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Shikhar Balwani's This Week in India: Sensex nears year's high
With more fourth-quarter earnings and possible further rate hikes by the central bank, volatility will be the watchword for Indian markets next month, says Shikhar Balwani.
Health overhaul clears key hurdle in House
The House of Representatives moves a step closer to approving the sweeping, White House-backed overhaul of health care, clearing a rule for debate on the historic legislation.
NewsWatch: Democrats confident as pivotal health vote looms
Historic health plan set for Sunday-afternoon vote.
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If, when this idea is presented, you protest: “Wait a minute. Stocks are also risky!” the reply is either, “Stocks have done well in the past and [...] Great Expectations: Earnings Estimates and Their Impact on Stock Prices
How often have you seen a stock’s price fall after the company announced increased earnings?
Or, just recently, why did the stock of investment banking firm Lehman Brothers soar after it announced that its fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 57%?
In these instances, actual earnings did not turn out as the market expected.
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In terms of portfolio management, it is widely agreed that the asset allocation decision is the most important one an investor will make. How you split your investment funds among stocks, bonds, and cash (that is, short-term debt) is more important than your choice of stock mutual funds.
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Funds Pedia Q & A » S&P 500Agreed,
Yahoo is probbaly your best option.
Also check out this on 500 Historical Returns |