The main drivers of the most recent gains have been the increase in liquidity and the fact that many money managers are trying to boost their quarterly performance numbers. A lot of money is being poured into the emerging space--emerging market funds have received USD20 billion in the past two months--with Asia a prime destination. The article references emerging market communication Story: Cautious Euphoria - The main drivers of the most recent gains have been the increase in liquidity and the fact that many money managers are trying to boost their quarterly performance numbers. A lot of money is being poured into the emerging space--emerging market funds have received USD20 billion in the past two months--with Asia a prime destination.

We had the opportunity to sit down with Jack Chang, manager of The Taiwan Fund (NYSE: TWN), to discuss how it's using Asia's emerging markets to its advantage. Asia's long-term growth story has been a favorite of ours for quite some time now and is set to continue well into 2008 and beyond. The article references emerging market communication Story: Breaking Into Asia's Emerging Markets - We had the opportunity to sit down with Jack Chang, manager of The Taiwan Fund (NYSE: TWN), to discuss how it's using Asia's emerging markets to its advantage. Asia's long-term growth story has been a favorite of ours for quite some time now and is set to continue well into 2008 and beyond.

My goal in writing New Tech Investor is twofold: to help educate potential investors in emerging technology before they invest in some of the wild technologies; and to provide a base of reference, sites you can go to for more in-depth information on particular technologies or tech news. The ezine aspires to be a digest of emerging technology (emtech) info and vetting service all wrapped into one. This issue features a brief rundown of what's going on in the emerging technologies space, from nanotech to alternative energies. The article references emerging market communication Story: An Emtech Melange - My goal in writing New Tech Investor is twofold: to help educate potential investors in emerging technology before they invest in some of the wild technologies; and to provide a base of reference, sites you can go to for more in-depth information on particular technologies or tech news. The ezine aspires to be a digest of emerging technology (emtech) info and vetting service all wrapped into one. This issue features a brief rundown of what's going on in the emerging technologies space, from nanotech to alternative energies.

The rally in emerging market equities has been broad based, though the Chinese market has led the way. But next year country and stock selection will become increasingly important to the asset allocation process. Expect “sustainable growth” to become next year’s buzz phrase. The article references emerging market communication Story: The Long and Short of It - The rally in emerging market equities has been broad based, though the Chinese market has led the way. But next year country and stock selection will become increasingly important to the asset allocation process. Expect “sustainable growth” to become next year’s buzz phrase.

Generally speaking, investing in emerging markets is riskier than investing in established markets. But during the past couple of years, the U.S. market hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk. The article references emerging market communication Story: Go East for Profits - Generally speaking, investing in emerging markets is riskier than investing in established markets. But during the past couple of years, the U.S. market hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk.

As I remain bullish on oil’s long-term prospects, this week’s installment of Emerging Market Speculator features energy expert Elliott H. Gue’s take on key developments in the global oil market. Mr. Gue is the editor of The Energy Strategist and MLP Profits. The article references emerging market communication Story: Oil's Rally Is for Real - As I remain bullish on oil’s long-term prospects, this week’s installment of Emerging Market Speculator features energy expert Elliott H. Gue’s take on key developments in the global oil market. Mr. Gue is the editor of The Energy Strategist and MLP Profits.

Strong economic growth in China and other emerging economies has been the basic underpinning of the most profitable market trends in recent years, including the dramatic up-trends in energy and basic commodity prices. The article references emerging market communication Story: Q: Asia? A: Buy - Strong economic growth in China and other emerging economies has been the basic underpinning of the most profitable market trends in recent years, including the dramatic up-trends in energy and basic commodity prices.

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So you say emerging markets are risky and you have enough trouble with US stocks to venture overseas? The article references emerging market communication Story: Asia Minor's Majors - So you say emerging markets are risky and you have enough trouble with US stocks to venture overseas?

The U.S. is stabilizing and is geared toward recovery. At the same time, another big oil consumer, emerging Asia, is showing signs of stability. The article references emerging market communication Story: Big Oil is Back - The U.S. is stabilizing and is geared toward recovery. At the same time, another big oil consumer, emerging Asia, is showing signs of stability.

I’m looking for a recovery first in industrial and infrastructure stocks as well as a resurgence in demand from emerging markets like China and India. The article references emerging market communication Story: Investors' Best Defense - I’m looking for a recovery first in industrial and infrastructure stocks as well as a resurgence in demand from emerging markets like China and India.

Given the emerging domestic political reality Goodale’s Liberal Party faced--a November 28 no-confidence vote loomed--his move makes a little more sense. The article references emerging market communication Story: A Tale Told By An Idiot - Given the emerging domestic political reality Goodale’s Liberal Party faced--a November 28 no-confidence vote loomed--his move makes a little more sense.

MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out. The article references emerging market communication Story: Headliners Abound - MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out.

Who knew that a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union we’d be writing about investing in Russia because it’s one of the hottest emerging markets in the world? The article references emerging market communication Story: Between A Hammer And A Sickle - Who knew that a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union we’d be writing about investing in Russia because it’s one of the hottest emerging markets in the world?

The point to understand here is that the year-long rally in emerging markets isn’t based on the conviction that the global economy is completely out of the woods and that the Anglo-Saxon financial system has resolved all its problems. The article references emerging market communication Story: ISM is the Key - The point to understand here is that the year-long rally in emerging markets isn’t based on the conviction that the global economy is completely out of the woods and that the Anglo-Saxon financial system has resolved all its problems.

By Elliott H. Gue For the past few issues, I've focused mainly on oil and gas services and exploration and production (E&P). But I see meaningful catalysts emerging for other groups. In particular, utilities are already looking past this summer's driving season toward next winter The article references emerging market communication Story: Beyond Oil And Gas - By Elliott H. Gue For the past few issues, I've focused mainly on oil and gas services and exploration and production (E&P). But I see meaningful catalysts emerging for other groups. In particular, utilities are already looking past this summer's driving season toward next winter

By Yiannis G. Mostrous MCLEAN, VA--Last week’s discussion prompted many questions about the strength and sustainability of emerging markets in general and Asia in particular. In other words, when will the rally end? For starters, the main point of the previous issue was that the overall The article references emerging market communication Story: Don't Sell In May? - By Yiannis G. Mostrous MCLEAN, VA--Last week’s discussion prompted many questions about the strength and sustainability of emerging markets in general and Asia in particular. In other words, when will the rally end? For starters, the main point of the previous issue was that the overall

Although more than two years     away, Kremlin policies are     increasingly being guided with the Russian presidential elections in mind. The runup to the 2008 political transition is likely to have a negative impact on US business and foreign policy interests. The article references emerging market communication Story: Russia Emerging - Although more than two years     away, Kremlin policies are     increasingly being guided with the Russian presidential elections in mind. The runup to the 2008 political transition is likely to have a negative impact on US business and foreign policy interests.

Food-price inflation has been, for some time, a strong feature in the emerging economies. Although developed economies face...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Food, Water And China - Food-price inflation has been, for some time, a strong feature in the emerging economies. Although developed economies face...

One of the top issues that will be kicking in for any company toying with a nanotechnology will be one of environment, health and safety (EHS). As I’ve noted before, the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has been dedicated to exploring the EHS issue, as well as other The article references emerging market communication Story: An Ounce Of Nano Safety - One of the top issues that will be kicking in for any company toying with a nanotechnology will be one of environment, health and safety (EHS). As I’ve noted before, the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies has been dedicated to exploring the EHS issue, as well as other

Investors have treated emerging markets as a high-beta play on global growth for good reason. Amid all their problems, a lot of these countries have been trying hard to improve their economic positions and have demonstrated progress on structural reforms. The article references emerging market communication Story: Southern Exposure - Investors have treated emerging markets as a high-beta play on global growth for good reason. Amid all their problems, a lot of these countries have been trying hard to improve their economic positions and have demonstrated progress on structural reforms.

The following release was just issued from the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnolgies, a nonpartisan Washington, DC-based think tank. One instructive thing to keep in mind as you read this short report is the perspective I gleaned from Contributing Editor Dr. Tim Harper when The article references emerging market communication Story: Nanotech In China - The following release was just issued from the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnolgies, a nonpartisan Washington, DC-based think tank. One instructive thing to keep in mind as you read this short report is the perspective I gleaned from Contributing Editor Dr. Tim Harper when

While investors are waiting anxiously for the U.S. economy to get fired up, they’re missing out on the booming markets of the Asia Pacific. The region’s best economies are emerging from the economic adversity of the late 1990s and are building profits without waiting around for the U.S. to catch up. The article references emerging market communication Story: Good To Grow - While investors are waiting anxiously for the U.S. economy to get fired up, they’re missing out on the booming markets of the Asia Pacific. The region’s best economies are emerging from the economic adversity of the late 1990s and are building profits without waiting around for the U.S. to catch up.

By Elliott H. Gue Global oil trade is on the rise. The US remains a major importer and fast-growing emerging markets like China and India are becoming increasingly important consumers of imported oil. That means higher demand for tanker shipping. But despite this secular trend, th The article references emerging market communication Story: Tankers Revisited - By Elliott H. Gue Global oil trade is on the rise. The US remains a major importer and fast-growing emerging markets like China and India are becoming increasingly important consumers of imported oil. That means higher demand for tanker shipping. But despite this secular trend, th

MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out. This wasn’t the typical geek fest that many other nano and disruptive tech conferences are. It was the headliners, baby. The opening The article references emerging market communication Story: Tech’s Executive Summary - MIT’s science publication Technology Review sponsored its Emerging Technology Conference this week on its Cambridge, Mass., campus. I went up to check it out. This wasn’t the typical geek fest that many other nano and disruptive tech conferences are. It was the headliners, baby. The opening

The Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies just released a survey on Tuesday about the public’s awareness to nanotech as well as its perception of the technology. Basically, it says that few people have heard much about it, and what they have heard scares them. Go figure; peopl The article references emerging market communication Story: New Nano Survey Released - The Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies just released a survey on Tuesday about the public’s awareness to nanotech as well as its perception of the technology. Basically, it says that few people have heard much about it, and what they have heard scares them. Go figure; peopl

I continue to recommend that investors focus on quality and overweight key cyclical industries. Technology resources, energy and some infrastructure (e.g., ports) remain relatively undervalued in many emerging markets, while valuations in Russia and some other high beta markets remain below previous highs. The article references emerging market communication Story: A Stronger Global Economy - I continue to recommend that investors focus on quality and overweight key cyclical industries. Technology resources, energy and some infrastructure (e.g., ports) remain relatively undervalued in many emerging markets, while valuations in Russia and some other high beta markets remain below previous highs.

