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This week Jerry discusses the markets great performance since October and the fact that this has been the best January in 25 years. Rather than popping champagne Jerry gives several reasons to be cautious in the coming weeks.  He also discusses the Fed’s game changing announcement from Wednesday and how that will affect gold prices going forward.  Finally he reviews all the top economic and earnings news coming- Next Week on Wall Street.

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This week Jerry discusses the earnings season which goes into full bore next week.  Investors are focused on the stocks that beat expectations and seem to be giving a pass to those that miss.  All eyes will be on the speakers next week as The State of the Union is Tuesday.  The Fed announces on Wednesday with Bernanke chiming in after.  International investment leaders are meeting in Davos, Switzerland to discuss all that ails the financial world as well next week.  Plenty of action for this slightly overbought market which seems to be gaining steam every week.  A short term pullback would be healthy to allow for an even longer term run up in stock prices.

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This week Jerry outlines the case for a continuing rally as the market posted its fourth up week in the last six.  Cheap valuations with technical breakouts are reasons to be optimistic going forward.  While one week does not a year make, investors are hoping that 2012 will be an improvement over last year.  Find out more by tuning into Next Week on Wall Street.

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This week Jerry reviews the major events of 2011 and gives his forecast for 2012.  This one may surprise you!  Find out more Next Week on Wall Street.

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This week Jerry outlines a case for the traditional holiday rally to continue into next year.  While still not clearly defined the Europeans may have created a loophole for their banks to fund the Sovereign debt issues indirectly with European Central Bank monies.  Happy Holidays to all and find out more Next Week on Wall Street.

* Jerry Slusiewicz is a Financial Advisor in Orange County California.  Recommendations given may not be suitable for everyone.  Check with your advisor before making any investments.

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This week Jerry lays out three scenarios for a yearend rally in stocks to occur.  In addition he covers some of the pitfalls which could derail this attempt.  Also discussed is the severe breakdown in gold and silver prices this week and the longer term implications for precious metals going forward.  Find out more on Next Week on Wall Street.

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This week Jerry discusses the strong valuation of the US markets and the seasonal positive factors that are pressed against the negative winds from Europe and some other potentially difficult technical resistance patterns.  Jerry discusses the value of protection and the use of exit strategies in this environment as we hope for a strong finish to the year.  Find out more – Next Week on Wall Street.

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This week markets staged a powerful rally from its oversold condition on news that the US Federal Reserve Bank is willing to be the lender of last resort to the European community.  All the details are not worked out, but for the time being any default is once again tabled at least until a later date.  This opens the door for a yearend rally and many sectors are benefiting from this potential.  Find out more Next Week on Wall Street.

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The major market indices have broken decisively to the downside and support appears to be lower still.  The reasons for the poor market performance are many.  Stocks have been down six days in a row and 7 of the last 8 trading days.  Is the worst over?  Find out more Next Week on Wall Street.

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This week the markets broke down from some constructive fundamental and technical patterns.  The US economy is hanging in quite well but pressure from Europe and China could derail our best laid plans.  Thanksgiving week is usually one of the best weeks of the year.  After this week’s drop – a rally could be in store.  The bigger question is what happens from now to the end of the year.  Find out more “Next Week on Wall Street.”

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