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Buying Opportunity - Wells Fargo
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 5/14/12 2:08 pm

Chief Macro Strategist at Wells Fargo, Gary Thayer, explains why he believes the recent pullback in the market has created a buying opportunity for investors. "Two months ago,…

Stock Market Seasonality and the Elections – Wells Fargo
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 5/8/12 1:32 pm

The market and U.S. Presidential election cycles are discusses in this week's commentary from Wells Fargo's Chief Macro Strategist Gary Thayer. "Investors are closely watching the outcome of…

Economy Starts this Year Better than Last Year - Wells Fargo
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 4/30/12 11:24 am

U.S. economic growth is discussed in Wells Fargo's latest commentary, comparing this year to 2011. "Recent economic new indicates the U.S. economy continues to expand at a modest…

World is Dependent on Stimulative Government Policy Actions - Hirayama Investments
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 4/20/12 8:30 am

Richard Hirayama, Portfolio Manager for Wentworth Hauser’s International Equity portfolio, is out with his latest commentary discussing Central Banks around the world. "The bull market and associated economic…

Is China Serious About Currency Reform?  - Lord Abbett
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 4/17/12 12:23 pm

Lord Abbett’s Milton Ezrati examines China's currency reform efforts and the potential implications of any currency reform. "Recently China's central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, made comments that drew…

Redefining Risk in Fixed Income - Janus Capital
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 4/12/12 7:44 am

Janus Co-Chief Investment Officer examines the new risks in fixed income that most investors don’t know about.  "The world has changed for fixed income investors. The four primary…

Stocks Performing Better Than Bonds - Wells Fargo
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 3/28/12 7:23 am

Gary Thayer, Chief Macro Strategist at Wells Fargo explains why stocks have recently performed better than bonds. "Recent market activity supports our view that the stock market is…

First Dow Decline in 2012 Scared Investors Briefly - Navellier
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 3/13/12 12:21 pm

Louis Navellier reviews the reasons for the latest drop in the market and what's likely ahead in the coming weeks. "Last Tuesday marked the Dow’s first 200-point drop…

Stocks Celebrate the Three-Year Bull Market Anniversary - Wells Fargo
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 3/12/12 1:36 pm

Gary Thayer, Wells Fargo's Chief Macro Strategist, looks back at the three year bull market run in stocks and why he believes buying on the dips is a…

Are We Due for a Correction? - Navellier
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 2/29/12 12:07 pm

Louis Navellier of Navellier & Associates go over why he thinks a stock market correction is coming soon. "The stock market continues to benefit from a tidal wave…

Stock Market Off to a Good Start - Wells Fargo
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 2/24/12 9:58 am

Chief Macro Strategist at Wells Fargo, Gary Thayer, looks at some of the similarities and differences between this year and 2011. "Stock market volatility has subsided considerably during…

Macroeconomic Backdrop Continues to Improve - BlackRock
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 2/23/12 9:30 am

Chief Equity Strategist at BlackRock Bob Doll reviews the improving economic backdrop of the US and around the globe. President Obama's proposed dividend income tax increase is also…

The Stock Market Has Discounted a Lot of Good News - Wells Fargo
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 1/31/12 2:57 pm

Gary Thayer, Chief Macro Strategist at Wells Fargo, believes the market is more likely to experience a correction rather than a reversal in its recent upward trend.  "New…

Market Volatility Likely to Persist – Wells Fargo
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 1/23/12 1:55 pm

Chief Macro Strategist at Wells Fargo, Gary Thayer, warns investors to be prepared for increased volatility despite the good news on the U.S. economy. "The U.S. stock market…

Double-Digit Market Returns in 2012? - BlackRock
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 1/18/12 11:19 am

BlackRock's Bob Doll examines the various risks to watch in 2012 and stresses the importance of containing those risks. "We are not suggesting that stocks will move inexorably…

Expectations Are Low - Wells Fargo
Posted by Thomas Wilson on 1/9/12 11:30 am

Wells Fargo's Chief Macro Strategist Gary Thayer shares his thoughts on the upcoming fourth quarter earnings season. "The fourth-quarter earnings reporting season begins this week. The good news…


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