The new great power competition that’s slowly emerging between the US and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will likely be a dominant issue of international affairs in the 21st century. From a strategic perspective—although China currently lags the US economically, technologically and militarily—it’s moving up fast. The article references emerging market communication Story: China: The New Masters Of Soft Power - The new great power competition that’s slowly emerging between the US and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) will likely be a dominant issue of international affairs in the 21st century. From a strategic perspective—although China currently lags the US economically, technologically and militarily—it’s moving up fast.

Corporate earnings reports for the first quarter are just starting to roll in; a slew of energy companies are scheduled to report earnings between now and the end of April. Earnings season is always an important time for stocks. Several times in the past two years comments from the bigger firms in the energy industry have revealed key emerging trends. The article references emerging market communication Story: Lowering The Bar - Corporate earnings reports for the first quarter are just starting to roll in; a slew of energy companies are scheduled to report earnings between now and the end of April. Earnings season is always an important time for stocks. Several times in the past two years comments from the bigger firms in the energy industry have revealed key emerging trends.

At first blush, alternative energy certainly might seem like the perfect answer to spiking energy prices and surging global electricity demand. But the fact is that when it comes to meeting global energy demands, there are no perfect solutions, nor is there a single emerging technology that can meet all demands. The article references emerging market communication Story: No Panaceas - At first blush, alternative energy certainly might seem like the perfect answer to spiking energy prices and surging global electricity demand. But the fact is that when it comes to meeting global energy demands, there are no perfect solutions, nor is there a single emerging technology that can meet all demands.

Since the S&P 500, the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX Income Trust Index bottomed on March 9, the two Canadian indexes have correlated more with the MSCI Asia All Country ex-Japan Index. In other words, Canada’s stocks have become more and more levered to the global economy, including areas in Asia where signs of economic recovery are easier to see. The article references emerging market communication Story: Emerging Canada - Since the S&P 500, the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX Income Trust Index bottomed on March 9, the two Canadian indexes have correlated more with the MSCI Asia All Country ex-Japan Index. In other words, Canada’s stocks have become more and more levered to the global economy, including areas in Asia where signs of economic recovery are easier to see.

Those of you who've been with Growth Engines for any length of time know that serious investors should survey the global economy to identify long-term growth stories, no matter what particular markets do in the short term. I’ve been advocating for sometime--and still do--that the first area to search is emerging markets (GEMs), then to Europe. The article references emerging market communication Story: Long-Term Bets - Those of you who've been with Growth Engines for any length of time know that serious investors should survey the global economy to identify long-term growth stories, no matter what particular markets do in the short term. I’ve been advocating for sometime--and still do--that the first area to search is emerging markets (GEMs), then to Europe.

We’re in the heart of earnings season for the energy patch. I’ll have more to say about all these reports in next week’s issue, but for now I want to offer a few notes about various stocks and trends that are emerging. And as the proverbial squeaky wheel always gets the grease, I’ll concentrate today’s notes on the weaker names in the model portfolios. The article references emerging market communication Story: Flash Alert: Earnings Deluge - We’re in the heart of earnings season for the energy patch. I’ll have more to say about all these reports in next week’s issue, but for now I want to offer a few notes about various stocks and trends that are emerging. And as the proverbial squeaky wheel always gets the grease, I’ll concentrate today’s notes on the weaker names in the model portfolios.

China is the most prominent of the emerging economies and will therefore require more attention and more respect. And because China has benefited from global economic growth and trade, it may be the last one to agitate for new rules. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not in China’s best interest to antagonize the US or to take down its economy; likewise, the US will realize no benefits from trying to contain China’s economic and political ascent. The article references emerging market communication Story: The New New World - China is the most prominent of the emerging economies and will therefore require more attention and more respect. And because China has benefited from global economic growth and trade, it may be the last one to agitate for new rules. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not in China’s best interest to antagonize the US or to take down its economy; likewise, the US will realize no benefits from trying to contain China’s economic and political ascent.

What does the rise of the BRIC countries mean for Canada over the long term? Canada’s trade relationship with the four major emerging markets has certainly evolved during the past decade, and the future promises more of the same: Brazil, Russia, India and China are projected to grow significantly in coming decades, resulting in higher incomes and more purchasing power for their respective nascent middle classes. The article references emerging market communication Story: Canada in the Evolving Global Economy - What does the rise of the BRIC countries mean for Canada over the long term? Canada’s trade relationship with the four major emerging markets has certainly evolved during the past decade, and the future promises more of the same: Brazil, Russia, India and China are projected to grow significantly in coming decades, resulting in higher incomes and more purchasing power for their respective nascent middle classes.

Since NIN is a bi-weekly service in an immediate-response digital world, it seems a bit silly for me to wait until the next issue to give you the scoop from the MIT Emerging Technology Conference (http://www.technologyreview.com/emtech/08/) I’m heading to tomorrow. The article references emerging market communication Story: Taking It on the Road - Since NIN is a bi-weekly service in an immediate-response digital world, it seems a bit silly for me to wait until the next issue to give you the scoop from the MIT Emerging Technology Conference (http://www.technologyreview.com/emtech/08/) I’m heading to tomorrow.

The following is Part 2 of my five-part series on the roles of angel investors and venture capital investors in emerging technology sectors with explosive upside potential, such as the nanotech, cleantech, biotech, information technology and new media sectors. The article references emerging market communication Story: Where Venture Capital Fits, Part 2 - The following is Part 2 of my five-part series on the roles of angel investors and venture capital investors in emerging technology sectors with explosive upside potential, such as the nanotech, cleantech, biotech, information technology and new media sectors.

China is on track to deliver 7 to 8 percent GDP growth this year. First quarter growth of 6.1 percent is a good enough base to support such an outcome. As I’ve noted repeatedly, anything above 6 percent should be viewed as a significant positive, particularly in light of the fact that China’s stimulus package will have greater impact later in the year. It’s likely that the first quarter will prove to be the bottom of this cycle. The article references emerging market communication Story: Emerging Markets Rally Is Intact - China is on track to deliver 7 to 8 percent GDP growth this year. First quarter growth of 6.1 percent is a good enough base to support such an outcome. As I’ve noted repeatedly, anything above 6 percent should be viewed as a significant positive, particularly in light of the fact that China’s stimulus package will have greater impact later in the year. It’s likely that the first quarter will prove to be the bottom of this cycle.

The graph of the 12-month change in the leading indicators below (“Leading the Charge”) summarizes the good news on the economy. The current reading of 2.2 percent is about three times the average 12-month change since 1960 and one of the highest readings since the early 1980s, when the economy, as is the case today, was emerging from a recession. A reading this high on such a reliable indicator is nearly incontrovertible evidence that the recession has ended or is coming to an end. The article references emerging market communication Story: Capsule Advisory - The graph of the 12-month change in the leading indicators below (“Leading the Charge”) summarizes the good news on the economy. The current reading of 2.2 percent is about three times the average 12-month change since 1960 and one of the highest readings since the early 1980s, when the economy, as is the case today, was emerging from a recession. A reading this high on such a reliable indicator is nearly incontrovertible evidence that the recession has ended or is coming to an end.

A key point to remember is that even if the US decides against moving its grid into the 21st Century, Europe, Asia and many emerging markets are moving in that direction. All the companies I like have established positions in markets that have a proven commitment to distributed power generation and continue to make major investments in renewable energy technologies, with solar being the lead technology. The article references emerging market communication Story: Wind and Solar - A key point to remember is that even if the US decides against moving its grid into the 21st Century, Europe, Asia and many emerging markets are moving in that direction. All the companies I like have established positions in markets that have a proven commitment to distributed power generation and continue to make major investments in renewable energy technologies, with solar being the lead technology.

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• Giant communications companies (e.g., AT&T and Verizon) are no longer required to open their broadband lines to rival Internet service providers. That’s the latest ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which delivered on Chairman Kevin Martin’s promise last June to put Big Tel and Big Cable operator rules on a level playing field. At the same time, the FCC announced a set of principles to ensure Internet neutrality, with the goal of guaranteeing users access to all legal content and services available on the Web. The rules satisfy the most important demands of Apple, Amazon, eBay and MicroSoft, which were concerned this emerging duopoly could ultimately dictate terms to them. The rules won’t help small Voice over Internet Protocol (like IPO Vonage), who are already feeling the pinch from the FCC’s demands to share more of the burden of running the nation’s broadband and wireless networks. THE DECISION IS ONE MORE SIGN THAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE INCREASINGLY A GAME FOR GIANTS AND THEIR INVESTORS.  The article references emerging market communication Story: ADVISORY - • Giant communications companies (e.g., AT&T and Verizon) are no longer required to open their broadband lines to rival Internet service providers. That’s the latest ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which delivered on Chairman Kevin Martin’s promise last June to put Big Tel and Big Cable operator rules on a level playing field. At the same time, the FCC announced a set of principles to ensure Internet neutrality, with the goal of guaranteeing users access to all legal content and services available on the Web. The rules satisfy the most important demands of Apple, Amazon, eBay and MicroSoft, which were concerned this emerging duopoly could ultimately dictate terms to them. The rules won’t help small Voice over Internet Protocol (like IPO Vonage), who are already feeling the pinch from the FCC’s demands to share more of the burden of running the nation’s broadband and wireless networks. THE DECISION IS ONE MORE SIGN THAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE INCREASINGLY A GAME FOR GIANTS AND THEIR INVESTORS. 

The global stock market selloff continues unabated with most major market indexes touching five-year lows. The S&P 500 is close to retracing the entire 2002-07 bull market. The speed and strength of this selloff certainly qualifies it as among the most vicious in stock market history.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Buy Energy Stocks During Downturn - The global stock market selloff continues unabated with most major market indexes touching five-year lows. The S&P 500 is close to retracing the entire 2002-07 bull market. The speed and strength of this selloff certainly qualifies it as among the most vicious in stock market history.

