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December 2015 - Page 25 of 28 - Money Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From

Don't Buy In to the Valeant Stock Hype

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There's been a ton of online chatter claiming that Valeant stock has become a screaming bargain.

And sure, it sounds like a bottom-feeder's dream come true. Since its Aug. 5 high, Valeant stock has dropped more than 65%. If it regained just 69% of its previous high, it would double.

But don't believe the hype. This is a deeply troubled company you should stay well away from.

Let me show you why you'll be glad you avoided this company at all costs...

Chinese Yuan Could Give the IMF "a Shock It Isn't Prepared For"

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On Monday, the Chinese yuan joined one of the most elite clubs on the planet: the International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights basket of reserve currencies.

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said the yuan's inclusion was based on a clear indication of the reforms China has carried out.

Of course, the IMF could be dead wrong.

From a practical position, the IMF expects China will have to make its currency more freely tradable than it is – which, along with being a major exporter, is the other criteria the IMF considers in conferring reserve status on a currency, Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani said on Monday. But there's a possibility the IMF jumped the gun on this.

Dark horizons lay ahead if the Chinese yuan isn't stable enough to deserve its new global reserve status...

Outlook: What Investors Need to Know in December

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Global turmoil and the increasing certainty of a Fed interest rate hike won't be the spoilers this December.

In fact, the market could hit new highs before December 31.

We will see some excitement, though, and some profits, if we trade smartly. So here's what you've really got to watch out for now and through the end of 2015...

Solar Stocks on the Rise Today Include This 50% Gainer

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Solar stocks were in focus today as Ascent Solar Technologies (Nasdaq: ASTI) surged 50% to $0.28 on news it was awarded a Schedule 56 contract by the U.S. federal government's General Services Administration.

This news was the latest in a string of positive developments for the tiny solar company.

Here's the details...

Exit Losing Positions Confidently with This Investing Strategy

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While there's no really bad time to kick underperforming stock positions out of your portfolio, some times are actually better than others.

The good news is, if you're sitting on losing positions, now may be a great time to exit them.

Stocks are near all-time highs, making it easier to see which stocks in your portfolio haven't participated in the long run-up we've had.

It's also a good time because some investing themes that saw big gains are fading, some are dead in the water, and others are just starting to take shape.

And with this investing strategy, you can handle those losing positions with confidence. So let's get to work...

Should Donald Trump Tone It Down?

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Should Donald Trump tone it down? Some think the GOP front-runner needs a new PR strategy. He's too insensitive, they say. Too mean.

Others, however, prefer the billionaire's bombastic side.

Here's a look at what type of Donald Trump the polls prefer - cool, calm, and collected, or unabashedly frank...