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Insights From the Fannie and Freddie Battle

July 23, 2008

Jon Markman, Jon Markman's Rank Speculation
Wall Street Journal editor Paul Gigot today published a terrific explanation of the battle over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac waged by the political left and right. In this editorial, Gigot explains how liberal Congressmen and journalists pushed the quasi-public...

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Winning with Mutual Funds Registered Content

June 26, 2008
Dan Wiener, Independent Adviser for Vanguard Investors

How do some investors double the gains of the average mutual fund investor year in and year out, without taking on extra risk? Winning with Mutual Funds shows you how to turn your fund portfolio into a wealth-making machine–and avoid 5 big mistakes that could set you back for years. Check it out now.

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Home prices plunge! Energy and food prices soar! Consumer confidence craters! And we banked 187%-350% gains in a lousy market. Click here to learn how to turn the mad noise of the trading pits into red-hot profits.

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Today in Market History

On July 23, 1996, the Dow fell 44.39 points, the third consecutive day of 35+ point falls, totaling 117.63 points in three days (over 2%). The market was rallying early on Tuesday, July 23, but in the early afternoon, Elaine Garzarelli issued a sell signal, and the Dow sold off rapidly after that. The Dow closed at 5346.55. A year later, however, it was up 50% (to 8000+) and 100% by 1999.

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Avoid Market Chaos with Annuities

Richard Band, Profitable Investing

If you're among the many investors out there finding themselves lost and confused amidst all of today's market turmoil, then I have one simple and easy way to bring your portfolio back to life. It's far from a new tool. No, it's more of what I like to call a 'vintage' investment strategy.

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Investing Trends

Can You Take Profits From the Financials?

Tobin Smith, ChangeWave Investing

July 15 may have been the last bottom we're going to see in the financials in this bear market. ChangeWave Investing Editor Toby Smith explains how investors with a long-term investment time horizon could bank big bucks.

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Active Trading

ChangeWave Accurately Predicts Apple Mac Sales Boom

ChangeWave Research

ChangeWave has hit a bull's-eye when predicting future sales growth for Apple (AAPL) Macs.

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Hot Stocks

Enjoy the Rally and Start Buying Stocks

Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace

Last week the market rallied, and some will claim this is nothing more than a dead cat bounce and a short covering move higher. I disagree completely. This rally has legs, and you would be wise to take advantage by establishing long positions, abandoning commodities and covering your shorts.

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Global Investing

How to Profit in Emerging Markets

Jeff Manera, G3 Global Options

Crude oil prices are lingering at painful highs, the financial crisis continues and the Consumer Price Index made its biggest 12-month jump since 1991. But despite all this, there are still profitable opportunities in emerging markets. And I have a recommendation in a Brazilian jet manufacturer that has made 90% in six days.

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This Week's…

STOCK SPOTLIGHT

Sellers Aren't Done Yet
Even with the Dow up over 300 points in the past few days, there are still plenty of reasons why you shouldn't jump head first into this market just yet. Read more...

Tech Alert

Music Downloading in the Dumps
According to ChangeWave's latest survey, with the slump in consumer spending even untouchables like entertainment downloading have taken a hit. Read more...