One day doesn't make for a market trend. Monday saw many of the leading stocks jump some. But don't get suckered, as there are still numerous challenges for the market to overcome. But this doesn't mean you need to avoid the market either. The article references emerging market communication Story: August 16, 2004 - One day doesn't make for a market trend. Monday saw many of the leading stocks jump some. But don't get suckered, as there are still numerous challenges for the market to overcome. But this doesn't mean you need to avoid the market either.

The National Funds section of the Tax-Free Portfolio is off to a great start to 2008, even as the muni market--at least the market we’ve avoided--is being rattled. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - The National Funds section of the Tax-Free Portfolio is off to a great start to 2008, even as the muni market--at least the market we’ve avoided--is being rattled.

Was there a train wreck on the US stock market? Well, not quite. But the credit squeeze did continue to plague US stocks Tuesday as the market plunged deeper into a sea of volatility... 
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Was there a train wreck on the US stock market? Well, not quite. But the credit squeeze did continue to plague US stocks Tuesday as the market plunged deeper into a sea of volatility... 

A lot of recent headlines have pointed out that commodities are tanking. Such broad generalizations sometimes work in the stock market (“the market’s going up” or “the market’s tanking”), but they don’t work well in the resource markets. The idea behind the old cliché that it’s a market of stock The article references emerging market communication Story: Energy Decline's Silver Lining - A lot of recent headlines have pointed out that commodities are tanking. Such broad generalizations sometimes work in the stock market (“the market’s going up” or “the market’s tanking”), but they don’t work well in the resource markets. The idea behind the old cliché that it’s a market of stock

Another interruption from the Chinese market place didn't phase the US market Monday as it rallied late in the trading day to rise in spite of the Asian powerhouse's 8 percent market drop. The article references emerging market communication Story: After The Bell Wrapup - Another interruption from the Chinese market place didn't phase the US market Monday as it rallied late in the trading day to rise in spite of the Asian powerhouse's 8 percent market drop.

Strengthened by a solid profit reports, the US stock market continued to climb higher, sending a sigh of relief for jittery investors. The market’s recent up-and-down action...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Strengthened by a solid profit reports, the US stock market continued to climb higher, sending a sigh of relief for jittery investors. The market’s recent up-and-down action...

Dick Arms has been around the stock market for a very long time and, in my book, is on par with legends like Richard Russell. He happens to be a market technician (not that there’s anything wrong with that), recognizing that most people have little appreciation for market timing. Many years ago, The article references emerging market communication Story: Return To "Normal" - Dick Arms has been around the stock market for a very long time and, in my book, is on par with legends like Richard Russell. He happens to be a market technician (not that there’s anything wrong with that), recognizing that most people have little appreciation for market timing. Many years ago,

Chaos: That pretty much sums up the thinking on global markets. The follow-up is: Get me out of everything. Sell it; I don’t care what it is, or what the price is. Just get me out.

One market opens and folks sell, and keep selling into the close. The next market opens and picks up with the selling. As the world turns, market after market keeps selling.

The article references emerging market communication Story: Now What? - Chaos: That pretty much sums up the thinking on global markets. The follow-up is: Get me out of everything. Sell it; I don’t care what it is, or what the price is. Just get me out.

One market opens and folks sell, and keep selling into the close. The next market opens and picks up with the selling. As the world turns, market after market keeps selling.

US stocks traded sharply lower after the Federal Open Market Committee announced that it’s decided to keep a close watch on financial market conditions, although inflation will remain its primary concern...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - US stocks traded sharply lower after the Federal Open Market Committee announced that it’s decided to keep a close watch on financial market conditions, although inflation will remain its primary concern...

Retesting the lows is one of the best ways to put a market bottom, and the market will likely do that in the next couple of weeks. Despite the positive action last week, worries over the economy and how badly it was affected by the events of September 11 have taken over the market and are likely to keep pressure on prices in the very short term. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - Retesting the lows is one of the best ways to put a market bottom, and the market will likely do that in the next couple of weeks. Despite the positive action last week, worries over the economy and how badly it was affected by the events of September 11 have taken over the market and are likely to keep pressure on prices in the very short term.

It's long been our contention that the bond market is smarter than the stock market. The massive decline in below-investment-grade (junk) yields during the past two years signaled an economic recovery that continues to amaze many market participants with its resilience. The article references emerging market communication Story: Spreads Widen - It's long been our contention that the bond market is smarter than the stock market. The massive decline in below-investment-grade (junk) yields during the past two years signaled an economic recovery that continues to amaze many market participants with its resilience.

By Joy English The market doomsayers have been hyping you up for a while now, saying that the cooling of the housing market would lead to large problems for mortgages. But don’t panic and run and sell your mortgage investments. The overall real estate market—and mortgages—remains strong. As we The article references emerging market communication Story: Don’t Run; Buy - By Joy English The market doomsayers have been hyping you up for a while now, saying that the cooling of the housing market would lead to large problems for mortgages. But don’t panic and run and sell your mortgage investments. The overall real estate market—and mortgages—remains strong. As we

With all this talk of a bearish market in sight, it’s no wonder investors are getting jittery. The market’s...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - With all this talk of a bearish market in sight, it’s no wonder investors are getting jittery. The market’s...

My point is simple: The stock market tends to lead the economy, not the other way around. At the end of both 1937 and 1974 the economy and market looked bleak--perhaps even worse than today--yet the market managed to turn in a positive performance for the year. The article references emerging market communication Story: Tough (but Better) Times Ahead - My point is simple: The stock market tends to lead the economy, not the other way around. At the end of both 1937 and 1974 the economy and market looked bleak--perhaps even worse than today--yet the market managed to turn in a positive performance for the year.

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Monday and Tuesday saw a major slip--no, more accurately, crash--in the local stock market, bond market and the currency of a favored market and economy of ours, Iceland.

The nexus of the troubles stemmed from a Fitch Ratings Agency re The article references emerging market communication Story: Trade From February 23, 2006 -
NEW IDEA: BUY KAUPTHING BANK (OTC: KPBIF)

Monday and Tuesday saw a major slip--no, more accurately, crash--in the local stock market, bond market and the currency of a favored market and economy of ours, Iceland.

The nexus of the troubles stemmed from a Fitch Ratings Agency re

Last week the stock market, buoyed by a good jobs report, technically broke out to new high ground. No matter what your fundamental view of the stock market is in the long run, in the short run it is hard to make a bearish argument for a market that is making new highs.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Key Markets Focus - Last week the stock market, buoyed by a good jobs report, technically broke out to new high ground. No matter what your fundamental view of the stock market is in the long run, in the short run it is hard to make a bearish argument for a market that is making new highs.

The municipal bond market is one step closer to joining the real world. The announcement by Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK/A-B) that it will be setting up its own muni bond insurance business is about to set another nail in the coffin on one of the most opaque, disadvantageous parts of the overall bond market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - The municipal bond market is one step closer to joining the real world. The announcement by Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK/A-B) that it will be setting up its own muni bond insurance business is about to set another nail in the coffin on one of the most opaque, disadvantageous parts of the overall bond market.

The stock market couldn’t hold its gains after an election day rally, sliding into its biggest two-day slump since 1997. Higher-than-anticipated jobless claims amidst an already weakened economy and disappointing earnings across the market simply took the wind out of the market’s sails.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Bearing the Burden - The stock market couldn’t hold its gains after an election day rally, sliding into its biggest two-day slump since 1997. Higher-than-anticipated jobless claims amidst an already weakened economy and disappointing earnings across the market simply took the wind out of the market’s sails.

What a difference a week makes. Last week we worried about how far the market had fallen. This week, the question is, how much headroom do we have? In doing some research on past market slides, I discovered an interesting fact: If the market’s selloffs weren’t related to economic conditions, they were some of the best buying opportunities of the times. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - What a difference a week makes. Last week we worried about how far the market had fallen. This week, the question is, how much headroom do we have? In doing some research on past market slides, I discovered an interesting fact: If the market’s selloffs weren’t related to economic conditions, they were some of the best buying opportunities of the times.

New lows on the Dow Industrials. Multiple non-confirmations on light volume. This is looking more and more like a textbook test for the market. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell if stocks will hold this time, or begin a new leg of this more than two-and-a-half-year-old bear market. And with today being the end of the quarter, things are likely to get pretty crazy. But with my Master Key still wildly bullish at 11.50 percent, I’m confident in the underlying fundamentals of this market. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - New lows on the Dow Industrials. Multiple non-confirmations on light volume. This is looking more and more like a textbook test for the market. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell if stocks will hold this time, or begin a new leg of this more than two-and-a-half-year-old bear market. And with today being the end of the quarter, things are likely to get pretty crazy. But with my Master Key still wildly bullish at 11.50 percent, I’m confident in the underlying fundamentals of this market.

For the past three years, global markets (developing and developed) have been in a bull market. There's been a debate along the way if this is a cyclical or a secular bull market, but no one has denied the fact that it is a bull market. After all, the world's markets are up more than 70 percent (price appreciation in US dollars) during this time. The article references emerging market communication Story: Asian Stocks - For the past three years, global markets (developing and developed) have been in a bull market. There's been a debate along the way if this is a cyclical or a secular bull market, but no one has denied the fact that it is a bull market. After all, the world's markets are up more than 70 percent (price appreciation in US dollars) during this time.

By Neil George It’s a good time to be an issuer when it comes to the muni bond market. After the past few years brought a lot of woe, a collection of new bonds coming to the market are finding buyers--eager buyers. This is good because it shows that the US muni market is finally ready to settl The article references emerging market communication Story: Missing Munis - By Neil George It’s a good time to be an issuer when it comes to the muni bond market. After the past few years brought a lot of woe, a collection of new bonds coming to the market are finding buyers--eager buyers. This is good because it shows that the US muni market is finally ready to settl

You should know upfront that I don’t purport to be an expert on the stock market or individual stocks. However, I’ve seen and traded thousands of markets over the years, both stocks and commodities. And over time, I’ve developed a feel for market trends.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Stock Market Success - You should know upfront that I don’t purport to be an expert on the stock market or individual stocks. However, I’ve seen and traded thousands of markets over the years, both stocks and commodities. And over time, I’ve developed a feel for market trends.

