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Gurus cannot time markets? I’ll tell you who can!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Mal Spooner

Studies examining former market calls (like checking the rear view mirror) of experts suggest that the ability of ‘gurus’ to predict markets is less than 50%. Slightly worse than flipping a coin. In my book I pick on a couple of very … Continue reading →

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Yogi Berra – as good an investment strategist as any!

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Mal Spooner

“When you arrive at a fork in the road, take it.” Yogi Berra could have been recommending an investment strategy. Everyone is desperately trying to collect some yield while they watch from the sidelines, uncertain which fork in the road … Continue reading →

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Scorecard for Stock Markets, Economy & Financial Press

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Mal Spooner

This quote is from my new book (available in bookstores but might have to order it, or you can get it online at Amazon): “The stock market will begin rising even before the economy has reached the bottom. I’ve mentioned … Continue reading →