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Royal Carribean Cruises: Down But Not Out

Backwards way of putting it Paul. Cuba has always welcomed American tourists. It is the U.S. government (and the Cuban exile lobby) which has made it illegal for Americans to travel there. Normalize relations now!

GE Drops a Bomb, But Options Traders Are Cautiously Optimistic

goatfarmer, the DJIA was down 256 on friday.

Bob G., I agree that the recent market buoyancy has been in denial of the inevitable deterioration in fundamentals. That buoyancy was still evident at the end of the session Friday, despite the long drop throughout the day. The air above the 50-day MA will continue to be preferable, until it's sell-in-May-and-go-awa... time.

Will ETFs Replace Open-End Mutual Funds?

What feature of ETFs allow them to trade very close to their net asset value, unlike typical closed-end funds? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Why Yesterday's Optimism Wasn't Warranted

Don't fight the Fed? All the Fed is doing is allowing the economy to fall with a parachute instead of smashing its guts out against the ground. Descend yet survive is the objective. The only choices we have on the way down are to shut our eyes or enjoy the view.

The Last Days of Bear

When does smart money become insider trading and/or market manipulation?

Wednesday Outlook: Commodities, Emerging Markets

It is inspiring to see how many folks believe it is their patriotic duty to go long at this level and volunteer to absorb more of the economy's de-leveraging in their own accounts.

Market Outlook: Watch Out, the Signs Can Be Deceiving

Stable DRIPs? You are building in quite an assumption there. What exactly exempts the stock of these companies from the long drop, especially if their dividends need to be cut? Just trying to make the case that we are headed for a point where you will look at the value of what you thought was safe and ask "for the love of God how is this possible??!!"

Market Outlook: Watch Out, the Signs Can Be Deceiving

What persuaded me that the bull was over is what CME was able to buy NMX for. In a so-called commodities boom. Nope, all you have to do is look at the weekly charts for the major indicies. And may I suggest you start with the undaunted FXI.

What's In Store for Bear on Monday?

This is the first step in nationalizing U.S. banks, which is a very good thing.

What Sectors Are Benefiting from the Bounce?

Ames, that's called your head bouncing off resistance.

Executive Compensation: Common Sense, Not Politics

Until Congress mandates an open nomination process for corporate boards and establishes an effective way for shareholders to impose limits on self-perpetuating insiders, CEO pay is just one of a multitude abuses which will continue to embarrass American business.