This rally may not be the start of a new bull market. But if history is any guide, we’ve got at least six good months ahead. The key is the weekly advance/decline tally, which has averaged 3 gainers per loser during the past three weeks. The last time we saw a reading that strong was the kickoff of the 1991 bull market. Similarly strong readings preceded rallies in 1982, 1984, 1985 and the beginning of 1987, and even during the exceptions in 1977 and 1979 there was a firm tone in the broad market. The clear implication here is this rally is a far different animal than the one that followed the recent market bottoms last summer and fall. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - This rally may not be the start of a new bull market. But if history is any guide, we’ve got at least six good months ahead. The key is the weekly advance/decline tally, which has averaged 3 gainers per loser during the past three weeks. The last time we saw a reading that strong was the kickoff of the 1991 bull market. Similarly strong readings preceded rallies in 1982, 1984, 1985 and the beginning of 1987, and even during the exceptions in 1977 and 1979 there was a firm tone in the broad market. The clear implication here is this rally is a far different animal than the one that followed the recent market bottoms last summer and fall.

The stock market and the bond market are in disagreement yet again. Stocks are discounting a soft landing, while the bonds are saying that the landing will be harder. I’ve often heard people say that the bonds are “smarter,” based on the fact that the bond market is twice the size of the stock m The article references emerging market communication Story: Some Conundrum - The stock market and the bond market are in disagreement yet again. Stocks are discounting a soft landing, while the bonds are saying that the landing will be harder. I’ve often heard people say that the bonds are “smarter,” based on the fact that the bond market is twice the size of the stock m

After many fluctuations throughout the day, the market ended up in positive territory Thursday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - After many fluctuations throughout the day, the market ended up in positive territory Thursday.

The market continued to rally Thursday as bond market remained steady. The article references emerging market communication Story: After The Bell Wrapup - The market continued to rally Thursday as bond market remained steady.

It was another turbulent day for US stocks Friday as the country’s credit crunch pounded the market for the second day in a row...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - It was another turbulent day for US stocks Friday as the country’s credit crunch pounded the market for the second day in a row...

The bulls returned as investors took advantage of bargain buying opportunities on the US stock market...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - The bulls returned as investors took advantage of bargain buying opportunities on the US stock market...

Major stock market averages have opened this week on the downside. But considering recent news--the continued flare-up in the Middle East, Iraq’s one-month cutoff of oil supplies and IBM’s profit warning and subsequent plunge--that’s not half bad. Looking ahead, the consistent outperformance of secondary stocks leaves me hopeful that we’ll see more market strength in the coming days. In the meantime, the master Key is at -1.5 percent, which is a bit negative for the market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - Major stock market averages have opened this week on the downside. But considering recent news--the continued flare-up in the Middle East, Iraq’s one-month cutoff of oil supplies and IBM’s profit warning and subsequent plunge--that’s not half bad. Looking ahead, the consistent outperformance of secondary stocks leaves me hopeful that we’ll see more market strength in the coming days. In the meantime, the master Key is at -1.5 percent, which is a bit negative for the market.

With the market unglued, it’s time to check in with our old friend Jim Stack, one of the earliest forecasters of the now-burst market bubble. For nearly two decades, Jim’s InvesTech Research market letter has emphasized a safety-first approach, based on a unique blend of fundamental, technical and contrarian analysis. We agree with much of his current prognosis, including his maverick view of the economy. The article references emerging market communication Story: RoundUp: Jim Stack - With the market unglued, it’s time to check in with our old friend Jim Stack, one of the earliest forecasters of the now-burst market bubble. For nearly two decades, Jim’s InvesTech Research market letter has emphasized a safety-first approach, based on a unique blend of fundamental, technical and contrarian analysis. We agree with much of his current prognosis, including his maverick view of the economy.

The way to really make money is to never just follow the market. If you do, the best you’ll get is what the market gives you—or, as is the case for the past few years, takes away. The article references emerging market communication Story: Innovation - The way to really make money is to never just follow the market. If you do, the best you’ll get is what the market gives you—or, as is the case for the past few years, takes away.

After a rather erratic trading session, the US stock market closed in a mix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - After a rather erratic trading session, the US stock market closed in a mix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped...

Editor’s Note: It became clear to us on a recent trip to an investment conference that readers wanted us to explore not just how to take advantage of the market’s best-case scenario (i.e. economic growth and recovery, bull market, etc.), but also how to play a worst-case scenario (economic reckoning, sideways to downtrending market, etc.). The article references emerging market communication Story: Until It Matters - Editor’s Note: It became clear to us on a recent trip to an investment conference that readers wanted us to explore not just how to take advantage of the market’s best-case scenario (i.e. economic growth and recovery, bull market, etc.), but also how to play a worst-case scenario (economic reckoning, sideways to downtrending market, etc.).

US stocks bottomed out Friday during another seesawing trading session before closing in the red. The market’s recent volatility is...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - US stocks bottomed out Friday during another seesawing trading session before closing in the red. The market’s recent volatility is...

All told, Tortoise Capital Resources is well positioned to take advantage of the growth in the PTP market, and should remain a stable enterprise going forward. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - All told, Tortoise Capital Resources is well positioned to take advantage of the growth in the PTP market, and should remain a stable enterprise going forward.

You can call it a correction, a pullback, a selloff, a bear market or a secular-cyclical whatever, but they mean one thing—the market is down and a lot of people are losing money. The article references emerging market communication Story: MARKETWATCH - You can call it a correction, a pullback, a selloff, a bear market or a secular-cyclical whatever, but they mean one thing—the market is down and a lot of people are losing money.

Just when it seemed like the market was about as fractured as it could be, along comes Enron and gale force economic implications turned into a rogue market tornado. The article references emerging market communication Story: Rock-Solid Growth - Just when it seemed like the market was about as fractured as it could be, along comes Enron and gale force economic implications turned into a rogue market tornado.

The market plummeted Friday on global interest rate fears, sending all three major indexes downward for both the day and the week. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - The market plummeted Friday on global interest rate fears, sending all three major indexes downward for both the day and the week.

Traders were shaken up after last week’s poor market performance, but saw a light at the end of the tunnel Monday. Investors breathed...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Traders were shaken up after last week’s poor market performance, but saw a light at the end of the tunnel Monday. Investors breathed...

Credit concerns plagued the market once again as US stocks suffered a slight loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Credit concerns plagued the market once again as US stocks suffered a slight loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed...

This has been a real whipsaw of a week in the markets, despite the much anticipated rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Friday Market Wrapup - 11.02.07 - This has been a real whipsaw of a week in the markets, despite the much anticipated rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday.

Today, amidst these troubling market conditions and so much negative press and sentiment, it’s time for some truth regarding the market...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Profiting from the Energy Boom - Today, amidst these troubling market conditions and so much negative press and sentiment, it’s time for some truth regarding the market...

“One of the biggest stigmas overhanging this market is economists’ refusal to admit we’re in a recession,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, the sooner that happens, “the more likely we’ve seen the market lows.” The article references emerging market communication Story: Roundup - “One of the biggest stigmas overhanging this market is economists’ refusal to admit we’re in a recession,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, the sooner that happens, “the more likely we’ve seen the market lows.”

With the Master Key up to 4.25 percent, it looks like we’re finally through the worst this moody market has to deliver. We’re optimistic about the market's recuperative powers--there's always an end to market corrections. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - With the Master Key up to 4.25 percent, it looks like we’re finally through the worst this moody market has to deliver. We’re optimistic about the market's recuperative powers--there's always an end to market corrections.

One of the best ways to capitalize on changing markets is to invest in countries that are moving from state-controlled socialism to free market capitalism. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Market Commentary - One of the best ways to capitalize on changing markets is to invest in countries that are moving from state-controlled socialism to free market capitalism.

The stock market isn’t all black and white. Companies in the same industries can—and will—provide very different returns and prospects. Here’s a collection of well-known stocks—those worth the risk and those you should avoid. The article references emerging market communication Story: The Yin And Yang Of The Market - The stock market isn’t all black and white. Companies in the same industries can—and will—provide very different returns and prospects. Here’s a collection of well-known stocks—those worth the risk and those you should avoid.

With war in the air and warnings season in full swing, it seems pretty sure we’re going to see a retest of the stock market’s summer lows. If they break, this bear market is likely to take us even lower. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - With war in the air and warnings season in full swing, it seems pretty sure we’re going to see a retest of the stock market’s summer lows. If they break, this bear market is likely to take us even lower.

Before you continue, make sure you’re sitting down. It was another sharp decline Thursday for the US market as stocks continued their rough-and-tumble downturn... 
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Before you continue, make sure you’re sitting down. It was another sharp decline Thursday for the US market as stocks continued their rough-and-tumble downturn... 

We’re out of the woods, if not out of Iraq yet. Economic numbers are strengthening and in the market, high-yield bond funds are the top performers. Both are paving the way for a resurgent stock market. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - We’re out of the woods, if not out of Iraq yet. Economic numbers are strengthening and in the market, high-yield bond funds are the top performers. Both are paving the way for a resurgent stock market.

The market is pretty volatile, but there’s been a positive bias during the past quarter. And although the summer isn’t necessarily a trending market, a bottom formation is in the making. The article references emerging market communication Story: High Stakes Update - The market is pretty volatile, but there’s been a positive bias during the past quarter. And although the summer isn’t necessarily a trending market, a bottom formation is in the making.

The market is expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a quarter-point next week. And most market watchers expect the Fed to cut another 25 basis points during the next meeting. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - The market is expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a quarter-point next week. And most market watchers expect the Fed to cut another 25 basis points during the next meeting.

The bull market in Treasury bonds may go on a while longer. So may the bear market in stocks. But if yield is your game, equities are still a critical piece of your portfolio. The article references emerging market communication Story: Big Dividends, Solid Growth - The bull market in Treasury bonds may go on a while longer. So may the bear market in stocks. But if yield is your game, equities are still a critical piece of your portfolio.

So far, 2006 has been a choppy year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make money. This market is ideal for those willing to focus on individual stocks and groups rather than the path of the broader market indexes. The article references emerging market communication Story: Standing Pat - So far, 2006 has been a choppy year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make money. This market is ideal for those willing to focus on individual stocks and groups rather than the path of the broader market indexes.

This weekend Fox News reported the stock market--as measured by the S&P 500--is up 70 percent since the bottom of the bull market, which started in October 2002.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Stocks Are Flat After Nine Years, But This Sector Is Scorching - This weekend Fox News reported the stock market--as measured by the S&P 500--is up 70 percent since the bottom of the bull market, which started in October 2002.

