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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Equity Bear Market Is Not Over, Says Edwards – istockAnalyst.com (press release)
December 10, 2009 – 9:59 am | No Comment

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Equity Bear Market Is Not Over, Says EdwardsistockAnalyst.com (press release)“The equity bear market is not over,” writes Albert Edwards, London-based strategist of Société Générale, in an article in the Financial Times. …
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Foreign fund flows into Asia equities back to 2007 levels (AsiaOne)
December 10, 2009 – 3:59 am | No Comment

FOREIGN flows into Asian equities are back to 2007 boom levels, albeit in recent weeks they have begun to abate. The Dubai crisis, growing market volatility, exceptional gains and consequently unexceptional value, have made foreign …

Between the lines: Why holding on to cash could leave a big hole in your pocket (The Scotsman: Business)
December 10, 2009 – 3:59 am | No Comment

“TODAY, people who hold cash equivalents feel comfortable. They shouldn’t. They have opted for a terrible long-term asset, one that pays virtually nothing and is certa

Letter: Constructive criticism for structured products please – FT Adviser
December 9, 2009 – 8:59 pm | No Comment

Letter: Constructive criticism for structured products pleaseFT Adviser… the last time an Oeic was reviewed with the sentiment that all Oeics are rubbish because of the huge stock market falls of the recent bear market. …

HARD-NOSED BROKERS GET INTO CELEB SPIRIT – CITY A.M.
December 9, 2009 – 8:59 pm | No Comment

HARD-NOSED BROKERS GET INTO CELEB SPIRITCITY A.M.… from the CDS index desk who sweltered all day in fur suits as a “bear market”, to the “emerging meerkats” with their intricately-painted faces, …