Energy and mining stocks are underperforming
July 17, 2006
After a three and a half year run from the bottom in October 2002, the stock market finally decided to take a breather. A correction
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After a three and a half year run from the bottom in October 2002, the stock market finally decided to take a breather. A correction
Most markets have moved up nicely in the first 3 months of 2006. Resources and metals continue to lead the bandwagon with oil prices breaking
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