Thanks to two major crashes, October usually is pegged as the worst month for stocks – but that's not the case.
It's actually the current month that has delivered the worst performance, leading to the question: Why do stocks fall in September?
Archives for September 2013
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This Is the Perfect Trade for a 14-Day Market
This is a great way to make some extra money right now.
Over the next 14 days, I expect stocks to remain mired in a relatively tight trading range, as nobody wants to place any really big bets on what's going to happen before the Federal Reserve makes its Sept. 18th announcement on if and/or how it will "taper" its QE bond-buying program.
And you can make money from this range-bound activity with one simple trade.
It takes about 10 minutes to place. It'll last just 10 days. And it'll give you the perfect blend of low risk and high probability.
So here's what to do…
The Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Deal With Nokia Is Too Little Too Late
Anyone still wondering why Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Ballmer is being forced into early retirement need look no further than the $7.2 billion Nokia Corp. (NYSE ADR: NOK) deal announced today (Tuesday).
In a note to employees, Ballmer called the Microsoft-Nokia deal "a bold step into the future," but given the already cozy relationship between the two companies, it looks more like a leap of faith.
Obamacare Facts: The Affordable Care Act by the Numbers
There are a lot of important Obamacare facts and numbers you can't afford to ignore.
Let's start with the enormity of U.S. President Barack Obama's signature healthcare bill. To date, some 2,572 pages of regulations have been written (more are expected).
More familiar numbers tied to Obamacare include 50 – the headcount at which companies must provide insurance or pay a fine ($2,000).
Now consumers have less than one month until the next round of Obamacare regulations kick in Oct. 1, with open enrollment in the online Health Insurance Marketplace (formerly called exchanges).
Note: Under Obamacare, you could get slapped with a $2,000 fine – even if you DO have insurance. This free presentation shows you what to do. Please view while it's still airing. Go here.
When looking into the facts and full impact of Obamacare, here are 15 of the most important numbers you need to know:
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Stock Market News Today
A few major mergers and acquisition deals are claiming headlines in stock market news today.
Last month, stocks suffered their biggest monthly decline in a year. But today stocks are kicking off September on a positive note after a three-day weekend. Stocks are rebounding from last week's selloff, stemming from fears of a U.S. strike against Syria.
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How to Find the Best Investments in Shale Oil
With the shocking potential of the shale oil boom finally starting to sink in, the only real challenge left is finding the best investments in this exciting slice of the energy industry.
Let's start the hunt by looking at where oil production is accelerating the most.
Microsoft: Look at This Chart Before You Decide
Judging from the 7.28% "Ballmer Bounce" that followed his announcement, the markets love the idea of long-suffering Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer stepping down.
So do a lot of investors who believe now – finally – it's time to buy Microsoft.
But is it?
Can the company bring in a new CEO with vision? Can it finally begin to understand content? And is it willing to jettison employees and products that aren't "worth" what the legacy suggests?
I could write you some long, eloquent essay on the merits of corporate turnarounds.
Instead, I'm going to show you one simple chart...