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In the February 2nd jobs report, it was the wage component that helped trigger a six-day plunge. Many sold the next week, as the fear of higher rates and higher inflation caused them to get out of their stock positions. When stocks rebounded many were not convinced but are they now?

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Volatility has picked up for the first time in years. From Q1 2016-Q1 2018, stocks steadily rallied with very little to no volatility. Since early February 2018, we have seen volatility return with a vengeance. Here are three things investors should not do in a volatile market.

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What ten Asian countries do differently than the rest.

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J.P. Morgan estimates that the $1.2 trillion in overseas cash will lead to historic stock buybacks this year and I believe in 2019.

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In a recent customer satisfaction survey, Walmart ranks last among all other retailers surveyed, beneath Sears.

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Market timing is generally agreed to be extremely challenging. Yet seasonal factors do persist in the market over time and could offer you a slight edge when buying or selling.

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Something is different about emerging markets this time around.

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No one actually knows when a recession will start. People have opinions based on past performance and personal experience. The problem is that past performance is worthless in today’s world.

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U.S. China lobby agree on intellectual property protections, while others fear 'trade war'.

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Last week’s action has clearly shaken the confidence of many investors. After implementing measures that could have strengthened the economy, Trump’s recent action on trade seems harmful. What impact will his action have on the stock market and should investors now change their strategy?

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