…“Two-Second Indicator”, which has seen the number of stocks hitting new 52-week lows “dry up dramatically” over the past two weeks. But in discussing another key reason — the Federal…
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Don't Be a Bottom-Hunter
…above that level, at 0.89, indicating they were overvalued.) Another reason to be bullish, I believe, involves the effects the Federal Reserve’s actions could have on the economy. While the…
Gross, Lynch, Malkiel: Varied Perspectives on Current Market
…have a safe cash reserve for contingencies. Gross is far less keen on stocks. He says that the deleveraging of a credit build-up that has gone on for five decades,…
Buffett Bonanza: Government vs. Fear, Bank Prognosis, and Why You Should Still 'Buy American'
…they don’t know what’s going on and their reaction, then, is to absolutely pull back.” Buffett says the actions the Federal Reserve took as the crisis set in were crucial,…
Zweig Strategy: 10 Growth Investment Ideas for a Tough Market
…into stocks. Some of the indicators he used to move in and out of the market included the Federal Reserve’s discount rate; installment debt levels; and the prime rate. His…
Want to Avoid Another Depression: Stop Talking About It
…explained away (the former as a result of Federal Reserve policy and the latter as the result of “program trading”). “This time is different: the Great Depression appears truly relevant,…
Hulbert: Signs of Investors Moving Back Toward Risk
…month ago, those Treasuries were yielding 2.3% versus 3.53% for the munis. Given that interest from munis is not subject to federal taxes, the munis usually yield less than Treasuries,…
Grantham: There's Risk in Value -- and in Buy-and-Hold
…also says, however, not to rule out another “sucker rally”, like the 2002-2007 surge that was fueled by Federal Reserve policy and post-9/11 tax cuts. But, he says, “I think…
Look to High-Yield Munis, U.S. Large-Caps, and TIPS -- Hyman, Doll, and Gross Sound Off
…bonds, in part because he believes the federal government will be forced to step in and provide help for municipalities, which will insure these high-yield securities. Doll says he’s high…
Wien on 2009: U.S. Stock Gains, a China Bounce, and N.Y. State Bankruptcy?
…the financial sector cause New York State to threaten bankruptcy and other states and municipalities follow,” he predicts. “The Federal government is forced to step in and provide substantial assistance….