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Are We Seeing A Dead Cat Bounce or a Bottom?

Dead cat bounce is a term used to describe a market that experiences a dramatic decline in stock prices, then a moderate-to-sharp rise in stock prices before resuming its downward trend.

It is my guess is we’re seeing is a “dead cat bounce.” Speculators and those that think a bailout will be passed have jumped in the market to reap some quick gains. Others may be jumping in trying to cover their short positions. Only time will tell if my guess is right – I have a feeling that it is.

What do you think? Have we hit the bottom, or are we seeing a “dead cat boune.”?

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Congress Votes Down Bailout Bill – Interesting Ties…

Not much to say here. The video does a good job of making my point.

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Economic Stimulus Plan Approved By Congress…$600 To $1200 Checks To Be Sent

About 116 million families will receive tax rebate checks.

The United States Congress and White House reached a deal today to distribute tax rebate checks. The checks will range from $600 to $1200 – those with children will receive a bit more.

The eligibility requirements to receive a check are:

Those who earn up to $75,000 individually or up to $150,000 as a couple will be eligible for the payments - CNN

Check amounts explained:

Individuals who pay income taxes would get up to $600, working couples $1,200 and those with children an additional $300 per child under the agreement. Workers who make at least $3,000 but don’t pay taxes would get $300 rebates. – Yahoo Finance

Also in this package is $50 billion in tax cuts for businesses. While the tax cuts for businesses start immediately, Congress hopes to have the tax rebate checks in people’s mailboxes by June.

Now that this plan has been approved, what do you plan to do with your rebate check?

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