Stocks stormed higher today as investors welcomed confirmation that the economy did not slip into a new recession in the 3Q. The Commerce Department reported that GDP grew at a 2.5% annual rate in the 3Q, up from 1.3% in the 2Q. Much of the increase was due to a 2.4% rise in consumer spending…
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If our crazy stock markets have you scratching your head, don’t feel alone. As the chart below illustrates, the Dow broke out of the recent trading range to the downside in the first week of October, only to be followed by a strong rally to the top of the trading range as this is written….
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