Anecdotal Evidence

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Stocks finished lower yesterday after Obama’s speech. The lows were hit early in the day and stocks managed rally to positive territory before finishing slightly in the red. 

Bottarelli on LEAPS

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In a minute, we’ll get to the interview with options trader Bryan Bottarelli. But first, I want to address Obama’s speech from last night. 
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LEAPS, Krugman and Microsoft

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Seems like every day we dial the clock back another year or two. Friday, stocks closed at levels not seen since 2000. Yesterday, it was 1997. By the end… Read more

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Rant of the Year, Part II

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After last week’s declines, stocks look set to move higher. Is bouncing off lows a rally? Not really. You need a little optimism to call it a rally. A… Read more

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Whitney Speaks Again

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More depressing forecasts for the big banks from the best big bank analyst out there, Meredith Whitney. You may recall it was Whitney who forecast the dividend cut at… Read more

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Dull is the New Good

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*****They say never sell a dull market. And it’s hard to imagine a duller day than Wednesday. The Dow Industrials added 3 points. The S&P 500 lost 2 points…. Read more

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Honey, I Shrunk the … Japanese Economy

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*****At first glance, it might look as though the stocks market voiced its opinion of Obama’s stimulus bill with a big thumbs down on Tuesday. But the more immediate… Read more

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The New FDR

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*****Apparently we’ll hear more about the bank bailout plan over the next couple of days; In the meantime, President Obama will sign his massive tax and spending bill into… Read more

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The Paycheck to Paycheck Economy

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Oil held steady on Monday. So did stock prices. Whether we actually get a rally, it’s clear that the market is waiting for the Senate to pass the stimulus… Read more

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