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Why Bill Ackman Is Still Buying Stocks Even Though "Hell Is Coming"

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Shortly after legendary fund manger Bill Ackman gave an emotional, half hour interview about the fate of the American economy on CNBC yesterday, stocks fell so hard and fast trading was halted.

If you listened to what he said, the market's response wasn't a mystery.

He said the crisis was so bad that "America will end as we know it" and "hell is coming."

Restaurants, hotels, and airlines will all go out of business, according to Ackman.

He says shares of Hilton Hotels (NYSE: HLT) will drop to $0 in the next 18 months if nothing is done.

But Ackman's doomsday predictions might've made him a lot of money yesterday.

It was all by design.

While everyone ran for the door, those who read between the lines followed his lead...

Trading Strategies

The Aphria Bear Raid Is a Gift in Disguise for Weed Investors

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In a blistering month for stocks, Aphria has had a particularly bumpy ride.

The Leamington, Canada-based cannabis company was the target of some explosive (and, as we'll see, spurious) allegations from, as it turns out, a firm with substantial short interest. This is a common enough occurrence in the stock market, as Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman's legendary "long vs. short" battle royale over Herbalife Nutrition illustrates. 

The short-seller's allegations focus only on Aphria and one other, small company: Toronto, Ont.-based SOL Global Investments. They have nothing to do with other cannabis firms we follow at the National Institute for Cannabis Investors

But, since the short attack and furious price action last week, I wanted everyone to know what's really happening with Aphria.

It's the truth you won't hear anywhere else - and, even better, a beautifully wrapped-up December buying opportunity... Full Story

Dow Jones

Dow Jones News Today: Stock Prices Flat After Terror Attack in London

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In Dow Jones news today, the markets were flat after a terror attack in London over the weekend.

Crude prices also fell, while shares of GOOGL topped $1,000 for the first time ever.

But that's not all you need to know - here are all the important stock market stories to look over for June 5...

Dow Jones

Dow Jones News Today: Stocks Fall After London Terrorist Attack

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The Dow Jones news today will be dominated by geopolitical events.

Dow Jones futures are down 18 points this morning after another terrorist attack hit London over the weekend and tensions rise in the Middle East.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today's economic calendar...

Dow Jones

Dow Jones News: Dow Drops as House Republicans Pass Obamacare Replacement Bill

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In Dow Jones news today, the Dow dropped as a bill passed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

Crude oil prices also plummeted to $45 per barrel, and the markets are waiting to see what will happen in the French election.

But that's not all you need to know - here are all the important stock market stories to look over for May 4...

Wall Street

Bill Ackman's Three Worst Investments of All Time [LIST]

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Bill Ackman's hedge fund Pershing Square was once envied by Wall Street.

It boasted 40% returns in 2014 — 27% higher than the S&P 500 that year.

But now, Ackman can't scrape together a winning year, with a loss of 13.5% in 2016. Here's a look at three of Ackman's bad bets. All have happened over the last two years, and all are destroying Pershing's value...

Stocks

Pyramid Schemes Are Illegal... but Herbalife's Still at It 

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Herbalife is in the news again yet again for its predatory business practices…

On Nov. 7, 2016, HBO's "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver went after HLF's uncanny resemblance to a pyramid scheme.

Here's how Herbalife has been able to stay in operation so far, despite its recent clash with the Federal Trade Commission...

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Rises on News of Monsanto Merger

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is climbing after a huge merger is set to take place in the agricultural industry.

Chemical giant Bayer will purchase Monsanto for $66 billion.

But that's not the only story you need to know about- here's all the important stock market information to get you ready for Sept. 14...