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Picture du Jour: Sun Rising Over Japanese Stocks

By Prieur du Plessis, on June 24th, 2008 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money

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The sun may be rising over Japanese stocks. After years of underperformance, the tables seem to be turning in Japan’s favor. Although the Japanese stock market will probably not escape the leash effect of Wall Street’s bearish sentiment, it should be in a position to better fend off downside risks. [...]

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