Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Feb 3, 2012, 4:37 pm
Dow shot up 156 on favorable unemployment data (closing near the highs), advancers almost 4-1 ahead of decliners (could have been better) & NAZ gained 45.  Banks led the rally, taking the... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Feb 3, 2012, 11:42 am
Dow shot up 137 to a an almost 4 year high, advancers over decliners 4-1 (could have been more impressive in this rally) & NAZ jumped 41.  Bank stocks led the way, taking the Financial Index... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Feb 1, 2012, 11:33 am
Dow jumped 127, advancers ahead of decliners 6-1 & NAZ added 24.  The Financial Index rose to a new 6 month high. S&P 500 Financials Sector Index Value 192.74 Change   ... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jan 27, 2012, 11:40 am
Dow fell 65, advancers barely ahead of decliners & NAZ gained 5.  Bank stocks hardly budged. S&P 500 Financials Sector Index Value 189.56 Change    -0.07   ... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jan 24, 2012, 4:39 pm
Dow fell 33, advancers 5-4 ahead of decliners & NAZ was flattish.  Bank stocks were a little lower on the turmoil over European debts. S&P 500 Financials Sector Index Value190.88... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jan 24, 2012, 11:44 am
Dow fell 36, decliners over advancers 3-2 but NAZ was up 2.  The Financial Index fell 1+ to 190, still near its 6 month high. The MLP index pulled back a fraction to just under its record 399... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Nov 3, 2011, 4:44 pm
Dow shot up 208, closing near its highs, advancers over decliners 4-1 & NAZ added 57.  Bank stocks were higher, but worries about the European debt mess are weighing on the minds of... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Nov 3, 2011, 11:24 am
Dow rose 96, advancers over decliners 2-1 & NAZ is up 17.  Bank stocks, however, are soft. S&P 500 Financials Sector Index Value 177.08 Change    -0.80... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Oct 26, 2011, 11:42 am
Stocks are losing steam after a strong opening.  Dow is up 27, decliners barely ahead of advancers & NAZ fell 27 (hurt by a dreary report form Amazon).  Bank stocks are higher, but the... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Oct 10, 2011, 4:34 pm
Dow exploded going up an amazing 330, advances over decliners 6-1 (a little more subdued) & NAZ gained 86 (bigger percentage-wise).  Banks led the charge, on PLANS for another bank bailout,... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Oct 10, 2011, 11:25 am
Dow shot up an amzing 260, advancers over decliners 9-1 & NAZ gained 72.  Higher bank stocks took the Financial Index up 6 to 165.  The MLP & REIT indices are each up 5-6 & junk... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Sep 22, 2011, 11:37 am
Dow tumbled 375 (at its lows), decliners over advancers 7-1 & NAZ sank 69.  Banks led the charge down taking the Financial Index to another almost 2½ year low. S&P 500 Financials Sector... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Sep 19, 2011, 4:39 pm
Dow dropped 108 after recovering 150 from its earlier lows, decliners ahead of advancers 5-2 & NAZ was off only 9 (helped by Apple soaring 12 to go over 400).  Bank stocks had another rough... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Sep 19, 2011, 11:34 am
Dow dropped 213 (near its lows), decliners over advancers 6-1 & NAZ fell 38.  Banks are leading the way lower from growing uncertainty over European debts. S&P 500 Financials Sector... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Aug 31, 2011, 4:38 pm
Stocks began the day higher & then had to struggle to hold onto those gains.  Dow finsished up 53, advancers over decliners 2-1 & NAZ was up just 3.  Banks had another winner day,... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Aug 31, 2011, 11:38 am
Dow rose 75 (but 75 off the earlier highs), advancers over decliners 4-1 & NAZ wa up 20.  Bank stocks continue to benefit from the Warren Buffett rally as the Financial Index is up more than... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Aug 26, 2011, 4:25 pm
Stocks rallied after Ben Bernanke said the US is on track for long-term economic growth, but trading volume was light,  Dow was up 134, advancers over decliners 4-1 & NAZ shot up 60. ... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Aug 26, 2011, 11:43 am
