JESSE LIVERMORE - legendary stock trader

A brief analysis of him and his method of investing. Livermore’s big mistake was investing in false bottoms during the Depression, thinking the mini up-rallies would last, but they didn’t. The market fell 90% by 1932, and he eventually filed for bankruptcy. Best to patiently sit on the sidelines during a long recession. There’s an [...]

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WORLD FOREX: Dollar Rally Picks Up Steam On Flight From Risk - Wall Street Journal


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WORLD FOREX: Dollar Rally Picks Up Steam On Flight From Risk
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sending investors strongly into the safe-haven dollar, said John McCarthy, manager of currency trading at ING Capital Markets in New York.
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Have those hearing Ron Paul dismissed as ‘wanting to return 2 the gold standard’ wondered what he REALLY wants?

http://www.forbes.com/2010/01/07/gold-standard-fed-audit-intelligent-investing-ron-paul.html
” What should replace the Federal Reserve, if anything?
Well, ideally nothing. I’ve talked about this for a long time. It came out of the gold commission report in the 1980s. Out of the gold commission, my conclusion was we should have competing currencies, just legalize competition. That’s still my position. In the book, End the [...]

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FOREX-Dollar dips on housing data, profit-taking - Reuters

FOREX-Dollar dips on housing data, profit-taking
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NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The dollar declined for the first time in five sessions against the euro on Wednesday after US new home sales
US dollar falls on disappointing US housing dataChannel News Asia


FOREX-Dollar falls versus major currencies in thin tradeForbes
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FOREX-US dollar falls on housing data in thin holiday trade - Reuters

FOREX-US dollar falls on housing data in thin holiday trade
Reuters
NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The dollar declined for the first time in five sessions against the euro on Wednesday after US new home sales
FOREX-Dollar falls versus major currencies in thin tradeForbes


FOREX-Dollar rises versus major currencies after U.S. dataReuters India
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar slips, stocks trim gains on housing dataNinemsn

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WORLD FOREX: Dollar Retreats Slightly Ahead Of Holiday Break - Wall Street Journal


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WORLD FOREX: Dollar Retreats Slightly Ahead Of Holiday Break
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TORONTO (Dow Jones)–The dollar is down modestly against most major currencies in thin trading Wednesday morning as
FOREX-Dollar in demand as yields attract, Kiwi skidsForbes


FOREX-Dollar soars past two-month peak vs yenReuters
WORLD FOREX: Yen Up Vs Euro, Dollar; Bounce May Be Short-LivedWall Street Journal
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WORLD FOREX: Yen Up Vs Euro, Dollar; Bounce May Be Short-Lived - Wall Street Journal


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WORLD FOREX: Yen Up Vs Euro, Dollar; Bounce May Be Short-Lived
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SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–The yen rose against the US dollar and the euro Wednesday following steep losses in previous
FOREX-Dollar in demand as yields attract, Kiwi skidsForbes


FOREX-Dollar soars past two-month peak vs yenReuters
WORLD FOREX: Dollar Slips After Disappointing US GDP ReportWall Street Journal
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FOREX-Dollar in demand as yields attract, Kiwi skids - Forbes


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FOREX-Dollar in demand as yields attract, Kiwi skids
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SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The US dollar notched a two-month top on the yen in Asia on Wednesday, with buyers enticed by US yields at four-month highs and
WORLD FOREX: Dollar Slips After Disappointing US GDP ReportWall Street Journal


FOREX-Dollar soars past two-month peak vs yenReuters
FOREX-US dollar hits 2-month high vs yen, slips vs euroNinemsn
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