Stock market outlook? Sector outlook?
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> Is there a good website/source that predicts the stock market outlook in 2006 (e.g., 3% or 7%)? \n\nThere are some timing services with good track records, but they don't give out their predictions for free.  The good ones don't make predictions a year out--too many things can happen.\n\n> Is the US currency likely to depreciate in 2006?\n\nI can't put a time on it, but eventually the holders of dollars will tire of US financial mismanagement and trade them for yen, euros, or other currencies.  The editor of Barron's had a scary opinion piece on that topic last week.  \n\n> Which sector will perform better than others (e.g., healthcare, consumer staples, financial, energy)?\n\nI've put my money on alternative energy and organic/health foods.  Alternative energy will take a dive if oil goes to $30 a barrel, but steady oil prices will support them for a while.  I admit they're frothy now so this may not be the time to buy.  Whole Foods Market is in a slump but I'm looking for a bottom to buy.  Wild Oats is coming back from the dead.  Hain and United Natural Foods are doing well.  I think this sector will outperform in almost any economic scenario, while alternative energy needs scarcity to thrive.  The potential reward in alternative energy is higher than food, however.  For the very long term, worldwide water shortage is going to mean incredible profits for a few companies.  Start researching now, before the financial press latches onto this story.\n\n> Or, are large-cap stocks expected to outperform small-caps? \n\nLarge-cap vs. small-cap outperformance is a very slow cycle.  I expect small-caps to keep the lead for some time. Right now I'm holding IWM (Russell 2000 fund) and trading the Diamonds (Dow Jones Industrials fund)--buy on pullbacks and sell rises for a small profit.
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Cramer talked about it on mad money yesturday, thats why\n\nedit: tomorrow 4/07, i would watch for another gap up on the open (exhaustion) and then do a mega short. The RSI is maxed out.
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I think a lot of steam is left in Indian Stock Market..We have seen the tremendous "Bull-Run" in past few months..I believe its not just the charge of Bulls, but it has a fundamental base as Indian Economy is growing in all the sectors and not just limited to IT in which we still have command over the world..Now the whole world is watching India as a great opportunity..However we have stiff competitions from China in some sectors..but still India has a great future ahead..\nHowever at this point of time one need to be very careful regarding Stock Market..we may see some corrections but again one should use that as opportunity..At present buying is happening not only from FIIs but our own Indian Institutional Buying is making a lot of difference..n also retail investors have a great share of it..Huge buying by Mutual funds has also boost up a lot of confidence in the market..time to time actions taken by SEBI (as recently in DMAT scam) has also played a great role to boost the confidence of the investors..\nSo be cautious, move with the steam of market n use the opportunity carefully..Indian Stock Market has a long way to go..
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Well if you are looking for emerging trends in banking and in financial services I would have to say one of the major trends is to go into the overseas/developing/emerging markets. Doing deals and making investments in these relatively new and developing countries is a bit volatile and they have gotten their clock cleaned this year...but overall the sentiment seems to be to go to international to lesser developed economies.
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Specific sectors will benefit from coming policy changes and adjusted priorities.  A few sectors will suffer.\n \nBig pharma stocks have fallen with the sure knowledge that Democrats will push through provisions that permit medicare and other federal programs to negotiate lower prices for drugs and encourage the re-importation of drugs from Canada.  Sectors involved in alternative fuels will surly get a bump with the solid support for energy independence.  The old energy sector -- Exxon for one -- will take a hit with the certainty that obscene profits will be taxed as windfall profits and some of the Cheney energy policy advantages for big oil will be reversed.  \n\n(These are the prognostications from one who has lost plenty in the stock market.)
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Well, I think technical analysis is only one of the many tools we can use to predict market movements. There are many factors to look at when investing. There will always be people on either side of the fence when it comes to forecasting and this is probably when the technicalities come in but then again, if you are looking at short-term profits, it is more important to look at the market sentiments.
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I would think Q2 this year...they probably want to let the stock stabilize....however, I wouldn't be surprised if they did announce a split next week.
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Ajay, you must first mention which market are u r referring to..I can guess ( by your name) you are asking abt Indian Sensex.\n\nAnyways now that the F&O settlement is over, we can see some buying and markets will increase this week.
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I would like to thank the previous respondee's answer. He was sure to point out the obvious that some are a good buy and some aren't. Now that we cleared that out of the way, let's look at healthcare from a single unit, the index. Also mind you healthcare is a vast industry including great growth potentials in the biotechnology and nanotechnology arenas. But also has some laggards in the larger areas such as drug stocks in Biogen.\n\nThe healthcare index (^NYP)  has been in a downtrend since mid-March. With the lackluster markets bringing everything down with it, I see no reason for this downtrend to slow. Give or take though, I don't think we will see any more than about a 3% loss for the index from here. Right now is not the time to buy, in my opinion, but we could see some tremendous value plays in about 2-3 months. And as with any thing in the market, the small-cap growth stocks usually lead the way in a bullish advance. So I would look for small growth plays at that time.
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It has a surprise modest rally today.\nWho knows what tomorrow holds.\nSilver and Gold are rising today also.\nThe Economy is rising at a 5.6% pace.\nHigher than previously thought.
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It will remain volatile i am guessing.\nAs people will be confused whether to stay invested or book profit.But india's economy is supposed to be very good for next 1 year atleast.
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1) Over 75% of professional money managers underperform the average of the entire market!!! So, do NOT follow the lead of the "big-boys" because you will lag their underperforming results leading to horrible returns not worth the risk.\n\n2) Due Dilligence---Don't directly invest into anything someone else recommends unless you did your own research and believe in the company as well (unless that person is Warren Buffet :) )\n\n3) To actually answer your question unlike the previous 2.... my personal picks are as follows (still do your own research to confirm my thoughts)\n\nAKAM (49.25) A great technology company. Current quarter growth is estimated at over 60%, while the industry is -4%. Even though this year is outpacing the market growth by about 50%, it is expected to again outpace market growth by about 30% next year. Fiscal year 06 earnings are expected to gain 67% over 2005's numbers, while Fiscal year  07 is expected to gain 38% over 2006. My personal target for the short-term is $60 (3 month time frame). As for long-term prospects, I expect the stock to hit at least 70 in one year's time.\n\nIf you want something more risky and having more reward potential, go with FRPT (11.83). The stock is under tremendou accumulation and could very well reach $15 by Christmas.
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It is falling, along with the rest of the market today.  But, good news is, it is falling with lower than average daily volume.  Volume is tracking 16% below normal today.  It is OK for stocks to drop on lower volume.  When they drop on higher volume is when you should be nervous.\n\nToday, the possibility of more rate hikes down the road and higher oil prices gave sellers their ammunition in the overall markets.
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I would say the consensus of most experts would be: We don't know. But if you can handle the ups and downs, stocks and bonds will do well over the next 20-30 years. I invest for the long run.
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go to yahoo.com,then hit finance,go to investing,click on industry,go to tools in left column and click on industry index and take your pick by sector.\n\n\ngood luck
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The "whole market" may not because it is so diverse (e.g. some hedge strategies may even gain) but its probable that tech. in general is going to take a hit because its a Co. that leads in big way and huge investor base.  Its a good research question cause you'll have to separate the day's effects of the Fed rate increase, change of the Fed Chair, and volatile oil mkt.
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It sure can be. Ive studied it off and on for awhile. Lots of different angles to using the stock market. Depends on the person. \n\nGet a few books, study up on the angles that particular person used and how it worked for them. Figure out what you feel comfy with.