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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SMALL INVESTOR SENTIMENT DIPS, STILL HIGH HISTORICALLY
January 14, 2011 – 1:00 am | No Comment

Bullish sentiment declined 3.5 percentage points to 52.3% in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. Despite the dip, optimism that stock prices will rise stayed above its historical average of 39% for the 19th consecutive week, …

Bear market for Bears playoff tickets
January 13, 2011 – 1:00 am | No Comment

It’s a bear market for Bears playoff tickets. Prices have plummeted for Sunday’s divisional game against Seattle.And by week’s end, fans might be able to score tickets for less than face value, ticket brokers say. …

Where Gold, Bonds and Emerging Markets Converge
January 13, 2011 – 1:00 am | No Comment

Our narrative today begins with gold-buying in New York, then wanders past bond-selling in Lisbon and ends with some squiggles in Shanghai.

Ticket prices falling in Chicago for Sunday’s Seahawks-Bears playoff game
January 12, 2011 – 1:00 am | No Comment

It’s a bear market for tickets to Chicago’s playoff game against Seattle, which may fit one team’s nickname but reflects a general lack…

9 Market Predictions for 2011
January 12, 2011 – 1:00 am | No Comment

Precious metals will surprise on the downside in the first half and surprise on the upside in the second half. Gold will top $1,650 and silver will top $50. This will confirm the third phase …