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Don’t trust the Dow. It’s a liar

Published on February 19, 2009

Almost all casual investors trust the Dow Jones Industrial Average to tell the truth. Unfortunately, it has been lying to them for a long time. It is only going to get worse.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): You cannot trust anybody on Wall Street these days, not even the Dow Jones index. The magical [...]

Oil Prices Don’t Control the Recession

Published on August 11, 2008

“Can the collapse in oil prices save the economy from recession? Sadly not. The rising oil price was a symptom, not a cause, of the unchecked global boom that lead us here. And the fact that it’s falling now is merely a sign that we’re already in the grip [...]

This is Worse than the Credit Crunch

Published on June 9, 2008

“The vague hope that the financial fallout was over has seen stock markets around the world rally somewhat since their low points earlier this year. But news at the end of last week knocked them for six.” — John Stepek
by John Stepek
Baltimore – (TFN): The markets have [...]

ETF Investing: Protect yourself from the downside

Published on May 12, 2008

By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore (TFN)- It is hard to believe until last week, it was nearly a month since the Dow last posted a losing week.  Even with ominous forecasts of recession, consumer sentiment plunging, and oil prices seeming to rise just to rise, the equities market has managed to make headway. 
Well… it did manage.  The good times [...]

Dow Forecasts: What newsletter editors and weather forecasters have in common

Published on December 12, 2007

"Like the followers of a doomsday cult, the forecasters of financial doom are as flexible as Gumby at a Kama Sutra tutorial when it comes to accommodate ever new deadlines for the imminent great crash. And like their colleagues at the weather center, they stand a good chance that they'll get it right eventually." — [...]

New Personal Finance Video: Market signals every investor needs to know

Published on December 10, 2007

Baltimore — (TFN): Key Entry Points — Itching to jump back into the market? The DOW and the S&P have experienced notable drops lately. Learn what these pullbacks mean and how to use them to you advantage. Rick Pendergraft, editor of Investors Daily Edge, gives some sound advice.
Click to view the interview! 
****Make sure [...]

Dow Jones Industrial Index Rally: “We may yet end the year with a 5% gain.”

Published on November 28, 2007

“Today’s rally was an impressive event. Add in Tuesday’s gains and you’ve almost matched the gains from August 16th and 17th. But back in August, the market was sitting at this exact same tension point.” — Adam Lass

by Adam Lass, TFN
Baltimore — (TFN): The cavalry has ridden in – all the way from Adu Dhabi [...]

Dow Rally: Recent volatility points at further downward pressure

Published on November 28, 2007

“The Dow has just popped its nose above the critical resistance level at the 200-day moving average. Considering the tremendous amount of recent market volatility, major market averages will probably encounter downside pressure at this level.” — Bryan Bottarelli 
by Bryan Bottarelli
Baltimore and Chicago — (TFN): As of 1:00 p.m. CT, the Dow [...]

US Stocks: Two powerful new ETFs for the Santa Claus rally

Published on November 21, 2007

“With a history of upside gains in the month of December, I think it’s a wise idea to take on a bullish stance from now until the end of the year. I’d like to alert you to two powerful new EFTs that you should consider for your investment portfolio.” — Bryan Bottarelli
by Bryan Bottarelli, TFN
Baltimore [...]

Market Forecast: Outlook for the Dow

Published on November 14, 2007

“I think we’ve seen the last of lifetime highs for a while on the Dow… and I mean for the next few years.” — Ann Sosnowski
by Ann Sosnowski, Today’sFinancialNews.com
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Baltimore — (TFN): Given the ups and downs in the American equity markets since October, it is becoming increasingly difficult [...]