All Posts Tagged With: "bear market"

Want Big Profits? Go East in the Year of the Bear

The “experts” got it wrong, again. You may recall the optimism our investment banking chums had for the stock market at the start of the year.

The Calm Before the Next Bank Storm

As expected, stocks are charging higher since Wednesday following weeks of protracted selling. That’s not a surprise. I’ve been saying we could see a big rally because the VIX was heavily overbought.

The Room Monday, July 21, 2008

Not so very long ago, I published here a photo of an honest-to-goodness bank run in England, as depositors tapped politely at the door of Northern Rock Bank in the hopes of receiving their money back.

Slack Spending Means Bear Market Will Roar Some More

Are we seeing a bottom to the bear market?

US stocks are heading for weekly gains. This despite big quarterly losses results from financials Citigroup (C) and Merrill Lynch (MER) and missed estimates from tech giants Google (GOOG) and Microsoft (MSFT).

Think of it this way, says Penny Sleuth editor Wayne Mulligan: “If you want to know whether or not we’ve reached a bottom, then all you need to do is think about the consumer.”

Fannie and Freddie: Final Death Throes or Back in Business?

Stricken twin mortgage giants Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) are making a surprise rally. Fannie added 19% to $10.93, after rising 31% yesterday. climbed 21% to $8.33 after a 30% gain yesterday.

So were rumors of their death really exaggerated? David Newman thinks not. Forget them, they’re as good as done.

How should you protect your investments? First off, don’t listen to Ben Bernanke or Hank Paulson – when their lips move they’re lying. Secondly, don’t listen to the talking heads on TV. Finally, diversify. If all your investments are in stocks and bonds, get a few fingers in the precious metals ‘pie’ too.

Welcome to the New Reality: $140 Oil, $1,000 Gold, $8 Corn

This year has been a fantastic year for commodities, says Kevin Kerr. Twenty years ago it was all very different – the focus was entirely on stocks.

Kevin says this is a major paradigm shift – $140 oil, $1,000 gold, $8 corn are the new reality. He says there’s no going back.

Are the markets telling us a different story? US stocks rallied yesterday. The Dow saw its best two-day advance in six years. Crude oil prices have slipped below $131 a barrel. Gold prices are also off their week highs.

Make a Long-Term Asset Allocation Plan and Stick To It

If you’re nervous about investing in today’s volatile market, Eric Roseman says asking yourself three fundamental questions can help set you on the right track. 1) Are you looking for a dollar or a euro-based portfolio? 2) What’s your growth horizon and risk objectives? 3) What is your asset allocation?

These 4 Stocks Are Battling the Bear Market Head On

“The U.S. bear market has deepened,” says The IHT.

Even helicopter Ben is worried. He’s told Congress that inflation risks have “intensified” and that there’s now a threat of “significant downside” to growth.

But contrarian investors should be lapping it up, says Marc Lichtenfeld in The Smart Profits Report. A bear market is where bargains are made.

Marc has put together a list of stocks that performed well in during the last bear… and four stocks that are currently battling the bear head on…

Steve Leuthold: Best U.S. Fund Manager This Year

If you don’t know the name Steve Leuthold yet, you should.  A few years ago, Leuthold made 450 percent gains by betting on commodities - by being bold enough to take a big position when nobody else dared to.

Leuthold also knows how to invest in stocks - his his Grizzly Short Fund (GRZZX) has been top of the stock funds over the last 12 months.

If you stick with Steve Leuthold’s advice, says Steve Sjuggerud in DailyWealth, you’re be well on your way to bumper profits…

Prepare for an August Rally in U.S. Stocks

Stocks are in a bear market, and many investors are having a tough time figuring out how to trade it. Fortunately for us, we have a map, says Brian Hunt in DailyWealth. If this bear market follows the pattern of the 2000-2002 bear, we should be looking at an August rally in stocks…

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