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Morning Matters

Will Oil continue to fall this week?

[HTML] (#053: August 25, 2008)
The Monday Morning Review is where we analyze the state of stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities on a week over week basis. The goal of our weekly review is to keep you our reader aware of the various markets and then during the week we will offer comment on changes to existing themes and monitor our individual positions ~more~

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New short positon this morning in the financial space

[HTML] (#052: August 21, 2008)
We now have eight long positions against no short positions and four positions in cash. We will add a short position this morning. A short will be established on the ~more~

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Market Matters

Bank data supports recent short on the Regional Bank HOLDRS (RKH)

[HTML] (August 26, 2008)
In The New York Times,the business section reports that Honda (HMC) continues to benefit from bet on fuel efficient cars. WSJ reports that Democrats divided over Obama agenda to have government more involved and determining the fate of its citizens. U.S. regulators step up action to put banks on probation. ~more~

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China may consider a $62 billion stimulus package. World demand slowing?

[HTML] (August 25, 2008)
In The New York Times,the business section reports that drilling is back in favor thanks to the natural gas boom. WSJ reports that August Auto Sale will be lower than expected. The Journal also questions whether the dollar can be hitting a meaningful turn. Financial Times reports that Wells Fargo (WFC) unlikely to buy a large rival. ~more~

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Latest Superstock Issues

Are we there yet? (We give you the clues to determine when markets are close to the end of a bear market in this Issue.)

[PDF] (August, 2008)
The market has seen a nice rally off the July lows thanks to falling oil prices, a strong dollar; however investors and traders still face an economy that is in or will probably be in a recession, a credit and housing crisis, high energy and food costs, a slowing global economy, and a volatile and difficult market that has dropped into bear market territory several times in the last few months. (Also in this issue, a new recommendation for the Baby Boomer Portfolio.) ~more~

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BEARABLE MARKETS! Understanding and Profiting from Bear Markets and Recessions

[PDF] (July, 2008)
The financial media is full of advice and explanations regarding bear markets. Most of it is worthless self serving nonsense. In this issue I’ll teach you how to recognize “Major Reversal Patterns” and how to tell when a Bull Market is turning into a BearMarket. ~more~

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Its the consumer, STUPID! Baby Boomer Portfolio; more housecleaning.

[PDF] (June, 2008)
It’s hard to believe the economy and markets could move out of its doldrums with the consumers’ current condition. It will take more time for the consumer to improve their balance sheets (increase savings, and values of stocks, real estate and paying off liabilities) and confidence. ~more~

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Which way is the U.S. Economy and Stocks heading for the balance of 2008?

[PDF] (May, 2008)
Are we at the beginning of a long term economic crisis or heading towards a new bull market? ~more~

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Torpedo Watch
Warnings & Recommendations

Sykworks a Torpedo Watch recommendation was added to the Morning Matters Portfolio

[HTML] (#003: August 1, 2008)
by Bruce Gulliver
Skyworks Solutions, Inc is a designer and manufacturer of a variety of analog and mixed signal semiconductors that enable wireless connectivity, including power amplifiers (Pas), front end modules (FEMs) and integrated radio frequency (RF) solutions which are used in wireless handsets. The company also has a portfolio of linear integrated circuits (ICs) for use in automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, industrial and medical applications. The company's primary customers include wireless handset makers including LG Electronics, Motorola, Research In Motion (maker of the BlackBerry®), Samsung and Sony Ericsson. ~more~

Gold and Energy Options Trader
Options Play

RKH Put Spread Expires Worthless

[HTML] (#002: August 18, 2008)
by Seth Shalov
The RKH failed to move below $100 so we will move on to our next position. ~more~

Erlanger Squeeze Play
The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead

[HTML] (#321: August 23, 2008)
by Phil Erlanger
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 100 and the NASDAQ 100 moved lower for the week. ~more~

The Agile Trader
Weekly Wrap-Up

The Agile Trader's Weekly Wrap-Up: Diminished Volume & Volatility

[HTML] (#007: August 25, 2008)
by Adam Oliensis
As August grinds to a close, weak volume and diminished volatility should be considered the footprints of consolidation phases. While there has been some strength in recent weeks on the rallies up from the July lows, we need to see which way the market moves when volume expands again in order to get a clearer idea which way the next impulsive trend will move. ~more~

Special Reports

Fourth Baby Boom Recommendation

[PDF] (#017: August 13, 2008)
Every portfolio should have a few energy stocks. Most analysts and investors understand that one of the greatest problems the global economy faces is having enough affordable energy. They also understand that we are stuck using oil and natural gas for the foreseeable future and until an alternative can be found that is affordable, clean and available on a global basis. This could take years if not decades and trillions of dollars. ~more~

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Part 5 Understanding and Profiting from Recessions and Bear Markets Worst Bear: Recessions, Worst and Mildest Bear Markets

[PDF] (#016: July 30, 2008)
In this Special Report, we analyze the worst and also the mildest bear markets. We also take a historical look at recessions and will answer the questions: what causes them, how long do they last, what defines a recession, how often do they occur. We also briefly compare past recessions and bear markets to today’s markets and economy. ~more~

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Understanding and Profiting from Bear Markets and Recessions Part 4

[PDF] (#015: July 25, 2008)
In this Special Report we will review the bear markets, or near bear markets of the last 30 years. ~more~

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Understanding and Profiting from Bear Markets and Recessions Part 3

[PDF] (#014: July 17, 2008)
The traditional definition of a bear market is a 20% decline from a previous peak with a combination of a broad-based market deterioration, with a negative backdrop of psychology, economic and corporate performance. Since 1929 we have had 14 bear markets. Average decline = 31.27% (smallest = 21.2% in 1990, largest 47.9% 1929) Average time to trough = 12 months (quickest = .75 years 1990, longest 25.2 years 1929). Most bear markets are associated with a recession and a deceleration in earnings. By the time a recession is official much of the damage to stocks has already been done. ~more~

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Profits Subscribers Have Taken!