We’ve seen it one too many times: The precious metals market gets hot, the stocks start zooming higher, investors pile in and the next time the market takes a breath they get badly burned.   The article references emerging market communication Story: Low-Volatility Gold - We’ve seen it one too many times: The precious metals market gets hot, the stocks start zooming higher, investors pile in and the next time the market takes a breath they get badly burned.  

“Signs of bear market capitulation are appearing in multiple corners of the market,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, five of the seven “conditions that preceded the best buy opportunities in stocks over the past four decades” are now in place. The article references emerging market communication Story: Roundup - “Signs of bear market capitulation are appearing in multiple corners of the market,” asserts Jim Stack.1 In his view, five of the seven “conditions that preceded the best buy opportunities in stocks over the past four decades” are now in place.

There are plenty of reasons for concern about the health of the market averages today. As we've been pointing out since the beginning of 2005, it's never a good sign when financial stocks underperform the rest of the market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Maintaining Balance - There are plenty of reasons for concern about the health of the market averages today. As we've been pointing out since the beginning of 2005, it's never a good sign when financial stocks underperform the rest of the market.

Bond yields rose again, overshadowing a drop in oil prices as well as strong reports from Morgan Stanley and Home Depot and sending the market spiraling downward Wednesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Bond yields rose again, overshadowing a drop in oil prices as well as strong reports from Morgan Stanley and Home Depot and sending the market spiraling downward Wednesday.

Will the stock market ever recover? Where is the bottom for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or the Nasdaq Composite--which hasn’t recovered since the last market blowup at the start of this decade--and when will we reach it?
The article references emerging market communication Story: Work the Problem - Will the stock market ever recover? Where is the bottom for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or the Nasdaq Composite--which hasn’t recovered since the last market blowup at the start of this decade--and when will we reach it?

When folks start to look at the softer real estate market, many tend to look at the potential shortfalls in retail spending or other parts of the consumer market heading into tougher times. The article references emerging market communication Story: The Wizardry Of Tax, Spend And Profit - When folks start to look at the softer real estate market, many tend to look at the potential shortfalls in retail spending or other parts of the consumer market heading into tougher times.

Apparently, the market can handle Chinese market corrections, but it couldn't sustain the a gloomy outlook for interest-rate cuts following a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke Tuesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: After The Bell Wrapup - Apparently, the market can handle Chinese market corrections, but it couldn't sustain the a gloomy outlook for interest-rate cuts following a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke Tuesday.

One of our bond holdings continues to sustain for the current and pending gloomy market conditions. We see longer-term success for the company as the mortgage and credit markets eventually ease up.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - One of our bond holdings continues to sustain for the current and pending gloomy market conditions. We see longer-term success for the company as the mortgage and credit markets eventually ease up.

With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so.

With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - With corporate confession season progressing, investors are getting a bit more careful. It’s always a bullish sign if the market rallies on bad news. And we’ll have plenty of bad news as the weakness in the technology sector continues. Investors are still watching the techs, forgetting that the rest of the market is on very firm footing, and will mightily benefit from the stimulatory policies on the fiscal and monetary side. My Master Key is firmly bullish at 6.82 percent, forecasting a rise of that magnitude in the broad market during the next month or so.

After another rollercoaster ride, the market closed in negative territory Tuesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - After another rollercoaster ride, the market closed in negative territory Tuesday.

As interest rates climbed throughout the day, the market closed in negative territory Monday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - As interest rates climbed throughout the day, the market closed in negative territory Monday.

Our mortgage company recommendation continues to take hits in the market. The underlying company hasn't changed, though. The article references emerging market communication Story: Flash Alert: More Market Woes for Thornburg - Our mortgage company recommendation continues to take hits in the market. The underlying company hasn't changed, though.

Tuesday’s big losses had many investors worried that a major bear market was in sight. But there’s no need...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Tuesday’s big losses had many investors worried that a major bear market was in sight. But there’s no need...

By Neil George With the S&P 500 doing little for investors, besides providing passing thrills and mostly chills, I’ve got a better way to play the market, make a little money and not get hurt. The general US stock market is in a tough spot. I could just create some diversions, deflecting your The article references emerging market communication Story: Another Preference - By Neil George With the S&P 500 doing little for investors, besides providing passing thrills and mostly chills, I’ve got a better way to play the market, make a little money and not get hurt. The general US stock market is in a tough spot. I could just create some diversions, deflecting your

Sir Alan Greenspan and the recent meeting of his Federal Open Market Committee is just one piece of the market’s recovery. And it wasn’t the FOMC moving from a neutral to an easing bias that’s helping matters. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - Sir Alan Greenspan and the recent meeting of his Federal Open Market Committee is just one piece of the market’s recovery. And it wasn’t the FOMC moving from a neutral to an easing bias that’s helping matters.

Stable trusts with a history of performance will survive and thrive inevitable, intermittent pullbacks in the energy market. Long-term supply and demand trends indicate the bull market will continue. The article references emerging market communication Story: Feature Article - Stable trusts with a history of performance will survive and thrive inevitable, intermittent pullbacks in the energy market. Long-term supply and demand trends indicate the bull market will continue.

Way too many folks keep getting hooked into watching the markets. They’ll tune into financial broadcasts, eager to hear and watch what the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or whatever other competing market index is doing for the moment. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Market Commentary - Way too many folks keep getting hooked into watching the markets. They’ll tune into financial broadcasts, eager to hear and watch what the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 or whatever other competing market index is doing for the moment.

What’s one of the biggest growing segments in the stock market? One segment that invests in a host of vital industries, is rich in assets and pays us huge sums of dividend cash? The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Market Commentary - What’s one of the biggest growing segments in the stock market? One segment that invests in a host of vital industries, is rich in assets and pays us huge sums of dividend cash?

A spike in oil prices has triggered every major market correction since World War II. And every spike of 50 percent and more has triggered a major market correction, no matter how short-lived. There’s really no way around it: This market hangs more than ever on what happens to the price of oil. That means what happens in Iraq and Venezuela--the two trouble spots for supply of the vital commodity--is absolutely critical to your portfolio. At this point, there are just too many unknowns to make a move. With the Master Key hovering at 2.5 percent, for now I recommend standing pat. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - A spike in oil prices has triggered every major market correction since World War II. And every spike of 50 percent and more has triggered a major market correction, no matter how short-lived. There’s really no way around it: This market hangs more than ever on what happens to the price of oil. That means what happens in Iraq and Venezuela--the two trouble spots for supply of the vital commodity--is absolutely critical to your portfolio. At this point, there are just too many unknowns to make a move. With the Master Key hovering at 2.5 percent, for now I recommend standing pat.

After two days of seeing red, the market is back in black Wednesday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - After two days of seeing red, the market is back in black Wednesday.

It’s remarkable how two consecutive years in the stock market can look so much alike. 2004 and 2005 are too close for comparison when it comes to stock market action in the first six months of each year. The article references emerging market communication Story: Face Off - It’s remarkable how two consecutive years in the stock market can look so much alike. 2004 and 2005 are too close for comparison when it comes to stock market action in the first six months of each year.

Last-minute earnings warnings forced the market lower last week. And since nobody expected companies to warn a week before they’re set to report, that has spooked the market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - Last-minute earnings warnings forced the market lower last week. And since nobody expected companies to warn a week before they’re set to report, that has spooked the market.

Back in 1896, Charles Dow—founder of the Dow Jones Company—created a series of market indexes designed to track the performance of the US stock market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Getting On Track - Back in 1896, Charles Dow—founder of the Dow Jones Company—created a series of market indexes designed to track the performance of the US stock market.

Whether it’s a pool of mortgages, corporate debt or a government obligation, during the past several days, the market’s been on a tear trying to come to grasp with the questions...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Whether it’s a pool of mortgages, corporate debt or a government obligation, during the past several days, the market’s been on a tear trying to come to grasp with the questions...

Two months ago, good economic data was a positive for the market. Back then the market was worried about a stalling economic recovery and less-than-stellar employment growth. The article references emerging market communication Story: Riding the Curve - Two months ago, good economic data was a positive for the market. Back then the market was worried about a stalling economic recovery and less-than-stellar employment growth.

Lately it seems the U.S. market has been hit with dour economic report after grim earnings report—but things are different in the Canadian market, which has remained resilient in the face of slowed growth elsewhere in the world. The article references emerging market communication Story: Oh Canada - Lately it seems the U.S. market has been hit with dour economic report after grim earnings report—but things are different in the Canadian market, which has remained resilient in the face of slowed growth elsewhere in the world.

May 13, 2005 Poof So, is the market done with commodities? Has the petrol market peaked only to now face the downward spiral of despair? How about the industrial minerals--is the renewed Iron Age getting rusty? It's odd to The article references emerging market communication Story: Poof - May 13, 2005 Poof So, is the market done with commodities? Has the petrol market peaked only to now face the downward spiral of despair? How about the industrial minerals--is the renewed Iron Age getting rusty? It's odd to

Two suggestions for the current market: Don’t ignore more defensive sectors in your zeal to participate in market upside, and don’t be afraid to sell some stocks. The article references emerging market communication Story: Managing Risk - Two suggestions for the current market: Don’t ignore more defensive sectors in your zeal to participate in market upside, and don’t be afraid to sell some stocks.

The early October funk in the market averages has given way to a rally. And with gasoline prices falling and the traditional seasonal strength of the holiday season ahead, it’s likely the market will remain on firm footing through year-end. The article references emerging market communication Story: Reprieve For The Banks - The early October funk in the market averages has given way to a rally. And with gasoline prices falling and the traditional seasonal strength of the holiday season ahead, it’s likely the market will remain on firm footing through year-end.

Apart from the malaise in the global equity market, the big story during the past year has been the dollar’s decline. That’s creating issues for domestic investors, even in the well-performing investment-grade and Treasury bond market. Here’s how to diversify. The article references emerging market communication Story: When the Mighty Fall - Apart from the malaise in the global equity market, the big story during the past year has been the dollar’s decline. That’s creating issues for domestic investors, even in the well-performing investment-grade and Treasury bond market. Here’s how to diversify.

The defensively positioned mutual fund portfolio beat the market in 2004. In 2005, we expect a similar market environment that requires a similar stance. The article references emerging market communication Story: The Final Arbiter - The defensively positioned mutual fund portfolio beat the market in 2004. In 2005, we expect a similar market environment that requires a similar stance.

