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Market recap: Bets appear to be increasing on a fiscal cliff deal getting done, as stocks pushed...

  • Monday, December 17, 2012, 4:15 PM ET
    Market recap: Bets appear to be increasing on a fiscal cliff deal getting done, as stocks pushed to solid gains after Boehner's weekend concession on a tax rate increase for millionaires was followed by another meeting today with Pres. Obama. Sentiment was helped early by the election of a pro-stimulus government in Japan. Financials paced the advance, with the sector hitting three-month highs.
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    Once their is a deal the market will sell off as reality sets in, any amount of new taxes or less spending is deflationary to the system.
    17 Dec 2012, 04:34 PM Reply Like
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    party pooper!!!! j/k we'll wait and see
    17 Dec 2012, 04:39 PM Reply Like
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    New York Times reporting that deal is close, Obama sent counter proposal that has high chance of success. Loving it. Futures up sharply.
    17 Dec 2012, 09:34 PM Reply Like
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