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Will Stock Market Gains Hold?
16 June 09 04:43 PM | Brian Dightman
As the pattern of global economic data of less negative numbers continues, a shift may be taking place in asset pricing. Two possible reasons among many: 1) Asset prices are taking a break from the rapid appreciation realized since March 2) Economic data...
Stock Stimulus & Bond Bailout
02 March 09 11:59 AM | Brian Dightman
The Obama presidency is off and running and since taking office I believe the administration has provided enough details to help me position my near-term strategy. By most accounts, the United States has systemic problems in its economy that have been...
Stocks Under Increasing Pressure
21 June 08 03:56 PM | Brian Dightman
WORLD MARKETS Both domestic and international stocks have started another leg down and appear headed for a test of the March lows. Unlike previous weeks of selling, current market leaders recently suffered sharp declines. Commodities are one of the few...
Credit Markets, Commodities, U.S. Factory Data & Stocks
04 June 08 02:12 PM | Brian Dightman
If you have been following the credit market mess you probably saw the news yesterday that Lehman Brothers may need to raise more cash. That is really no surprise to people following credit market developments. I posted on the subject May 23rd. Strength...
Commodities & Related Industry Performance
10 May 08 02:57 PM | Brian Dightman
After three straight weekly gains, it is not surprising stock markets suffered losses last week. It still remains to be seen whether we have started a sustainable rally; how the S&P 500 moves relative to its 200 day moving average may shed light on...
Playing Defense
15 March 08 05:03 PM | Brian Dightman
Even after Friday’s sell-off the S&P only closed down 0.40% for the week. We are still above the March 10th low and volume didn’t surge on Friday in response to the Bear Stearns warning. Tuesday’s massive rally attempt is till intact, but it won’t...