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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Outside the Box: Three holiday indicators to bring you cheer
December 21, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment

After the popular Hemline Index was exposed as an old-fashioned myth, here’s a closer look at a trio of well-known but misunderstood holiday indicators: The Santa Claus Rally, the January Effect, and the January Barometer.

Sweet Stock Market Lullaby – Followed by Rude Awakening?
December 21, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment

The market’s performance has done two things: 1) Enticed investors who stepped aside at the height of the recession back into the market and 2) Lulled investors to sleep. Historically, that behavior has foreshadowed serious …

Soros Gold Bubble at $1,375 Has Miners Push Every Button in Tale of Tears
December 21, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment

James Burton didn’t have a penny invested in gold of the $142.8 billion he managed as chief executive officer of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System in 2002. Why would he? The metal had been …

Europe Day Ahead: London’s FTSE May Open 10 Points Lower – BusinessWeek
December 20, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment

Europe Day Ahead: London’s FTSE May Open 10 Points LowerBusinessWeekThe metal had been in a bear market for two decades. Air travelers across Europe face a third day of disruptions as more snow is forecast …

Europe Day Ahead: London’s FTSE May Open 10 Points Lower – Bloomberg
December 20, 2010 – 1:00 am | No Comment

Europe Day Ahead: London’s FTSE May Open 10 Points LowerBloombergThe metal had been in a bear market for two decades. Air travelers across Europe face a third day of disruptions as more snow is forecast …