What gives with technology? Since the market’s October low the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has been in its own private bull market, posting gains of more than 30 percent and sharply outperforming all the major averages. The article references emerging market communication Story: Tip-Top Tech - What gives with technology? Since the market’s October low the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has been in its own private bull market, posting gains of more than 30 percent and sharply outperforming all the major averages.

The market remains weak despite evidence that demand in the beaten-down technology arena is on the rise and that the economy is holding up well. Last week’s retail sales figures showed a still-strong U.S. consumer and evidence that recent tax rebate checks are starting to enhance consumption demand. Add to that the flood of money being pumped into the economy by the Federal Reserve and there’s little downside risk in this market. The master key sits at a solidly positive 5.12--when the market does make a run, hold on; we’re in line for a monster rally. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - The market remains weak despite evidence that demand in the beaten-down technology arena is on the rise and that the economy is holding up well. Last week’s retail sales figures showed a still-strong U.S. consumer and evidence that recent tax rebate checks are starting to enhance consumption demand. Add to that the flood of money being pumped into the economy by the Federal Reserve and there’s little downside risk in this market. The master key sits at a solidly positive 5.12--when the market does make a run, hold on; we’re in line for a monster rally.

Prior to 2002, stocks had always rallied at the beginning of an economic recovery. That the market declined at all during the first half of the year is unprecedented; that the decline reached bear market extremes can be likened to a multi-century flood. The article references emerging market communication Story: Capsule Advisory - Prior to 2002, stocks had always rallied at the beginning of an economic recovery. That the market declined at all during the first half of the year is unprecedented; that the decline reached bear market extremes can be likened to a multi-century flood.

Below I analyze the historic 1995-96 corn market and discuss reasons why I believe today’s corn market is setting up for a sequel to that famous rally. The article references emerging market communication Story: Fortunes Made: Repeat In The Making? - Below I analyze the historic 1995-96 corn market and discuss reasons why I believe today’s corn market is setting up for a sequel to that famous rally.

Welcome to the March 2005 issue of Canadian Edge. Learn more about our new Tax Guide, how yield chasers are impacting the Canadian trust market and why we’ve changed our focus in the Portfolios to growth. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Overview - Welcome to the March 2005 issue of Canadian Edge. Learn more about our new Tax Guide, how yield chasers are impacting the Canadian trust market and why we’ve changed our focus in the Portfolios to growth.

In the Market Overview, I give you a roundup of what you'll find in this month's issue. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Overview - In the Market Overview, I give you a roundup of what you'll find in this month's issue.

Editor’s note: With the turbulence in the market over the past year, investors have been shunning growth investments. We don’t blame them, but many growth funds are an opportunity right now. Below Ivan looks at some good relative performers.—SL The article references emerging market communication Story: The Right Side of the Market - Editor’s note: With the turbulence in the market over the past year, investors have been shunning growth investments. We don’t blame them, but many growth funds are an opportunity right now. Below Ivan looks at some good relative performers.—SL

Given extremely positive monetary and technical underpinnings—the sharp decline in interest rates and strong market breadth—the most likely scenario remains a strong market rally that lasts at least through year-end. The article references emerging market communication Story: MarketWatch - Given extremely positive monetary and technical underpinnings—the sharp decline in interest rates and strong market breadth—the most likely scenario remains a strong market rally that lasts at least through year-end.

The reality is that many of the sectors that made the most money in 2003—namely technology—have lost the most in 2004. This is a clear sign the 2003 rally was nothing more than an aberration and not the start of a new multi-year bull market in stocks. The article references emerging market communication Story: The Market Says Otherwise - The reality is that many of the sectors that made the most money in 2003—namely technology—have lost the most in 2004. This is a clear sign the 2003 rally was nothing more than an aberration and not the start of a new multi-year bull market in stocks.

Last week, the whole thing started again: “Bonds are bad for your financial health. And even worse, they’re going to even destroy the stock market.” The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Market Commentary - Last week, the whole thing started again: “Bonds are bad for your financial health. And even worse, they’re going to even destroy the stock market.”

By Neil George The housing market continues to engage all of us. Whether it’s out of fear over softer pricing or out of greed over how to cash in on specific opportunities, any headline even mentioning the home market gets our collective attention. Take the past week. We got the data for the U The article references emerging market communication Story: Mortgaged To The Moon - By Neil George The housing market continues to engage all of us. Whether it’s out of fear over softer pricing or out of greed over how to cash in on specific opportunities, any headline even mentioning the home market gets our collective attention. Take the past week. We got the data for the U

US stocks rallied to new highs today after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released its minutes, stating that its rate cut was a wise course of action...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - US stocks rallied to new highs today after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released its minutes, stating that its rate cut was a wise course of action...

Sixteen years ago, I was fortunate to work on what I still consider to be one of the best guides to understanding the stock market for US investors: Market Timing for the Nineties by Stephen Leeb. At first glance, this book is dated automatically by its title. Its basic premise, however, applies to any decade. The article references emerging market communication Story: Big Declines Are Bullish - Sixteen years ago, I was fortunate to work on what I still consider to be one of the best guides to understanding the stock market for US investors: Market Timing for the Nineties by Stephen Leeb. At first glance, this book is dated automatically by its title. Its basic premise, however, applies to any decade.

Front and center this week will be the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which will span Tuesday and Wednesday, when we’ll hear the results of their talks. The market is indicating that it expects at least a quarter-point rate cut given the recent worries about deflation. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - Front and center this week will be the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which will span Tuesday and Wednesday, when we’ll hear the results of their talks. The market is indicating that it expects at least a quarter-point rate cut given the recent worries about deflation.

On any given trading day, for any market, there are four possible scenarios. Furthermore, when a trader considers the market’s reaction to significant news, there are six possible scenarios.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Scenarios and Outcomes - On any given trading day, for any market, there are four possible scenarios. Furthermore, when a trader considers the market’s reaction to significant news, there are six possible scenarios.

On any given trading day, for any market, there are four possible scenarios. Furthermore, when a trader considers the market’s reaction to significant news, there are six possible scenarios...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Scenarios and Outcomes - On any given trading day, for any market, there are four possible scenarios. Furthermore, when a trader considers the market’s reaction to significant news, there are six possible scenarios...

The bull market in oil still has a lot of room to run from a long-term perspective. It may have started back in 1998 with the now ridiculous-looking $10 a barrel, but it wasn’t until 2004 that most market participants figured out that this time was different. A per-barrel price of $40 was no longer The article references emerging market communication Story: Geopolitics To The Fore - The bull market in oil still has a lot of room to run from a long-term perspective. It may have started back in 1998 with the now ridiculous-looking $10 a barrel, but it wasn’t until 2004 that most market participants figured out that this time was different. A per-barrel price of $40 was no longer

It appears most market participants are surprised by the severity of the sell off in July, especially in technology and small caps. As of the time of this writing, those market sectors were down 10 percent in a single month. By any standard, that’s a huge move in an index. The article references emerging market communication Story: Surprised? - It appears most market participants are surprised by the severity of the sell off in July, especially in technology and small caps. As of the time of this writing, those market sectors were down 10 percent in a single month. By any standard, that’s a huge move in an index.

With the best quarter since fall 1998, the whole world is again hoping that the worst of this bear market is over. While I expect to see many similar rallies before the end of this bear market, I doubt that the bear has stopped biting. The article references emerging market communication Story: Mutual Fund Update - With the best quarter since fall 1998, the whole world is again hoping that the worst of this bear market is over. While I expect to see many similar rallies before the end of this bear market, I doubt that the bear has stopped biting.

July 19, 2004 Troubling The stock market isn't having a good summer. This may sound troubling, but that's the view more and more folks are taking toward the market. Today isn't showing major change in that stance, either, as one of the biggies of the The article references emerging market communication Story: Troubling - July 19, 2004 Troubling The stock market isn't having a good summer. This may sound troubling, but that's the view more and more folks are taking toward the market. Today isn't showing major change in that stance, either, as one of the biggies of the

Don’t panic just yet. Sure, the market’s seeing some negative action lately, but that’s no reason to throw in the towel...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - Don’t panic just yet. Sure, the market’s seeing some negative action lately, but that’s no reason to throw in the towel...

The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee slashed the fed funds target rate by 75 basis points Tuesday morning. The markets are rallying, both stocks and bonds, after the announcement. And although the move is largely symbolic, there is some positive news and some direction for us to take. The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee slashed the fed funds target rate by 75 basis points Tuesday morning. The markets are rallying, both stocks and bonds, after the announcement. And although the move is largely symbolic, there is some positive news and some direction for us to take.

Market history shows that such emotional lows and rock-bottom valuations for quality companies also resolve in surging prices. And that’s a pretty key fact to keep in mind when the market action gets as wild and wooly as it has over the past couple of weeks. The article references emerging market communication Story: Epic Yields - Market history shows that such emotional lows and rock-bottom valuations for quality companies also resolve in surging prices. And that’s a pretty key fact to keep in mind when the market action gets as wild and wooly as it has over the past couple of weeks.

While in Greece visiting family, I've been able to discuss market and economic issues with locals and other European market participants. The subject of one gathering was Russia’s current economic status and its long-term potential. The article references emerging market communication Story: Speaking Of Bears - While in Greece visiting family, I've been able to discuss market and economic issues with locals and other European market participants. The subject of one gathering was Russia’s current economic status and its long-term potential.

So far so good in the earnings season. The market has maintained a positive bias even as earnings for the S&P 500 are now expected to decline by 22 percent for the third quarter. But the market is zeroing in on the outlook for the next several quarters and so far the guidance has been mixed. So the big question now is—a retest or rally? The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - So far so good in the earnings season. The market has maintained a positive bias even as earnings for the S&P 500 are now expected to decline by 22 percent for the third quarter. But the market is zeroing in on the outlook for the next several quarters and so far the guidance has been mixed. So the big question now is—a retest or rally?

Cashing in on China isn’t just about a few hot tips in the stock market—it’s all about understanding how that market is driving bigger revenues for a host of companies around the world. And the good news is that we’ve owned the best for some time now. The article references emerging market communication Story: Cashing In On China - Cashing in on China isn’t just about a few hot tips in the stock market—it’s all about understanding how that market is driving bigger revenues for a host of companies around the world. And the good news is that we’ve owned the best for some time now.

