The market's last seven-week stretch of losses began in May 2001, as the dot-com bubble deflated," reports The Associated Press. As for why stocks are falling, most observers agree: Blame "weaker hiring, industrial output, and a moribund housing market." EWI is the world's largest market forecasting firm. But wait a minute. MORE >>

Prechter Discusses Market Forecasts on CNBC Closing Bell. Then download Robert Prechter’s free report that uses an 84-year study of stock market values to help you prepare for and understand today’s critical market juncture. stock marketThe problem is deeper than just a minor recovery or a minor recession.". Robert R. MORE >>

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But did the 2007-2009 declines represent all of the bear market? sentiment measures today do not indicate caution, skepticism and disbelief but rather multi-year extremes in optimism among five sets of market players: individual investors, futures traders, options traders, newsletter advisors and mutual fund managers.". Stock Market MORE >>

Jim’s passion is enabling product marketing teams. As with any good Kindergarten teacher, when was the last time you conducted an assessment or gap analysis of each team member? Enjoy the post and don’t hesitate to tweet your comments to Jim directly. My wife is a gifted Kindergarten teacher. m not talking about boring staff meetings. MORE >>