Tony Crowell
Registered Investment Advisor in Laguna Beach, California since 1995. Former lawyer, naval officer. Graduate of Annapolis, Law School of University of Virginia. more at crowellroberts.com. Loves literature, theater, European travel. Terrible golfer.
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Has the Market Turned?Registered Investment Advisor analyzes recent stock market behavior, notes a few previous recommendations ahead for the year and still rising. Argues this behavior indicates market turning Earnings reports may spark market surge. -
The Gain from Spain Goes Mainly to the SaneRegistered investment advisor notes anxieties inflamed by daily news stories of debt problems in Southern Europe creating unusually attractive buying opportunity in strong European blue chips. Gives five specific buys, one with ten percent yield.
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First Person: Home on the Trading RangeRegistered investment adviser reviews narrow overall fluctuations of stock market despite daily volatility. Attributes fiscal situation to anomalies of two wars, housing collapse with resulting fears overdone. Reaffirms blue chip buys, adds CBOE as a buy.
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I Joined the Navy to See the WorldAnnapolis graduate, class of 1957, summarizes an eventful seven years ranging from getting his wings to getting wounded in Vietnam. -
The Guns of August, the Fears of SeptemberRegistered investment advisor reviews market stance, notes remarkable coincidence of low interest rates and low confidence creating unusual bargain valuations. Adds new buys in financial sector while recommended avoiding almost all financial stocks.
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Closed End Bond Funds Open Doors to Higher IncomeRegistered investment advisor reviews current market situation, notes remarkable opportunity among blue chips with growing earnings and dividends. Recommends ten closed end funds, all paying seven percent or better.
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Huge Stock Market Swings: What to Do Now?Registered investment advisor reviews impact of recent extreme stock market swings. Advises careful reentry. Emphasizes larger companies. Names four attractively valued candidates with increasing dividends.
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A Vote of No Confidence: What Does it Mean for Stocks?Registered investment advisor reviews impact of debt ceiling fiasco, downgrade of U.S. credit rating. Suggests political, economic and stock market outlook. Adds a "short" hedging recommendation. Provides two new stock buys.
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Debt Ceiling Crisis Over, Stock Market Slump Follows, is it Time to Buy?Registered investment advisor reviews impact of debt ceiling fiasco on economy, stocks; recommends strategy, gives three new buy recommendations.
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The Debt Default March of FollyRegistered Investment Advisor summarizes history of U.S. debt ceiling, probable impact of default, extension and other uncertainties. Recommends three Swiss-based growth stocks.
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The Postwar Period is Past; It's Time to Invest for the "Post-American World."Registered investment advisor reviews U.S.spending and overspending, puts current deficit crisis in perspective, re-recommends Apple stock. Advises panicked selling never a good strategy, predicts time to reap profits to come in a year or two.
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The Blacker the News, the Better the Odds for StocksRegistered investment advisor assesses risk, opportunities from possible Federal funding default. Notes strength in manufacturing, exports. Names specific buys. Introduces new small cap buy.
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Summer Stock Market FireworksRegistered investment advisor notes fresh investment climate after recent rally, riterates buys on three energy service stocks. Offers new buy on archetypical semiconductor maker. Recommends avoiding consumer discretionary, bank stocks.
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Summer and Rising Oil Prices Bring New Buys in Energy Service CompaniesRegistered investment advisor reviews market outlook, discusses background influences on oil and gas prices. Names three energy service companies as dynamic new buy recommendations.
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Summertime, and the Stock Prices Get EasierRegistered investment advisor sees market fluctuatiing around Dow 12,000 this summer, climbing in the fall to a 10-15% gain for 2011. Names specific long range buys, two new short-term buys.
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Buy the Dips-sell the BouncesRegistered investment advisor reviews current market forecast, advises tactics for buying and selling. Gives specific buy recommendations, interest rate and business outlook. -
Gloomy Predictions Are Wrong-higher Markets Lie AheadRegistered investment advisor reviews impact of recent market weakness and discouraging economic reports on investors. Pessimism overdone, stock earnings rising strongly, valuations very favorable. Gives specific buy recommendations.
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House Prices Down, Stock Dividends UpRegistered Investment Advisor notes depressed housing market and impact on some stock sectors; recommends stocks in favored sectors with rising earnings, higher yields. Picks new closed end bond buy.
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Double-digit Returns from Blue-chip StocksRegistered investment advisor discusses recent public offerings, state of stock market. Recommends specific blue chips for double-digit returns. Adds one new IPO for the adventurous.