Two Superstock picks were recently taken over, just as Jeff Manera predicted.

In late November, 2004, subscribers pocketed a 77.25% profit when GE announces its plans to acquire the Superstock Master List position Ionics (ION), after holding the position for only 5 months.

In February 2005, subscribers took 70% off the table, when Insurance Auto Brokers was bought out by a private equity firm. Nice!

Actual recent Superstock profits taken, most after short holding periods:

Takeover Subscriber Profits*
* Lafarge +66.74%
* Cubic +147%
* Insurance Auto Brkrs +70% in 10 months
* Ionics +77.2% in 5 months
* Paine Webber +119% in 21 months
* AXA Financial +70% in 12 months
* Donaldson Lufkin +85% in 8 months
* Pittway +41% in 3 months
* Dexter Corp. +36% in 5 months
* Brylane +52% in 2 months
* Frontier Corp. +156% in 28 months
* SJW Corp. +100% in 10 months
* Aquarion +50% in 7 months
* Arbor Drugs +163% in 17 months

In the News

James DiGeorgia mentioned in the news.

*08/05/08 Alternative Energy: Bio-Fuel Market Set to Grow by 1,000%
*04/09/08 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Retirement investors concerned about economy are turning to precious metals
*03/14/08 USA Today: Worried investors chill out with gold
*03/14/08 Miami Herald: High gold prices give jewelry luster
*03/14/08 Toronto Star: Bullion breaks $1,000 U.S.
*03/06/08 freep.com: Gold rush rolls on as stocks dive
*02/15/08 FXSTREE.com: PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Lower But Platinum Extends Record High
*02/15/08 NASDAQ.com: US Commodities: Platinum Surge Continues
*05/08/07 US News and World Report
*04/18/06 Boca Raton News
*04/11/06 Boca Raton News
*10/12/05 Australian Investment Review Bullish On Gold
*09/24/05 TheJournalNews.com
*09/11/05 Sacbee.com
*09/02/05 Dallas Fort Worth Star
*09/02/05 The Roanoke Times: Many factors affect gasoline prices
*09/01/05 The Nation: The Real Gas Gougers
*09/01/05 The Cincinnati Enquirer: Don't lose your cool: Gas could hit $4 a gallon
*03/25/05 South Florida Business Journal
*01/29/05 San Antonio News Express
*01/23/05 Rochester Democrat and Citizen
*01/13/05 Tucson Citizen
*01/10/05 Lansing State Journal
*12/20/04 Florida Today
*12/12/04 Sacramento Bee
*11/26/04 USA Today

Recommended Books

There are some wonderfully powerful books and courses on the market that can help you build real wealth. Some are even 30 days FREE! We especially recommend these:

* New! The Global War For Oil: A Survival Guide to the Coming Energy Shock (214 pgs. hardcover)

* New! The Rise of Gold in the 21st Century: Safety and Profits in an Age of War, Terrorism, Oil Shocks, Inflation, and the Decline of the Dollar (195 pgs. hardcover)

* The New Bull Market in Gold: $1,000 Gold and the Many Ways to Profit from It

Market Newswire

* BSP hikes interest rates by 25 bps 28 Aug 09:44
abs-cbnnews.com
* Wage inflation worries ease 28 Aug 08:21
theglobeandmail.com
* ECB chiefs play down chances of rate cuts with inflation warning 28 Aug 07:42
independent.ie
* Analysis: New basket may not cure inflation ills 28 Aug 06:31
iol.co.za
* RP August inflation seen at 11.8-12.6 pct 28 Aug 04:42
abs-cbnnews.com
* Economist: South African inflation close to peak 28 Aug 01:37
xinhuanet.com
* High interest rates to hit investment: CEOs tell FM 27 Aug 06:24
rediff.com
* U.S. dollar hits six-month high against euro 26 Aug 23:44
xinhuanet.com
* Fed Grapples With Inflation Woes, Interest Rates 26 Aug 20:29
news.com.au
* US interest rates 'not too low' 26 Aug 20:20
www.bbc.co.uk
* Oil prices fall as U.S. dollar strengthens 26 Aug 13:29
msnbc.com
* U.S. dollar rises against euro 26 Aug 01:37
xinhuanet.com
* Oil surges above 119 U.S. dollar on gasoline supply drop 21 Aug 15:40
xinhuanet.com
* Consumer price index expected to show another rise 14 Aug 13:24
stltoday.com
* Eaton Vance Chief Economist Available for Commentary On Consumer Price Index Report 12 Aug 16:03
businesswire.com
* Deflation recorded in July in Ukraine 6 Aug 10:38
en.for-ua.com

  About the Editor

James DiGeorgia, Executive Editor

James DiGeorgia, the publisher of Superstock Investor, was the founder of 21st Century Investor and is a well regarded author and publisher of several best selling books on investing. He has been quoted in the New York Times, LA Times, Chicago, Tribune, Barrons, Time Magazine and hundreds of newspapers and magazines around the world. He’s appeared on FOX TV and PBS as a stock market analyst.

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