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The hottest places to invest in 2010
Week Ahead: Can we avoid a double-dip recession?
ETF Corner: Why ETFs should be in your portfolio
Your Money: The bumpy road to recovery
Technical: Bases forming could lead to big move up

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The hottest places to invest in 2010
For global investors, 2010 is shaping up to be a year with two very distinct economic outlooks. In the first "half," which is actually likely to end in early September, investors can expect a continued escalation in commodity prices, generally bullish stock markets, and an ongoing focus on powerful monetary and fiscal "stimulus" initiatives. In the second "half," reality will reassert itself, and investors will find the going tough in many markets. The real question is: Which markets will win, and which ones will lose?
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The Week Ahead: Can we avoid a double-dip recession?
In recent weeks, we've seen the indices flirt with highs while divergence patterns continue to prevail. So where are we going from here? Market timing expert Gene Inger offers his perspective on what lies ahead in the economic recovery, and why investors should keep a close eye on oil and the dollar. Will the government's policies sustain our recovery or is the risk of a double-dip recession too great to avoid?
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ETF Corner: Why ETFs should be in your portfolio
As we near the end of the year, many investors are reviewing their portfolios and making decisions regarding their asset allocation and investing plans for the new year. In this article, John Nyaradi looks at mutual funds vs. ETFs and explores some reasons why ETFs should make up a valuable portion of every investor's portfolio. Just be certain you understand the risks involved in order to figure out if ETFs are right for you.
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The bumpy road to recovery
Asset allocation is one of the key drivers of a portfolio's performance. Especially during tough times like these, an investor's decision about whether to invest in stocks or bonds, and in what proportion, could have a huge impact on their portfolio's value. In fact, you can learn a lot about asset allocation from looking at different portfolios over the past 26 months. As we start our slow economic recovery, make sure your asset allocation works to your favor - and not to your detriment.
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Technician's Take: Bases forming could lead to big move up
Traders are paying special attention to the 50-day moving averages on various indices and stocks, which up until now have served as a key level of support to keep the bull market going. With so many bases having formed across multiple sectors, the market is set up nicely to make another move higher this week. But first we must clear these 50-day moving average levels, which could prove tougher than we think if the bears gain control.
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