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As you know, there is A LOT of optimism priced into the stock market right now. But with this “economic recovery” starting to sputter, and companies racing to adjust their earnings expectations DOWN, what will happen if a string of earnings disappointments comes in? —- Being Street Smart Sy Harding Earnings Will Follow the Economy […]
The old adage is “Sell in May and Go Away” – but does this also apply to investors in foreign markets? Sy Harding takes a look at the seasonality of financial markets beyond US soil in his weekly column… —- Being Street Smart Sy Harding Seasonality and Global Markets May 27, 2011 When investors think […]
Economies around the globe seem to be slowing down a bit – but the US stock market doesn’t appear worried, sitting just off its recent highs. But India, China, and Brazil are all off their highs by double-digits. So which Mr. Market is right? Sy Harding investigates.. Ed. note: Sy published this article on Friday […]
We should always be careful when everyone is on one-side of a given trade…just ask anyone who went into last week long silver! Regular columnist Sy Harding returns this week, cautioning against the current prevalent belief that all stock dips are to be bought. Here, he shares his thoughts about the disappointing economic numbers, along with […]
When 2011 dawned, it was widely believed that the stock market would be OK, and likely continue to rise for the first half of the year, as economic reports were expected to continue to improve. And lo and behold, the financial crowd was right on the money! But now that the first quarter is behind […]
On Friday, while writing about the big “Bill Gross is out of US bonds” news, I mused that now might be a good time to take a flyer on Treasuries: Sentiment is so bearish on the Long Bond that I’d expect prices to get at least a short-term pop of sorts. It’s been a rapid rise […]
A scary week in the markets – for once! Was this week a mere head fake in the markets’ endless climb to the sky – or a warning shot across the bow? —- A Warning Shot for Investors? Being Street Smart Sy Harding February 25, 2011 Many important global stock markets, including China, Brazil, India […]
Regular contributor Sy Harding takes issue with Bernake’s take that inflation is not a concern…he’s dead wrong, says Sy! —- The Fed is Wrong – Inflation Has Arrived Being Street Smart Sy Harding February 17, 2011 Fed Chairman Bernanke says inflation is still benign and not a concern. He’s wrong! And he’s behind the curve, […]
Regular contributor Sy Harding takes a look at the amazing levitation the US stock market continues to display – which is especially impressive given the ugly price action we’re seeing in the BRIC’s… —- The US Market’s Remarkable Resilience Being Street Smart Sy Harding February 11, 2011 The U.S. stock market’s continuing strength in the […]
Regular contributor Sy Harding weighs in with some tips on profitably playing the current stock market pattern… —- Profit From This Market Pattern Being Street Smart Sy Harding February 1, 2011 I call it the ‘monthly strength period’, the strong tendency for the market to be up for the first few days of each month. […]
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