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9 September, 2009 by James McBride

Bonds And Stocks Seem To Be Telling Different Stories On U.S. Economy

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MarketWatch has an interesting post for those investors who believe the stock market works perfectly at discounting risks and rewards. As they point out in the article, if you believe what stocks are telling us, the U.S. economy and corporate profits must seem to be on track for a huge recovery.

Yet, the market for U.S. government bonds, considered among the safest assets around, seems to be telling a different story. After a spectacular 50% surge since March, stocks on the S&P 500 Index (SPX) have continued rising through the summer and into September. 10-year auction, (UST10Y) and Fed Beige Book might help decide who has a better gauge.

Analysts interviewed in the story speculate that there could very well be a jobless recovery in the economy after the “sugar-high” from the government stimulus measures. All of this could lead to rising joblessness, consumers spending less and lower inflation. Which are all good conditions for bonds. Also, some good comments from readers who obviously understand the bond market.

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28 May, 2009 by James McBride

Investor’s Business Daily Strikes Syndication Deal

Investor’s Business Daily, publisher of in-depth financial news geared to personal and professional investors, recently announced a partnership with Mochila, a premium content syndication technology platform and network, to distribute IBD’s multimedia offerings to online readers who want up to the minute market information.

Using content from Investor’s Business Daily’s companion website, Investors.com, Mochila and Investor’s Business Daily are creating an investment management site section featuring regularly refreshed articles, photos and video. The program will kick off with 14 charter websites and is expected to grow to 40 over the course of the year-long deal.

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Investor’s Business Daily is known for its proprietary stock screens, comparative performance ratings and has a record of identifying stock leaders as they emerge. IBD’s companion website, Investors.com, offers stock tools and research for investors of every level. These include the IBD University learning center, IBD TV market videos and audio interviews, intraday reports on market action and the IBD Stock Checkup.

IBD also hosts popular investment workshops and provides Home Study programs based on their top-performing growth strategy, the CAN SLIM Investing System. The Mochila-powered multimedia channels will incorporate a mix of themes, ranging from stock trading and technology news to investor psychology.

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