After starting lower, stocks gained strength.  Dow rose 55, advancers 3-2 over decliners & NAZ gained a very big 38.  Bank stocks are also finding buyers, pushing the Financial Index... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Aug 24, 2011, 11:42 am
Dow is up 17, advancers marginally ahead of decliners & NAZ fell 6.  Bank stocks are losing some their early gains.   S&P 500 Financials Sector Index Value 168.53 ... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Aug 18, 2011, 4:51 pm
Stocks had another ugly day from dreary news on many fronts.  Dow sank 419 finishing near the lows, decliners over advancers 10-1 & NAZ down 131 had a bigger percentage drop.  Bank... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Aug 12, 2011, 11:45 am
Stocks are higher again.  Dow rose 92, advancers ahead of decliners only 5-4 & NAZ was up 13.  Market leaders bank stocks are pulling back. S&P 500 Financials Sector Index Value... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Aug 8, 2011, 4:43 pm
What is there to say?  This was an awful day!  Dow plunged 634 to below 11K, decliners over advancers 15-1 (a rare event!) & NAZ fell 174.  The Financial Index, dropping 10%, fell... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Aug 8, 2011, 12:46 pm
Dow plunged 348 (its lowest since last Oct), decliners ahead of advancers 12-1 & NAZ dropped 100.   The Financial Index is having one of its worst day in history, a common theme... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jul 14, 2011, 4:41 pm
Dow closed down 54 or about 150 off the AM highs, decliners ahead of advancers almost 4-1 & NAZ fell a big 34 (ahead of Google (GOOG) earnings.  Bank stocks keep leading the way down after... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jul 14, 2011, 12:11 pm
Stocks started strong on encouraging econmic news but have been pulling back.  Dow is up 9 (90 below its high), decliners ahead of advancers 4-3 & NAZ is fell 11.  Bank stocks are also... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jul 13, 2011, 11:30 am
Stocks liked to hear talks about a QE3 from the Federal Reserve, ending a 3 day slide.  Dow rose 152, advancers ahead of decliners almost 5-1- & NAZ gained 40. Banks stocks were higher, but... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jul 12, 2011, 11:34 am
Asian markets had a bad day during our overnight, but US markets recovered to near breakeven, awaiting developments on debt problems in Europe & DC.  Dow fell 13, decliners barely ahead of... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jul 11, 2011, 11:48 am
Stocks are having a bad day.  Dow dropped 145, decliners over advancers better than 6-1 & NAZ fell 52.  Banks are leading the way down on worries about their exposure to European bank... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jul 8, 2011, 11:35 am
Stocks gave up 15% of their recent rally,  Dow dropped 136, decliners over advancers 4-1 & NAZ fell 37.  Banks have been market leaders lately & continued today.  The 210ish... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 29, 2011, 5:46 pm
Dow gained 72, advancers over decliners 5-2 & NAZ was up 11.  Banks led the way today.  The Financial Index is up 10 from its low 2 weeks ago.  However bank earnings in Q2 maybe... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 29, 2011, 11:41 am
Stocks are charging  ahead.  Dow rose 78, advancers ahead of decliners 3-1 & NAZ gained 13.  Banks are leading the way up, with the Financial Index having one of its best days in... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 28, 2011, 4:43 pm
Stocks had their 2nd day of strong gains.  Dow rose 145, advancers over decliners almost 4-1 & NAZ added 41.  The Financial Index broke into the black in the PM, but continues to slosh... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 28, 2011, 11:50 am
Stocks are strong on hopes for the best with European finances.  Dow rose 110, advancers ahead of decliners 3-1 & NAZ was up 28.  However, bank stocks, traditional market leaders, are... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 27, 2011, 4:45 pm
