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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets There was not much follow through from yesterday’s massive rally, but there was not much of a sell-off either, meaning that our new domestic “Buy” took effect today. We got our feet wet with some conservative exposure to “broadly diversified domestic ETFs,” while acknowledging that at any time momentum could turn around and …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets Right out of the starting gates, bullish momentum ruled, and the major indexes staged an impressive come-back rally. With the results of the elections confirming a political gridlock, you may be wondering why that would be a good thing for stocks. The Daily Bell provided this answer: Republicans expanded their majority in the …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets With most of the mid-term election results being on deck later tonight, it came as no surprise that the markets meandered, but with a bullish bias, as all 3 major indexes closed in the green with last minute buying helping the bullish cause, although on ultra-low volume (60% below average). Polls and forecasts …

[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Moving the markets In view of tomorrow’s mid-term elections, the markets meandered with a slight upward bias in hopes that Tuesday’s outcome will not shift the balance of power, which could be key in terms of future market direction. Two of the three major indexes gained moderately on news that a Rasmussen poll showed hopeful signs …