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The Escalator of Life Is Going Down (Part 2)

James Quinn message is problems not solved. Let humankind evolve its own solution for better or worse. Right now no reason to be bullish on equities except perhaps for good traders able to read the swings of market mood.

Preview from Europe: Fresh Fears of Bank Nationalization

Agree next stop sp500 around the 660 level when it will be time for at least a trading buy.

Are Markets Really Perking Up Despite Job Cuts?

Like many things in life, nice question no real answer.

Here Comes a Consumer Killer

Agree any stock rally will be modest in view of the credit crunch and deleveraging.

Which is a Better Short Candidate - Capital One or American Express?

Agree should have long puts on both AXP and COF. Risky business models in the current economic climate.

Is American Express Worth the Risk?

Agree AXP is too risky, it is not top quality investment grade in the light of current shaky business model.

AmEx Taps the TARP; Not the Same AmEx Buffett Bought

Warren Buffet will not cut loss on AMEX because his holding period is preferably forever. I wonder what will make him cut AMEX from his portfolio, I guess never.

If Only Hope Were an Investment Strategy

Markets are looking very weak so we have to be positioned taking this into account. Agree with Toro that hope is not a viable investment strategy.

$120 Oil's Struggle with the Dow Industrials

Agree with conclusion. Interesting comparision of Dow and oil price trends in the 1970s and now. Conclusion of a very tough time in the years ahead is well supported by numerous other writers who analyse other factors like financial instability in the economy, cycle analysis. No wonder Steven can retire at 45 and stay retired, what with his practical philosophy of making money in the short term and long term, investing with the flow of the market.

As American Express Goes, So Goes the Economy

Insightful analysis. I agree with the Robert's conclusion for a long and deep recession, not a short and shallow. Traders and investors will do well to bear this view in mind although there are other views on the subject.

Financial-Dip Buyers Forget To Ask What's Next

Agree poor fundamental outlook so we can trade with defined stop loss/tailing sell stop if there is profit. This way we can control portfolio risk. Alternatively go on vacation until the fundamental outlook is safer then re-assess.

Barron's Goes Bullish on Banks, Again

As a practical trader, by all means call the bottom but put in stop loss; if stopped out re-assess before the next move. This is one way to control risk to the portfolio. Of course there are other methods of trading/investing, it depends on personal investment style and strategy. Maybe investing is both a economic science and an art.