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Is the Equities Party Over?

To put aside the validity of the article's conclusion for a moment, take this quote:

"[the DJIA is] very vulnerable to a big correction. Few stocks would be spared in such a downdraft. Do you have a slightly greater appreciation for technical indicators?"

This is a circular argument: Technical indicators make a significant prediction, therefore technical indicators must be correct.

Speculators Driving Up Commodity Prices? Hardly

"prices for commodities without an active futures market are rising faster than prices with an active futures market. Steel is the key example, but rice, potash and a dozen other commodities make the case too."

This is potentially a very interesting angle. Do you have any data on hand you can share?

By the Numbers, Mining Stocks are Undervalued

Could it be that the stocks are pricing in a potential fall in the values of these metals?