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Your Monday Dirty Dozen - Monday, December 9
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Monday, December 9, 2019 5:08 AM EDT
In this week's Dirty Dozen we look at the near-term technical picture for the SPX and then we analyze the valuation hurdle coming for the US market, followed by a look at multiples around the world and then we make the bull case for Europe.
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Should You Use Your 401k To Pay Off Your Credit Cards
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Article By:
Camari Ellis
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Monday, December 9, 2019 4:32 AM EDT
In this video I discuss one of the most common questions I'm asked: should you a 401k to pay off your credit cards or debt. Also my stock market run down: taking a look at gold vs. stocks.
Wake Up America – The Military-Industrial Complex Never Sleeps
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Article By:
Elliott Morss
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Monday, December 9, 2019 3:46 AM EDT
Measured by the years of engagement, the US is the most warlike nation in the world. But what does that translate to?
Russell 2000 Breakout, Until Proven Otherwise, Deserves Benefit Of Doubt
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Article By:
Paban Pandey
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Monday, December 9, 2019 2:10 AM EDT
The Russell 2000 has broken out. There are many reasons to for concern, ranging from elevated valuations to falling profit estimates to soft economic data points. But as long as the breakout remains intact, bulls deserve the benefit of the doubt.
Relief Rallies Face Challenges From Former Channels
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Article By:
Declan Fallon
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Monday, December 9, 2019 12:37 AM EDT
After the channel breakdowns last week, indices now face the prospect of challenging former support of these channels.
The Global Outlook Is Looking Slightly Less Gloomy
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Article By:
Arthur Donner
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 11:07 PM EDT
Pundits are currently somewhat more optimistic that the lengthy global economic recovery from the Great Recession, which ended in 2019, may have more legs.
Long-Term Potential For Gold Remains Strong!
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Article By:
Bruce Powers CMT
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 10:40 PM EDT
Taking a technical analysis look of the SPDR Gold Shares ETF we see a long-term bullish continuation anticipated once the current correction is completed. A deeper retracement may come in the near-term, before resumption of the rally.
In this article: GLD
US Swing Trading Stocks Near Major Breakout Levels
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Article By:
Cory Mitchell, CMT
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 10:00 PM EDT
The S&P 500 remains strong, and while there is always a chance of a pullback, it remains a favorable time to be swing trading stocks that are exhibiting overall strength and that are near breakout levels.
The Not QE4 Is Now Nine Weeks Old
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Article By:
Mark Lundeen
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 9:00 PM EDT
Since mid-October the Dow Jones has been at a new all-time high. So everything is coming up roses, right? Yes, but there is a disturbing trend now developing with the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet we all need to follow.
Williams Companies Promotes The Little Blue Flame
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Article By:
Simon Lack
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:05 PM EDT
Williams CEO Alan Armstrong says the company has become too closely identified with oil and fracking. He said they need to refocus attention on the little blue flame in every kitchen’s stovetop, emphasizing a cleaner, more positive message.
In this article: WMB
Is This The Best Idea These Hedge Funds Can Come Up With?
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Article By:
Insider Monkey
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 6:40 PM EDT
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has been experiencing an unfathomable increase in enthusiasm from hedge fund managers since early 2018. BRK-B was in 99 hedge funds’ portfolios at the end of the third quarter of 2019.
Weekly Commentary: Crazy Extremis
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Article By:
Doug Noland
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 5:28 PM EDT
Was the Great Depression chiefly the consequence of post-crash policy mistakes, as conventional thinking has come profess?
7 Monster Stock Market Predictions For The Week Of December 9th
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Article By:
Michael J. Kramer
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 4:38 PM EDT
Stocks will try to pick up where they left off on Monday, following the strong jobs report. This week will feature CPI, PPI, the Fed, and the ECB. With that, the S&P 500 will try to advance to 3,200 its next level of significant resistance.
A Look At The Charts Ahead Of UK Election And US Tariff Decision
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Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 3:45 PM EDT
There are two risk events in the second half of next week, the UK election and Trump's decision on the December 15 tariffs.The market expects a Tory victory, allowing Brexit to proceed, and for the US to at least postpone the new tariffs.
Weighing The Week Ahead: Will This Rally Never End?
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Article By:
Jeff Miller
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Sunday, December 8, 2019 3:05 PM EDT
The economic calendar is moderate, with the FOMC decision, retail sales and inflation data.With the temptation to look to 2020, expect plenty of discussion about the extended bull market. Expect many to be asking in frustration: Will this never end?
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