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Reverting to the Golden MeanRegistered investment advisor reviews long-range market performance over fifty years, concludes today's market lagging long-range returns. Gives specific buy recommendations. -
Blue Chips to Beat the BluesRegistered investment advisor discusses momentum of economic recovery and threat from higher oil prices. Names his five largest blue chip stocks as successes in turbulent markets.
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The Nature of MarketsRegistered investment advisor reviews recent market activity, notes opportunities for investors wit ability to deal with volatility, discusses emerging markets, gives two new buys in "BRICS" sector, two new buys, one based in Basel, one in San Francisco.
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Art and DiamondsRegistered investment advisor sees overall market going higher, notes luxury market already moving faster, gives two new buys in this sector.
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Worse Than a Crime, it is a BlunderRegistered investment advisor discusses recent scandal at Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, identifies principles common to successful companies, names buy recommendations.
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Winter of Discontent, Spring of PromiseRegistered investment advisor discusses market outlook, ATT merger. Gives new recommendation with 5% growing yield in tech sector. Also other tech and income recommendations.
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No News May Be Good NewsRegistered investment advisor reviews news impact on stock market in view of Japanese tsunami, wars and other events, recommending avoiding reacting to dramatic news events. Gives specific new buy recommendations.
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Japanese Tragedy; Japanese OpportunityRegistered Investment Advisor compares recent earthquake and tsunami to 1995 event, compares Japanese stock valuations then and now, recommends selected stocks. Includes Red Cross web address for donations.
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Spring Corrections, Spring CleaningRegistered Investment Advisor reviews current market correction, compares similar market corrections, parallels in current Arab revolutions with end of Cold War, gives specific stock recommendations.
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Climb Every MountainRegistered Investment Advisor reviews two year anniversary of bull market, recent upheavals in Middle East and gives specific strategic portfolio direction Adds new buy in ad industry.
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Oil and Troubled WatersRegistered investment advisor reviews impact of Middle East revolutions on oil prices, economic recovery, stock prices. Gives specific oil, offshore drilling recommendations. -
Market Recovery Times Accelerating: Double, Double, Toil or Trouble?Registered investment advisor compares recovery times from 1987 crash with recent financial crisis; foresees continuing recovery; names big cap buy recommendations.
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Some Predictors of the Future Risk Jail for Predictions that MisfireRegistered investment advisor reviews factors favoring continuing stock market advance; names five new small cap buys.
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New Market Levels Changing Investor PsychologyRegistered investment advisor notes psychological influence of recent resurgent market levels; compares stock reputations of well know companies to more fundamental issues. Names some big names to avoid and some to buy.
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Super Bowl Indicator Predicts Up Year for Stocks Before Game is PlayedRegistered Investment Advisor builds on previous article to forecast up year for stocks; discusses dangers from return of rising interest rates. Gives specific buy recommendations.
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First Person: Investing in 2011Registered investment advisor gives predictions for stocks, housing, interest rates and inflation for 2011. Recommends big cap stocks and names names.
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Reversing Famed "Super Bowl" Stock Market Indicator Predicts Loss for New York JetsRegistered investment advisor discusses factors indicating high probability of third straight up year for stocks. Gives two specific sells, names two buy targets. Mentions Super Bowl indicator.
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Popular Predictions Are Useless but Probabilities Can Make a DifferenceRegistered investment advisor notes most market predictions either include extremes for publicity's sake or are too mild. Suggests probable increase in interest rates as one 2011 factor for bonds. Gives new buy recommendation.
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Forget Facebook, Better Buys BeckonRegistered investment advisor discusses 2010 action so far, notes excessive interest in Facebook and Molycorp, recommends three new buys
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First Person: How Resolving the Current Tax Legislation Will Accelerate the Market RallyRegistered Investment Adviser advocates pending tax rate legislative fix will accelerate stock prices. Gives specific buy recommendations. Adds new buy recommendation.
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What 2010 Can Teach Us About Investing in 2011Registered investment advisor reviews principal influences on investing today and gives examples of key recommendations.
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First Person From an Investment Adviser: 4 Picks for Aggressive InvestorsRegistered investment adviser makes four stock picks of smaller companies for aggressive investors.
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First Person From an Investment Adviser: Picking a Proper PortfolioRegistered Investment Adviser with record of outperforming market provides a model portfolio that readers can use to attempt the same.
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See the DJIA in your ChevroletRegistered investment advisor weighs impact of General Motors stock offering on stock market. Offers specific alternate investments. Has DJIA target of 12,000 in near future.
