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    John Egan
    Aug 29 02:23 PM
    What's Pushing the Market Up? [view article]
    I think that what is pushing the market up is a desire on the part of all players for some relief and the belief that the market **will have to go up** sooner or later. That and a traditionally short memory on the part of American investors in particular. Throw in the massive growth of IRAs invested in funds (that have to be fully invested) and an approaching window-dressing period.... Et Voila!

    Aside from our recent stimulus checks, what can Bush or his cohorts do to pump up the economy so their 'team' wins. I don't see much.Seems to me the only hook he has right now is an alliance with big oil. Clearly they'd like to see republicans back in office and if memory serves, gas prices went down before the last election, only to (coincidentally) bounce back up after the election. Low gas prices would seem to be a boon for McCain as we Americans seem to focus on short-term minor issues like the price of gas rather than long term issues.

    But! What a clever move on McCain's part .... Pick a woman for a VP!!! Boy does he have some smart handlers or what!!! And to announce right in the middle of the Democratic convention with all the Hillary supporters chewing the inside of the cheeks!!! Damned fine move!!! Still won't vote for him.... But!!!

    jegan ;-)     Reply
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    Dr. Jackpot
    Aug 29 12:32 PM
    What's Pushing the Market Up? [view article]
    WHAT'S PUSHING THE MARKETS UP ?
    It's the election stupid !     Reply
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    galewhitaker
    Aug 29 11:14 AM
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    What's Pushing the Market Up? [view article]
    This market is being manipulated by the Bush puppeteers, Ben and Henry. We wouldn't want the Bushies to look even worse than they already look, now would we? Reply
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    cyclops2020
    Aug 29 09:20 AM
    What's Pushing the Market Up? [view article]
    The volumes don't support, true....The fundamentals don't support either, but that hasn't stopped the run-up. Reply
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    Kelly
    Lieberman
    Aug 29 09:12 AM
    My Website
    What's Pushing the Market Up? [view article]
    The Dow is up because the majority rely on soundbites released by the mass manipulators of the marketplace. Check out ShadowStats.com for an interesting read on the real numbers. I am not saying that you can't make money in a mmmp (massively manipulated marketplace), just don't be caught with your pants down. Reply
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    Clive
    Corcoran
    Aug 29 08:55 AM
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    What's Pushing the Market Up? [view article]
    I agree that we need to see whether the volume kicks in during September to support the bullish prices moves over the last couple of days.
    I would suggest that 1350 is a key level on the S&P 500 - if we can get beyond that we may be moving beyond just a rally within a bear market. But to sustain this will require the cooperation of the financials.     Reply
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    buyitcheap
    Aug 29 08:16 AM
    What's Pushing the Market Up? [view article]
    The volumes do not support this kind of run up - I tend to agree with you that post Labor Day, we will see some overbought selling. I spent yesterday moving to cash and short on a few indexes. Best to all. Reply
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    johnthebear
    Aug 27 12:06 PM
    Wednesday Outlook: Low Volume Storm? [view article]
    David, did you ever figure out how the 2:1 double shorts work in IYR/FXI etc?

    I would appreciate your thoughts.

    Thanks for your research and great graphs. John     Reply
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    adan
    Aug 27 09:53 AM
    My Website
    Wednesday Outlook: Low Volume Storm? [view article]
    w/deflation, bonds would be good, at least for awhile - good info on your charts, as usual :-)

    thanks!     Reply
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    phinsuntanni
    ng
    Aug 27 05:59 AM
    My Website
    Wednesday Outlook: Low Volume Storm? [view article]
    at least we know you are long IEF,
    agreed, no interest rates risk yet     Reply
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    2houndz
    Aug 25 09:34 PM
    Market Rewind: Commodities Roar Back [view article]
    Key phrase here is 'roller coaster'. Man, what a bad trip these commodities have been lately. I thought I understood this sector. Reply
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    investor88
    Aug 25 09:06 AM
    Using Common Sense in these Troubled Times [view article]
    Prieur has given timely advice to revert to common sense and caution in these tumultous times. Many experts at the bankers conference at Jackson Hole fear the worst but there are also large numbers of optimists who think that good times are round the corner like it used to be these last 20 years. Who knows but the problems in the US appear to be of the once in a generation or once in 3 generation type. Potentially serious but can never be sure. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst? Reply
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    WEBISKING
    Aug 24 09:43 PM
    My Website
    Using Common Sense in these Troubled Times [view article]
    Common sense is correct.Buy great companieslike MO PM KFT UST BRK KO XON at reasonable prices and kick back and enjoy life and dont worry about anything Reply
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    fabian hug
    Aug 24 05:24 PM
    Using Common Sense in these Troubled Times [view article]
    When I arrived in LA in 2006, everybody told me why do you rent this gloomy TH? I said prices are to high and I don't buy at these prices, it is going to drop. Everybody told me you bore me. I have no friends, I still have my money and I can go back to Europe to have a drink when I want. Et voila. Reply
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    xatta
    Aug 24 11:18 AM
    Using Common Sense in these Troubled Times [view article]
    SHARK&PAUL, I have read the first 8 words of your comment.

    You bore me.     Reply

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