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A Little More Understanding of Cycles

 Mar 24, 2008 04:07 PM UTC
Symbol Sentiment Start Return Closed
INDU Negative 03/24/08 +15.96% --
SPX Negative 03/24/08 +18.26% --

3/24 - "I have noted my belief that just about every aspect of of the way this market has rolled over into what looks like a bear market and the big picture catalysts that triggered it has been very textbook...In that light it is possible that it could continue to be textbook throughout the process and on into the eventual real upturn."

"Of course anything is possible. A bottom could be in, there might not be a recession and now could be the time to buy. I don’t think any of that is the case but it could be...This is the nature of feel good rallies. You wonder if this is the rally and often these moves draw people in only to endure a bit more whooshing."


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