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Earnings Falling -- Time to Buy Stocks
In 1982, when company earnings were falling rapidly, it was time to buy stocks. In 1991, when ... In 2002, when ... You get the drill. It was not time to buy MEI stocks (Materials, Energy or Industrials) but the insuing strength of the other stuff was so strong that the market averages ...
Is Now the Time to Buy Stocks?
Is Now the Time to Buy Stocks?
online.wsj.com — The markets are chaotic. The stock market (S&P 500) is down 34% for the year, and 17%... in October alone. Volatility, which measures how much stocks move unexpectedly in a year, is even more dramatic. It's usually around 15%, but daily volatility in ... (more) Is Now the Time to Buy Stocks?
How To Buy Stocks For A 15-20% Discount
How To Buy Stocks For A 15-20% Discount
philstockworld.com — If this market hasn’t convinced you that buy and hold is a gamble - I don’t know what... will . Holding any stock for more than a day has been a sure recipe for heartache (sometimes just an hour will do it) but we have been having a ... (more) How To Buy Stocks For A 15-20% Discount
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NFL Sunday Randomosity
The Learning Curve by Muckdog — ... With earnings falling, is it time to buy stocks?  The S&P 500 total earnings is falling like a rock. Just like it did before the market took off in 82, 91, 02 and at other times in the past. ...

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