“Fed panic, dead ahead!” warns Jim Stack.1 In his view, “today’s bear market has already inflicted more potential economic damage than the worst bear market of the past 60 years.” He’s looking for buying opportunities as “the bear runs its course.” The article references emerging market communication Story: RoundUp - “Fed panic, dead ahead!” warns Jim Stack.1 In his view, “today’s bear market has already inflicted more potential economic damage than the worst bear market of the past 60 years.” He’s looking for buying opportunities as “the bear runs its course.”

The Federal Reserve Bank's Open Market Committee voted to drop the Prime Discount Rate by 50 basis points, or 0.5 percent, to 5.75 percent from 6.25 percent before the US market opened Friday. The article references emerging market communication Story: Trade Update--August 17, 2007 - The Federal Reserve Bank's Open Market Committee voted to drop the Prime Discount Rate by 50 basis points, or 0.5 percent, to 5.75 percent from 6.25 percent before the US market opened Friday.

Both the Big Dogs and the Pioneers have been in synch with the market for the most part. The Big Dogs have been slightly stronger of the two, simply because of market seasonalities—summer is typically a lousy time for stocks—mixed economic news, the ongoing wars abroad and the ensuing energy The article references emerging market communication Story: Moving Along - Both the Big Dogs and the Pioneers have been in synch with the market for the most part. The Big Dogs have been slightly stronger of the two, simply because of market seasonalities—summer is typically a lousy time for stocks—mixed economic news, the ongoing wars abroad and the ensuing energy

Bay Street, Canada's Wall Street, is now working on some two dozen potential trust IPOs with a combined worth of CD5.5 billion. If all of those deals eventually wind up hitting the market, their value will exceed all the IPO activity for 2005, a year when almost three of every four new offerings were trusts. The article references emerging market communication Story: Coming To Market - Bay Street, Canada's Wall Street, is now working on some two dozen potential trust IPOs with a combined worth of CD5.5 billion. If all of those deals eventually wind up hitting the market, their value will exceed all the IPO activity for 2005, a year when almost three of every four new offerings were trusts.

Are stocks spiraling into the abyss of a bear market? Or are they still on that upward spiral of unbridled greed and manic promotion that had way too many folks giddy over recent tops in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average? The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Market Commentary - Are stocks spiraling into the abyss of a bear market? Or are they still on that upward spiral of unbridled greed and manic promotion that had way too many folks giddy over recent tops in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average?

This rally could continue for some time longer, perhaps extending well into April. After all, the market was, and is, extremely oversold after weeks of seemingly endless selling. But I’m far from convinced that this is the beginning of a new bull market, and I suspect we’ll retest recent lows later on this year. The article references emerging market communication Story: A Welcome Respite - This rally could continue for some time longer, perhaps extending well into April. After all, the market was, and is, extremely oversold after weeks of seemingly endless selling. But I’m far from convinced that this is the beginning of a new bull market, and I suspect we’ll retest recent lows later on this year.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut the prime discount rate to 5.75 percent from 6.25 percent. By doing so, the FOMC acknowledged that inflation is a greater risk to the economy than slow growth... The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut the prime discount rate to 5.75 percent from 6.25 percent. By doing so, the FOMC acknowledged that inflation is a greater risk to the economy than slow growth...

In a bull market, success is measured by how fast and reliably your wealth builds. Bear markets have a somewhat different benchmark for performance: holding on to what you have. And that’s become increasingly difficult this summer. The article references emerging market communication Story: Finding the Bull in a Bear Market - In a bull market, success is measured by how fast and reliably your wealth builds. Bear markets have a somewhat different benchmark for performance: holding on to what you have. And that’s become increasingly difficult this summer.

It’s true that a decline of more than 20 percent in the major market averages appears to be an ominous portent for the economy. Historically, stocks are one of the most accurate leading indicators around. Moreover, given the market’s greater-than-ever importance to the economy, you could argue that its tendency to lead economic trends has been enhanced. The article references emerging market communication Story: Capsules - It’s true that a decline of more than 20 percent in the major market averages appears to be an ominous portent for the economy. Historically, stocks are one of the most accurate leading indicators around. Moreover, given the market’s greater-than-ever importance to the economy, you could argue that its tendency to lead economic trends has been enhanced.

Continued declines in the stock market have left many investors with significantly diminished retirement portfolios. While you might not want to look at those statements, there are tax benefits that can be reaped by making adjustments to even the most tattered retirement portfolios. The article references emerging market communication Story: Bear Market Roth Conversions - Continued declines in the stock market have left many investors with significantly diminished retirement portfolios. While you might not want to look at those statements, there are tax benefits that can be reaped by making adjustments to even the most tattered retirement portfolios.

The spike in interest rates during the past couple months is already one of the more dramatic in recent market history. Worse, if the bond market follows precedent, most of the damage won’t be felt until after the Federal Reserve announces its first boost in the federal funds rate—which will be June at the earliest. The article references emerging market communication Story: Bonds Break Down - The spike in interest rates during the past couple months is already one of the more dramatic in recent market history. Worse, if the bond market follows precedent, most of the damage won’t be felt until after the Federal Reserve announces its first boost in the federal funds rate—which will be June at the earliest.

While we think it’s likely that the market will head higher in the next 12 months, we can’t say for certain where it’s headed in the next 60 days, as the pattern shakes itself out. But that short-term uncertainty doesn’t mean you can’t make money in the market. The article references emerging market communication Story: Bull-Put Credit Spreads - While we think it’s likely that the market will head higher in the next 12 months, we can’t say for certain where it’s headed in the next 60 days, as the pattern shakes itself out. But that short-term uncertainty doesn’t mean you can’t make money in the market.

Just when things looked like they couldn’t get worse for this market, the dockworkers’ strike is doing billions of dollars of damage to the economy daily. At this point, we still haven’t seen the multiple confirmations that would signal a new downleg for the bear market, but we’re very close. My Master Key is still at 12 percent, forecasting a powerful rally in the next few months and that’s still what I’m betting on. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - Just when things looked like they couldn’t get worse for this market, the dockworkers’ strike is doing billions of dollars of damage to the economy daily. At this point, we still haven’t seen the multiple confirmations that would signal a new downleg for the bear market, but we’re very close. My Master Key is still at 12 percent, forecasting a powerful rally in the next few months and that’s still what I’m betting on.

The only thing good about a bone-chilling market decline is that—at least if history is any guide—it gives birth to a powerful market rally. The recent decline has been one of the most severe in the past 100 years. And while no one can say with certitude that it’s over, the odds are high, as we note in our first article, that we’re either at the lows or very close. The next act should prove far more rewarding. The article references emerging market communication Story: Capsule Advisory - The only thing good about a bone-chilling market decline is that—at least if history is any guide—it gives birth to a powerful market rally. The recent decline has been one of the most severe in the past 100 years. And while no one can say with certitude that it’s over, the odds are high, as we note in our first article, that we’re either at the lows or very close. The next act should prove far more rewarding.

Expect rumors to drive the market this week, unless the bombs start dropping. It’s going to be a wild ride for sure. The one thing to watch is oil prices. They’re down today and gold is rallying. Now isn’t the time to be a hero--at least in the stock market. Sit tight, ignore the rumors and wait for the dust to settle. The article references emerging market communication Story: weekly hotline - Expect rumors to drive the market this week, unless the bombs start dropping. It’s going to be a wild ride for sure. The one thing to watch is oil prices. They’re down today and gold is rallying. Now isn’t the time to be a hero--at least in the stock market. Sit tight, ignore the rumors and wait for the dust to settle.

With all the unfolding shenanigans--from stock analysts pimping companies they know aren’t worth the ink and paper used to report trades on your brokerage statements to hedge funds and prime brokers getting to play by different sets of rules--the market continues to get more and more dicey for the average stock investor. The article references emerging market communication Story: Whose Market Is It? - With all the unfolding shenanigans--from stock analysts pimping companies they know aren’t worth the ink and paper used to report trades on your brokerage statements to hedge funds and prime brokers getting to play by different sets of rules--the market continues to get more and more dicey for the average stock investor.

It’s been tough to make money investing in the general stock market. With the broad market indexes on their way south, most investors keep seeing red on their quarterly statements while wondering if there’s another place to stow cash that won’t erase net worth, and perhaps even build some. The article references emerging market communication Story: Be Open to Closed-End Funds - It’s been tough to make money investing in the general stock market. With the broad market indexes on their way south, most investors keep seeing red on their quarterly statements while wondering if there’s another place to stow cash that won’t erase net worth, and perhaps even build some.

It’s estimated that the global carbon dioxide (CO2) market, now valued at $28 billion, will be worth $40 billion by 2010. Carbon trading isn’t about the environment anymore—there’s money to be made on our climate situation, and carbon credits are the new hot commodity. The article references emerging market communication Story: A CO2 Market Place - It’s estimated that the global carbon dioxide (CO2) market, now valued at $28 billion, will be worth $40 billion by 2010. Carbon trading isn’t about the environment anymore—there’s money to be made on our climate situation, and carbon credits are the new hot commodity.

It’s the witching month in a bear market. But if you’re a long-term investor, now’s not the time to be spooked out of solid companies. Below, I look at several holdings, some of which you might be tempted to give up on. All, however, still appear able to weather even a worsening industry and market storm. The article references emerging market communication Story: Don't Be Spooked - It’s the witching month in a bear market. But if you’re a long-term investor, now’s not the time to be spooked out of solid companies. Below, I look at several holdings, some of which you might be tempted to give up on. All, however, still appear able to weather even a worsening industry and market storm.

There’s no doubt that natural resources are in a multi-year bull market. Commodities and their respective producers have been massively outperforming the major stock market averages since 2001. This is where investors have made big money during the last five years, and it’s where investors will continue to make big money during the next five. The article references emerging market communication Story: It’s Overdue - There’s no doubt that natural resources are in a multi-year bull market. Commodities and their respective producers have been massively outperforming the major stock market averages since 2001. This is where investors have made big money during the last five years, and it’s where investors will continue to make big money during the next five.

The recent pullback in the major averages amidst warnings season has been more severe than expected. But the positive intermediate-term bias in the market can’t be underestimated. The Federal Reserve is meeting again this week and market participants are split 50-50 on how low the Fed will go. But whatever it is--a 50- or 25-basis-point cut--the bank has demonstrated that it’s willing to take aggressive action in times of hardship. The article references emerging market communication Story: Weekly Hotline - The recent pullback in the major averages amidst warnings season has been more severe than expected. But the positive intermediate-term bias in the market can’t be underestimated. The Federal Reserve is meeting again this week and market participants are split 50-50 on how low the Fed will go. But whatever it is--a 50- or 25-basis-point cut--the bank has demonstrated that it’s willing to take aggressive action in times of hardship.

