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By Kevin Lings In Q4 2007 SA GDP grew by a very robust 5.3% q/q annualised (seasonally adjusted), up from a slightly revised 4.8% q/q in Q3 2007. SA’s Q4 2007 growth rate was well above market expectations for an increase of 4.4%. In fact, none of the analysts expected growth above [...] More on this topic (What's this?) China’s Manufacturing Sector Stabilizes (Wall Street Daily, 4/23/12) U.S. Manufacturing Vitality Offers Opportunities (Investment U, 1/12/12) Government Grant to Boost Construction and Property Investment (Forex Trading TV Video Blog, 4/18/12)
Based on a multi-year comparison of the price-earnings (PE) ratios of the S&P 500 Index and the forward real returns, investors should be aware of the fact that the stock market is by historical standards not in cheap territory, arguing for luke-warm long-term returns. As a matter of fact, there is a distinct possibility of some negative returns. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Stock Market Volatility: How to Beat the Market at its Own Game (Money Morning, 4/17/12) Low-Float Stocks: Why Investors Can't Ignore the Risks (Money Morning, 5/11/12) Understanding the VIX Indicator (Investment U, 3/6/12) | |||||||||||||||||||
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