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October Volatility: Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity - By Ray Randall |
| [November 07, 2008] “Although much work remains and more difficulties surely lie ahead, I remain confident that the American economy, with its great intrinsic vitality and aided by the measures now available, will emerge from this period with renewed vigor.”
Ben S. Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman
October 15, 2008 |
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What Is A Bare Market? - By Ray Randall |
| [October 30, 2008] Two men are camping where bears live. They took all the necessary precautions as they hiked. Suddenly, they heard growling and the breaking of branches and brush behind them. A ferocious bear was pursuing them. |
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Let's Get Reel About The Stock Market - By Ray Randall |
| [October 29, 2008] What really matters for you, I think, is the assurance that the investment philosophy identified and supported by Ethos Advisory Services, although tested, remains intact. Past Excesses have instigated catyclsmic stockmarket volatility. Keeping confident about your original investment decisions takes courage. These videos will help; the videos are meant for Ethos Advisory Services, Inc clients, but have relevance to any investor. |
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What Happened during the Stock Market Trading Day of October 10, 2008 - By Ray Randall |
| [October 12, 2008] During the Stock Market Trading Day of October 10, 2008, I scribble in my notebook various data bits read and heard on Bloomberg Television". I didn't clean them up too much, and reading my writing challenges any literate reader, including me. I have more confidence than ABC News after a McCain-Obama debate that "Fact Check" is unnecessary. |
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What The VIX Index Tells Investors - By Ray Randall |
| [October 11, 2008] Three rudimentary measurements provide stock market guidance for investors.
- VIX
- Volume
- Price
- Momentum
I'll explain three of the four. |
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Stock Market Averages: "Today Is Not Forever" - By Ray Randall |
| [October 07, 2008] We often consider these experiences unique. They are not; markets move in cycles, and we've been here before (and then some). Take a look at this record of market history found on the Ethos Advisory Blog. |
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For Ethos Advisory Services Client: - By Ray Randall |
| [October 02, 2008] Given market turmoil, concerns for Wall Street firms, and the security of money markets, please read this update. If you're not an Ethos Advisory Services, client, the information may not be pertinent. On the other hand you may find the comments instructive. |
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Cynicism and Capitulation on the Corner of Wall Street & Main Street - By Ray Randall |
| [October 02, 2008] Never have I observed such a dispirit mass of views, political dysfunction, and public confusion. Democrats and Republicans snipped at each other like kickball school children. Rather than coming together privately and standing together publicly, they decided to shame themselves and America. |
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Does God Manage Your Money? - By Dr. Bruce Waltke |
| [September 11, 2008] John Wesley noted long ago that, in reference to money, Christianity tends to undermine itself. In a sermon by Wesley recently featured in Christianity Today, he observed that on the one hand, Christianity causes people to be diligent and frugal and, as a result, to become rich. On the other hand, riches beget pride, love of the world, and a disposition that is destructive of Christianity. He concluded that, unless Christianity can prevent this, it cannot stand. |
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Stock Market Hangover - By A Raymond Randall |
| [January 28, 2008] How can you recognize excessive stock market optimism? Optimism becomes clear when it succumbs to worry and anxiety. Sounds odd, but overly confident investors get exposed when events turn against them. Investors then begin second-guessing long-term investment methods and goals. "Did I make the right decision?" "Am I doing the right thing?" |
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