Comments on: Has the Bull Market Run its Course?

By: John

John — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:34:07 +0000

We are in the grip of the most significant global financial crisis for seven decades. As a result, the world has run out of creditworthy, large-scale, willing private borrowers. The alternative of relying on vast US fiscal deficits and expansion of central bank credit is a temporary – albeit necessary – expedient. But it will not deliver a durable return to growth.
Fundamental changes are needed.
There are two possible paths: the path of suffering, or the path of conscious development and a favorable connection between everyone. However, one way or another, we will have to reach one goal – to become an integral part of Nature.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:14:35 +0000

Brian: Probably most of them are unfairly hammered as you said but everyone is afraid any one of the financial institutions would be the next to blow up so it is naturally that everyone will lighten up on their positions. This makes the stock go way down as it did.

Unless you for some reason can be sure that the bank will absolutely be able to weather the storm, then there are risks in buying its stock even if the price right now seems low.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:35:25 +0000

I don’t think this bump will be long lasting. Especially if the Fed continues to step in and help out financial institutions.

Speaking of financial institutions, does anybody else think there are a lot of banks whose stocks are getting unfairly hammered as a side effect of the subprime mess? I think this is a great time to load up on stock in banks that have a nice, solid track record of making it through a tough market.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:43:34 +0000

I think the market is going to be okay. The fed will bail the subprime market out.

By: Market Flavor

Market Flavor — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:18:41 +0000

I think we are OK but I’m keeping my eye on consumer spending and unemployment. Both of those have the ability to really hurt the market in the condition it’s in.

By: CreditWithdrawal

CreditWithdrawal — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:20:57 +0000

I’d wait to make a decision until the Subprime market shakeup becomes a little less than a hot topic. It might just be that the market is shook up by the housing bubble starting to burst, not a full-blown bear market.

By: nickel

nickel — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:05:02 +0000

Actually, we haven’t quite made it to the level of “correction,” which is defined as a 10% decline. We did, however, come close last week.

By: The Financial Blogger

The Financial Blogger — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:03:02 +0000

I would say it’s only a correction. Economic statistics are slowing down but are still good. Also, many companies are still making good profit and are on the line with the year end objectives. This is definitely the time to buy!
Cheers,
FB.