For the first seven months of 2001, all the major market averages finished in the red. This poor performance, however, masks a very significant trend—one that augurs a strong economy over at least the next several years. While strong economies don’t necessarily mean strong market averages, they do mean profit opportunities. The article references emerging market communication Story: Capsule Advisory - For the first seven months of 2001, all the major market averages finished in the red. This poor performance, however, masks a very significant trend—one that augurs a strong economy over at least the next several years. While strong economies don’t necessarily mean strong market averages, they do mean profit opportunities.

A frequent Roundup contributor, Jim Stack has written his InvesTech Research market letter for a quarter century. Combining fundamental, technical and investor sentiment analysis, his unique perspective has consistently prepared readers for major market turning points. The article references emerging market communication Story: Roundup: Jim Stack - A frequent Roundup contributor, Jim Stack has written his InvesTech Research market letter for a quarter century. Combining fundamental, technical and investor sentiment analysis, his unique perspective has consistently prepared readers for major market turning points.

There’s still plenty of cash that can come out of the real estate market and home equity. By Neil George There have been few markets outside of energy that have provided as much hoopla for investors as the real estate market. Not a day goes by that the media doesn’t make some mention of hom The article references emerging market communication Story: Cash Machine - There’s still plenty of cash that can come out of the real estate market and home equity. By Neil George There have been few markets outside of energy that have provided as much hoopla for investors as the real estate market. Not a day goes by that the media doesn’t make some mention of hom

US stocks rose sharply after President Bush announced a plan to help subprime homeowners, and Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke declared that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is ready to act as needed to prevent further turmoil in the global financial markets from taking a toll on the US economy...
The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - US stocks rose sharply after President Bush announced a plan to help subprime homeowners, and Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke declared that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is ready to act as needed to prevent further turmoil in the global financial markets from taking a toll on the US economy...

This rally could continue in fits and starts for at least another month. Ultimately, however, I’m looking for the market to retest recent lows sometime late this spring or over the summer. A more likely window for a real rally would be in the back half of the year; if the US economy does see a recovery in 2010, the market should begin rallying roughly five months ahead of the trough. The article references emerging market communication Story: The End Game - This rally could continue in fits and starts for at least another month. Ultimately, however, I’m looking for the market to retest recent lows sometime late this spring or over the summer. A more likely window for a real rally would be in the back half of the year; if the US economy does see a recovery in 2010, the market should begin rallying roughly five months ahead of the trough.

There’s a new kind of investment out there that gives us the benefits of bonds with the ease of execution and pricing of the stock market. With many folks wanting to cash in on one of my favorite parts of the financial market--bonds--but having a devil of a time getting their brokers to buy them, I’ The article references emerging market communication Story: Half Bond, Half Stock - There’s a new kind of investment out there that gives us the benefits of bonds with the ease of execution and pricing of the stock market. With many folks wanting to cash in on one of my favorite parts of the financial market--bonds--but having a devil of a time getting their brokers to buy them, I’

We’re big advocates of the idea that mutual fund investors are captives of the market, because they’re long all the time. For that reason, real diversification among different kinds of funds—which can help you in all market conditions—is vital. The article references emerging market communication Story: The Longest Time -- Sept. 11, 2002 - We’re big advocates of the idea that mutual fund investors are captives of the market, because they’re long all the time. For that reason, real diversification among different kinds of funds—which can help you in all market conditions—is vital.

The markets have been easing downward again, giving up much of last weeks gains, following troubles at market bellwethers Alcoa and GE. The former blamed its 54 percent decline in net income on higher energy costs and the weaker dollar, with the latter’s woes due to troubles at its financial unit despite solid performance on the industrial side of its operations.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Friday Market Wrapup - 04.11.08 - The markets have been easing downward again, giving up much of last weeks gains, following troubles at market bellwethers Alcoa and GE. The former blamed its 54 percent decline in net income on higher energy costs and the weaker dollar, with the latter’s woes due to troubles at its financial unit despite solid performance on the industrial side of its operations.

It’s amazing how quickly sentiment can shift. Some media outlets are already declaring the worst bear market since WWII, dead. Admittedly, this rally looks encouraging, and many technicians are saying that the technical indictors appear to be favorable for a sustained rally. But the question remains, is this a bear market rally or something more? The article references emerging market communication Story: Just Napping - It’s amazing how quickly sentiment can shift. Some media outlets are already declaring the worst bear market since WWII, dead. Admittedly, this rally looks encouraging, and many technicians are saying that the technical indictors appear to be favorable for a sustained rally. But the question remains, is this a bear market rally or something more?

Since the market’s bottom in September, the S&P Industrials and S&P Financials have been marching in lockstep, both gaining more than 15 percent. That’s good news—sustainable market rallies should be broad-based and should also reflect underlying positives. The strength in financial stocks suggests the recent drop in interest rates is likely to lead to more lending, which means an improving economy. The article references emerging market communication Story: Capsule Advisory - Since the market’s bottom in September, the S&P Industrials and S&P Financials have been marching in lockstep, both gaining more than 15 percent. That’s good news—sustainable market rallies should be broad-based and should also reflect underlying positives. The strength in financial stocks suggests the recent drop in interest rates is likely to lead to more lending, which means an improving economy.

The summer months (June through September) tend to be the worst for the market and have been net losers for investors. Consider that even last year, stocks took a breather in summer. A trading range formed for the S&P 500 just under 1,000 before a late-September breakout reached new recovery highs. The market couldn’t break out during this period even though 2003 was one of the S&P 500’s best years. The article references emerging market communication Story: Playing Defense - The summer months (June through September) tend to be the worst for the market and have been net losers for investors. Consider that even last year, stocks took a breather in summer. A trading range formed for the S&P 500 just under 1,000 before a late-September breakout reached new recovery highs. The market couldn’t break out during this period even though 2003 was one of the S&P 500’s best years.

The most valuable, technical trading tool--the details of which are discussed in my latest book--has done a good job determining the trend of the gold market, both this year and last. This methodology uses daily price data in conjunction with 23- and 30-day exponential moving averages to identify the market trend. The article references emerging market communication Story: Gold Trend Turns Back Up - The most valuable, technical trading tool--the details of which are discussed in my latest book--has done a good job determining the trend of the gold market, both this year and last. This methodology uses daily price data in conjunction with 23- and 30-day exponential moving averages to identify the market trend.

Editor’s note: The weakening commercial property market is starting to threaten real estate investment trusts’ safe-haven status in the now two-and-a-half year-old bear market. Below, Roger shows why we’re still holding our fantastic five.—SL The article references emerging market communication Story: Real Values - Editor’s note: The weakening commercial property market is starting to threaten real estate investment trusts’ safe-haven status in the now two-and-a-half year-old bear market. Below, Roger shows why we’re still holding our fantastic five.—SL

The soybean market broke sharply in thin holiday trading during the last 20 seconds of trading on Friday, lowering our spread value by 7 cents. It looked to be an out-of-line close; however, the spread and the market didn't recover during the Sunday overnight trade.
The article references emerging market communication Story: New HR Trade Recommendation -- Buy August Gold [on strength] - 06-04-08 - 10:36 - The soybean market broke sharply in thin holiday trading during the last 20 seconds of trading on Friday, lowering our spread value by 7 cents. It looked to be an out-of-line close; however, the spread and the market didn't recover during the Sunday overnight trade.

Uranium is also a very thin market, dominated by a handful of suppliers and not many more buyers; many months, total trades number in the single digits. The spot market, in fact, accounts for only about 20 percent of uranium traded. The current term price is $32, a premium as consumers attempt to lock in today’s prices for long periods. The article references emerging market communication Story: Real Paydirt - Uranium is also a very thin market, dominated by a handful of suppliers and not many more buyers; many months, total trades number in the single digits. The spot market, in fact, accounts for only about 20 percent of uranium traded. The current term price is $32, a premium as consumers attempt to lock in today’s prices for long periods.

You’d think the energy business would be of increasing interest to the market, but that hasn’t been the case over the past several weeks for some of our prime petrol partnerships. That lack of interest, though, isn’t traceable to underlying business conditions... The article references emerging market communication Story: Market Update - You’d think the energy business would be of increasing interest to the market, but that hasn’t been the case over the past several weeks for some of our prime petrol partnerships. That lack of interest, though, isn’t traceable to underlying business conditions...

Many customers thought Old Turkey was trying to hide his best ideas and act cagey. But the true wisdom of this statement is simple: Don’t fight the trend. If you can establish the overall trend of the market, you will make money. Of course, there will be countertrend pullbacks within every bull market, but these dips should be regarded as buying opportunities, not reasons to panic and bail out. The article references emerging market communication Story: Old Turkey's Wisdom - Many customers thought Old Turkey was trying to hide his best ideas and act cagey. But the true wisdom of this statement is simple: Don’t fight the trend. If you can establish the overall trend of the market, you will make money. Of course, there will be countertrend pullbacks within every bull market, but these dips should be regarded as buying opportunities, not reasons to panic and bail out.

I’m always amazed by the mainstream media’s attempts to explained market movements. The simple fact of the matter is that the reasons behind a market move are rarely as clear cut as the media portrays. Still, there are some solid reasons behind this week’s moves.
The article references emerging market communication Story: Too Much Supply, Too Little Demand - I’m always amazed by the mainstream media’s attempts to explained market movements. The simple fact of the matter is that the reasons behind a market move are rarely as clear cut as the media portrays. Still, there are some solid reasons behind this week’s moves.

But no post-war recession in US history has lasted longer than 16 months; in all likelihood, we’ll begin to see signs of economic stabilization and recovery by the end of 2009. Of course, the market typically leads the economy by several months. While timing the turn precisely is next to impossible, it’s likely we’ll see a major low for the market sometime next year. The article references emerging market communication Story: Energy Buys and Sells - But no post-war recession in US history has lasted longer than 16 months; in all likelihood, we’ll begin to see signs of economic stabilization and recovery by the end of 2009. Of course, the market typically leads the economy by several months. While timing the turn precisely is next to impossible, it’s likely we’ll see a major low for the market sometime next year.