Bernanke reappointment is a bad news for longs. There are 3 reasons I can think of right now. #1) Fed won't have to prop up the markets artificially any more #2) Last bullet is fired already. No more ammunition left. Obama used his last lifeline with this news. #3) Rates might start to go up as Bernanke needs to start worrying about how he is going to manage the next 4 years. Just a contraian perspective:-) GL every one!