Stocks were higher all day.  Dow gained 108, advancers ahead of decliners 2-1 & NAZ was up 35.  Bank stocks led the way on easing concerns about their need to raise additional capital... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 27, 2011, 11:47 am
Oversold stocks started the week strong.  Dow rose 77, advancers ahead oi decliners 2-1 & NAZ was up 22.  Bank stocks led the way up but the Financial Index remains near 200 where it... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 23, 2011, 4:47 pm
Stocks pared early losses on a fall in oil prices & hopes that Greece will be able to fix its debt problems.  Dow fell 59 (175 above its lows & holding above 12K), decliners ahead of... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 23, 2011, 11:49 am
Stocks sank at the opening & are trending lower.  Dow tumbled 214 (matching its 2011 lows made last week), decliners over advancers 5-1 & NAZ dropped 31.  Bank stocks are leading... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 22, 2011, 4:49 pm
Stocks wanted to go higher, but did not hear encouraging words from the Federal Reserve.  Dow dropped 80 (all after the FOMC meeting), decliners over advancers 5-4 & NAZ fell 18.  After... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 22, 2011, 11:35 am
Stocks fluctuate while waiting for the announcement by the the Federal Reserve (FED) in a couple of hours.  Dow is up 4, advancers ahead of decliners 3-2  & NAZ hardly changed. ... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 21, 2011, 4:44 pm
Stocks had a major rally on hopes of a favorable vote by the Greek parliament later this evening.  Dow shot up 109, advancers ahead of decliners 5-1 & NAZ jumped 57  Bank stocks were... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 21, 2011, 11:31 am
Stocks have been strong so far.  The Dow is up 80, advancers ahead of decliners 4-1& NAZ gained 46.  Bank stocks are leading the way up, but the recent rise in the chart for the... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 20, 2011, 11:43 am
Stocks began the day weaker, but buying pushed the averages into the black. Dow is up 47, advancers ahead of decliners 4-3 & NAZ edged up 1.  Bank stocks also climbed into the black with the... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 16, 2011, 4:47 pm
Stocks began the day strong, but sellers took averages down to breakeven after midday.  Buyers returned late in the day (first time this week) to give oversold Dow a gain.  Dow... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 16, 2011, 11:41 am
Stocks are gaining, trying to push the Dow back over 12K.  Dow rose 80, advancers over decliners a mild 5-4 & NAZ was up 9.  Bank stocks are also rebounding. S&P 500 Financials... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 15, 2011, 4:51 pm
Stocks started weak & kept sinking, finishing close to their lows.  Dow fell 178, decliners ahead of advancers almost 5-1 & NAZ dropped 47.  Bank stocks led the way down, although... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 15, 2011, 11:46 am
Stocks sank at the opening but have recovered some of those losses.  Dow is down 84 (45 above the lows) as it hovers near 12K, decliners over advancers 5-2 & NAZ fell 20.  Bank stocks... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 14, 2011, 4:40 pm
Dow was strong out of the gate & finished with good gains, taking it above 12K.  But selling in the last hour limited the advance to 123 (44 below the highs), advancers over decliners 4-1... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 14, 2011, 11:35 am
Dow started the day with a good gain & is holding at those levels.  It rose 129, advancers ahead of decliners 4-1 & NAZ was up 39.  This looks to be a relief kind of rally, tough to... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 13, 2011, 4:47 pm
Stocks hugged break even all day.  Dow was up 1, decliners ahead of advancers 5-4 & NAZ fell 4.  This was rebound day for bank stocks after there were a lot of favorable comments... Very Smart Investing!
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Avi M. posted an article on VerySmartInvesting - Jun 13, 2011, 11:34 am
Dow rose 24, advancers ahead of decliners 5-4 & NAZ was flat.  Bank stocks were a little higher on bargain hunting S&P 500 Financials Value 200.17 Change   ... Very Smart Investing!
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