa Claus rally is no myth.

$1059 Is a Number To Watch in Gold (GoldSeek.com)
December 23, 2009 – 4:59 am | No Comment

Gold’s slippage in recent weeks has closely mirrored the U.S. dollar’s rise. For bullion bulls, the good news is that the dollar is rallying not for fundamental reasons that might persist indefinitely, but because of …

Hospital, Insurer Stocks Perk Up – Wall Street Journal (blog)
December 22, 2009 – 9:59 pm | No Comment

Hospital, Insurer Stocks Perk UpWall Street Journal (blog)Since major stock indexes hit their bear-market lows in early March, the Standard & Poor’s 500′s health-care category has risen about 45%, compared with a …
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Hospital, Insurer Stocks Perk Up – Wall Street Journal
December 22, 2009 – 9:59 pm | No Comment

Hospital, Insurer Stocks Perk UpWall Street JournalSince major stock indexes hit their bear-market lows in early March, the Standard & Poor’s 500′s health-care category has risen about 45%, compared with a …