“Jobless claims for December showed the economy shed 85,000 jobs; the report was perceived as mixed according to some analysts, disappointing to others. How the market reacts to the report today has a bearing on the trend of stock prices near-term.
If it shakes off the numbers as meaningless or only slightly negative, the market will take off. If the numbers raise concerns again the economy is not keeping pace with the stock market, we will see lower prices…”
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George Brooks started in the investment business as a stock broker in 1962 and quickly gravitated to the research end of the business, first undertaking his own vast study of fundamental and technical analysis, then taking a position as director of stock market and economic studies for a leading money manager and publisher. In 1973, he formed his own firm to provide daily market timing and stock selections for two regional NYSE member firms, as well as special situation research and written analysis for leading investment advisory publications.
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