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How to Outrun the "Dynamic Dunderheads" of Washington

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From the Editor: You're receiving special access to Private Briefing today because Bill has found a must-see chart we want to share with everyone, given what's happening (or not happening) in D.C. He also reminds his readers to invest in the American firm "flying" above all this nonsense. The story begins in Bill's living room, of all places, back in 1966…

When the Batman TV series debuted in 1966, my family was no different than most other American households – and quickly grew to like the campy-but-cool action/comedy.

My folks bought me toy Batmobiles – including one that pulled the "Bat Boat" on a trailer. And my Dad – always looking for ways to spend time with his son (something that continues to this day) – brought home model kits of the crime-fighting duo's sleek black hotrod, and even an exciting looking "Batplane."

And here's the best escape to get clear of Washington's "Dynamic Dunderheads"...

How to Invest in Emerging Markets Using One Simple Strategy

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This year marked a raucous end to one of the greatest economic booms in the last 100 years.

It happened in June, when more than 1 million protesters took to the streets in one of their country's largest cities.

At the time, they raised ire about steep increases in crime, inflation, and political corruption. They stomped the pavement over ill-gotten decisions to spend taxpayer money on posh football stadiums for the World Cup instead of schools, hospitals, and much-needed infrastructure.

You just have to look for one key trait...

Why Gold Prices Fell Yesterday

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Gold prices seem to have stabilized today, trading once again above the $1,300 an ounce mark.

This follows a tumble yesterday of more than $40 an ounce to as low as $1,284 an ounce. That price was nearly a two-month low and put the precious metal down 23% in 2013.

At that level, gold was trading more than $50 below its 50-day moving average. To technical analysts, this confirmed the downtrend in the precious metal, bringing about a wave of selling by those who strictly follow the charts.

However, there were factors at play in gold's selloff other than technical selling.

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Stock Market News Today: Reactions to Government Shutdown

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Biggest stock market news today, before the opening bell: The government shutdown that kicked in yesterday after lawmakers could not agree on a federal budget last night has done little in the way of dampening the stock market. With politicians at odds now, investors are anticipating a faster resolution to another issue — the debt ceiling issues that will come to the foreground in about two weeks.

While some 800,000 government employees are now furloughed with another million asked to work without pay, investors seem to believe this closure will be short-lived. The shutdown is the first in the U.S. in since 1995.

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Time to Flush Another Classic Money Rule Down the Drain

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From the Editor: We disregard conventional asset allocation models, because we make much more money by focusing our investments. All of the 100%-plus gains in the Money Map Report, for instance, are the result of "concentration," not "diversification." And today, it's time to abandon yet another classic money rule…

The "Rule of 100" is simple.

To determine the amount of money you should put into bonds and equities, just subtract your age from 100. The resulting sum is how much of your portfolio you should have allocated to equities. The rest is what you should have in bonds.

By that logic, if you were, say, 60 years old, then 40% of your money should be in equities, and 60% should be in bonds.

That's the "Rule of 100." And, unfortunately, it's worthless now, as you'll see.

That's why these unconventional shares are about to get white-hot...

Best Stocks to Buy Now: A Money Morning Weekly Roundup

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Last week's best stocks to buy were influenced by several crises building on Capitol Hill – the 2014 fiscal budget and looming government shutdown, the debt ceiling, and mounting anxieties over the Federal Reserve's QE taper timing.

As a result of these factors, many concerned investors turned to cash.

But with money market instruments yielding next to nothing, you will miss out on 100% of market gains if you are just sitting on cash. Money Morning keeps reminding readers that savvy investors make money in all kinds of markets – and we found just the right stocks to buy to make the most of current conditions.

Here's a recap of our picks for the best stocks to buy now, culled from last week's Money Morning daily articles, videos, and insights from our in-house experts:

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5 New Obamacare Facts You Need to Know

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Keeping you up to date on the latest Obamacare facts – Today (Tuesday) marks the beginning of the much-anticipated Obamacare open enrollment for the new marketplaces – which hasn't gone smoothly.

The federal government operates these marketplaces, or exchanges, across 36 states, and the Obama administration anticipates seven million people will apply for coverage across the six-month open-enrollment period.

The exchange rollout comes as a wash of just-released polls on Obamacare shows the public hasn't embraced our country's new healthcare law.

That's why U.S. President Barack Obama has ramped up speeches and interviews this week addressing Obamacare facts and issues, along with party leaders across the country.

And he has plenty to address…

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This Latest Chinese Investment Trend Is Heating Up Social Strife Abroad

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China is hungry and looking outside its borders for ways to feed its 1.35 billion citizens.

In recent years Chinese companies and investors have become some of the largest players in the vertical supply chain for global agriculture. It's a Chinese investment trend that will only accelerate as the country's population increases.

According to the Heritage Foundation, Chinese investors have pumped $27.9 billion into the agricultural sectors of more than 30 nations.

But one aspect of this Chinese investment trend has stirred some concern. The Asian giant has bought vast tracts of farmland in nations across Asia and Africa.

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