Buffett has no problem with program trading, wicked shorters, MMs or other sinister "dark" things. Buy and Hold quality stocks and the winner will be investments that grow, make profits and pay dividends.
I guess the press always needs dramatic headlines and they always feel they must explain utterly normal zigs and zags. The story isn't the recent correction we've had. The story was the incredible unrelenting price appreciation we've experienced since early 2009.
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