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3/03/12

Stocks rose sharply last Monday, heading right up to the 2011 S&P 500 highs, and spent the rest of the week dancing above and below that breakout level. The economic data was fair to good and the price of oil has been able to remain below $110 a barrel.



For the TSP, the C-fund gained 0.35% last week, the S-fund lost 1.44%, the I-fund dropped 0.63%, while the F-fund (bonds) ...

Is Uncle Sam not far behind?

By Jack B. Winn



The taxman may be paying a visit to Facebook's offices soon, according to a pair of U.S. financial analysts.

In a white paper authored by international tax consultants Jim Carr and Jason Hoerner of KPMG's Silicon Valley branch, the duo raise the delicate question of whether virtual currency--such as tokens--could be considered taxable income. ...

It would appear the seemingly nonstop march higher is over. At least for the moment, as we're starting to see some day to day whipsaw action.



The Seven Sentinels remain in an intermediate term sell condition. Notice BPCOMPQ turned back to a sell today. And internals continue to struggle, but price has been largely resilient in spite of the recent volatility. And that may continue.

Stop by Sunday and I'll have the tracker ...

3/02/12

Stocks resumed the uptrend yesterday as the Dow added 28-points, and the broader indices performed even better. Economic data was solid and the dip buyers were back in action.


For the TSP, the C-fund was up 0.62% yesterday, the S-fund gained 0.75%, the I-fund added 0.76%, and the F-fund (bonds) lost 0.24%.

The ...

TSP Talk Sentiment Survey results for the week of 3/05/12- 3/09/12

Hold: The TSP Talk Sentiment Survey came in at 54% bulls, 36% bears, for a bulls to bears ratio of 1.50 to 1. That is a neutral reading in a bull market which means the system will remain 100% S Fund for the week of 3/05/12 - 3/09/12.

Bull market rules are in affect since the week of 1/09/12:

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To discuss or comment on the Sentiment Survey, go to Sentiment ...