If you can't handle volatility or the near-term gyrations, it may be early for a really conservative investor, but those who can handle a little bit of roughness can do extremely well. |
If you really look at the action itself, most people in the market believe the worst is over, at least on a short-term basis. There's renewed hope that the presidential election is going to come to a conclusion and everyone is hoping the Fed is going to move to a neutral stance as a prelude to a series of decreasing the interest rates. |
In terms of just numbers, the Dow at 10,000 would spur a huge outcry for immediate help for the Fed. Same for the Nasdaq below 2,000. |
Initially it was just shocking that this stock would be downgraded, ... But it looks like we're really starting to get this 'buy on dips' crowd and that's good for the market. |
Initially it was just shocking that this stock would be downgraded. But it looks like we're really starting to get this 'buy on dips' crowd and that's good for the market. |
Investors seem a little more confident now and are willing to buy on the dips. |
It could be really important, especially on the heels of the PPI (producer price index), |
It could be really important, especially on the heels of the PPI (producer price index). |
It seems like every single analyst on the Street is on the 'old economy' bandwagon and determined to drive the last nail in the coffin of highflying techs and arrogant investors, |
It seems like every single analyst on the Street is on the 'old economy' bandwagon and determined to drive the last nail in the coffin of highflying techs and arrogant investors. |
It sort of becomes self-fulfilling that the more it goes up, the more the fence sitters are going to probably feel the need to jump in. |
It will certainly loom as the largest, most influential stat we'll get, |
It will certainly loom as the largest, most influential stat we'll get. |
It would generate some income from an otherwise dead portfolio. |
It's amazing. It just seems that Bush and the administration did not really get the message. We know that Republicans are the get-tough party, and they're going to ask for longer prison terms, but he hasn't addressed the problems of the [accounting issues] game itself. |