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Stock-market bulls count on consumer strength – should they?

The Bulls assure the American consumer – and the stock market – will hold a fine, even if politicians fail to allow a second round of financial stimulus before next month’s election. Some economists, however, are skeptical about how much electricity consumers will be able to buy after the accepted …

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What history says happens after a bad size log in September

Major U.S. September proved to be a frustrating month for the equity benchmark, marking the first defeat for Wall Street since the recovery rally began in late March. However, history suggests that the terrible September, which is historically the worst month of the year for U.S. stocks historically, may then …

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