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The Only Way to Protect Your Portfolio from the Overdue Bear Market

The other day, I was talking to a student of mine about her stock portfolio. And let me tell you – it was looking pretty good.

I mean, why wouldn't it? All three indices are approaching record highs. We're in the middle of the biggest and longest bull market in history at 10 years, and my student is among many others who have been enjoying the healthy ride.

But here's the thing – historically, bull markets only last about five years. So we're overdue for a major correction…

It's time to prepare for the impending bear market. Because it could be even worse than the economic disasters that we saw in 2000 and 2008…

And there's only one way to make sure your portfolio won't fall victim…

And there's only one way to make sure your portfolio won't fall victim...

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Why the Dow Jones Industrial Average's Winning Streak Is In Jeopardy Today

The Dow Jones Industrial Average could see its winning streak end as optimism over a trade deal with China fades.

The Dow Jones futures project a 63-point slide in premarket hours as the U.S. and China reach a standstill over technology transfers and cybersecurity threats.

But an earnings beat this morning is propelling this global retailer higher, and that could be enough to keep markets in the green...