Monthly Archives: April 2012
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There is a weak link between stocks and economic figures, something that many investors might not realize.
After six months of the S&P 500 going up at least 28%, Birinyi Associates worked up a backtest on what happened the past 20 times it had a similar rally.
If the Fed decides to test the durability of its policies once again, we may be in for another correction of 20% or more.
Sales growth is high and profit margins are up, indicating that overall corporate wealth continues to accelerate.
The U.S. economy has been stronger lately, but are we strong enough to withstand all the potential shocks out there, given our own need to cut deficits?
Here's a look at how top dividend-paying stocks performed over time, and some of the metrics you should know when looking at dividend-paying companies.