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Stocks traded virtually flat across the board for the week leaving the action to intraday traders tracking down daily peaks. It seems to be unpredictable as to what will motivate stocks to make their next move. February was a strong month for stocks overall and very different from January's volatile action. So what's in store for us in March? We may continue this tight range trading but eventually stocks will either keep reaching new highs or a reversal will sneak up on us. Oil is a key ...

TSP Talk Sentiment Survey results for the week of 02/23/15- 02/27/15

The TSP Talk Sentiment Survey came in at 49% bulls, 32% bears.

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Stocks were mostly flat with volatility falling during the four day week, however Friday was taken over by the bulls who were able to push the indices to new highs after Greece secured a four-month extension to euro zone funding avoiding bankruptcy… for now. I guess that was good enough news to buy.

Modest gains were produced this week across the board for the TSP stock funds, with new highs made in the U.S. TSP stock funds, while the I-fund continues to lead in 2015. Oil ...

TSP Talk Sentiment Survey results for the week of 02/17/15- 02/20/15

The TSP Talk Sentiment Survey came in at 55% bulls, 28% bears.

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It was another solid week for stocks as we saw new highs in a couple of the TSP stock funds. Rumors of a debt deal for Greece, and oil prices staying above $50 a barrel were key components for the market. The rumors weren't conformed but it was enough to keep investors buying. Oil above $50, but under $60 a barrel seems to be the sweet spot for a healthy stock market.




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