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Federal Reserve Points the Way to Stock ProfitsRegistered investment advisor uses federal reserve policy shift to give buy signals for dividend export companies, top gold mining stocks and international metals companies.
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Profiting From the Anxiety Index in StocksRegistered investment advisor suggests betting against informal index of investor anxieties. Gives dividend recommendations, two top gold mining stocks and one new China stock.
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Dividend Stocks Are Screaming BargainsRegistered investment advisor scorns investor mania for apparent safety of low yielding bonds; offers several attractive alternatives.
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New Stock Price TargetsRegistered investment advisor gives higher price targets for market, Apple, Google and Amazon. Avoid banks and homebuilders.
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Breaking 11,000 on the Dow Signals New Stock Gains Coming SoonRegistered investment advisor illustrates round number impact on market averages and on price of hot stocks like Apple. Gives specific buys. Targets Dow 12,000 by spring, 14,000 will come.
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New Stock Buys in the Global Automobile IndustryRegistered investment advisor predicts recent stock market strength will lead to new highs in Dow. Names specific new buys in world auto industry.
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Better Than BRIC'sRegistered investment advisor sees double-digit gains for 2010, names five strong buys. Picks only one country from the "BRIC" group.
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Correct Risk Assessment is Rewarding; Thoughtless Assessments Are CostlyRegistered investment advisor discusses risk assessment in life and the markets. Gives specific market and stock recommendations.
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Can the Stock Market Rally Survive?Registered investment advisors weighs chances of market rally continuing, gives specific stock buy recommendations.
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Stock Market is Getting Cheaper and CheaperRegistered investor advisor assesses current market valuations. Offers four specific buy recommendations and a sell of a popular stock.
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Record Low Interest Rates Fight Persisting FearsRegistered Investment Advisor notes amazingly low interest rate environment. Recommends avoiding long-term bonds, recommends alternative with 8% yield paid monthly.
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Popularized Fortune Telling Devices for the Stock Market Don't WorkRegistered investment advisor notes currently fashionable financial omens like the "Hindenburg Omen" and offers more reasoned advice.
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The Rewards of Finding Mispriced StocksRegistered investment advisor notes Warren Buffett's recognition of the rewards of mispriced stocks. Finds specific opportunities today in quality blue chip stocks.
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You May Begin Boarding: Earnings Reports Stiffen Investor ConfidenceRegistered investment advisor assesses changing market sentiment as earnings reports roll in. Gives specific buy targets.
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From 9% to Zero: Better Ideas Than BPRegistered investment advisor reviews post-oil spill market, makes specific recommendations including those with 9% yields.
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Riders of the Purple SageHaiku donning the royal purple on the occasion of Associated Content combining with Yahoo
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Stock Market Ups and Downs: Triumph and DisasterRegistered investment advisor links advice from England's Wimbledon to stock market ups and downs; offers market and specific stock advice and price targets.
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No News Good News: The Law of Unintended ConsequencesRegistered investment advisor discusses impact of new oil spill, parallels to Three Mile Island and Exxon Valdez. Names specific buying opportunities.
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From Data to WisdomRegistered investment advisor notes increasing overload of data in noisy world makes finding wisdom difficult. Names companies succeeding in finding profits through knowledge and wisdom.
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Rational Investing in an Irrational WorldRegistered investment advisor views investing today in view of John Maynard Keynes warning about irrational stock markets.
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Higher Volatility Means Higher Price TargetsRegistered Investment Advisor picks apart sound and fury from exaggerated financial news finds specific profitable targets.
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Wild Stock Markets Reward the Brave?Registered investment advisor analyzes wild swings in stock market, gives forecast, specific new buys with price targets.
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ProLogis: A Professional Logical BuyRegistered investment advisor selects a Colorado REIT that leases industrial space throughout the world.
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The Merchants of DebtRegistered Investment Advisor discusses Goldman Sachs inquisition, Euro debt problems, names three medical stocks as buys
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We Have Liftoff on the Economy. Now What?Investment advisor names specific targets on Dow, adds new stock buys.
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Let the Bond Yield Curve Help Guide Your InvestingRegistered investment advisor discusses impact of treasury bond yield curve on investing. Names specific stocks that will benefit from a steep yield curve.
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Apple Stock: $300 by 2012Registered investment advisor highlights unique Apple strengths in design and acceptance of products, market penetration and gives it a $300 price target.
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Twelve Top Tech Stocks for 2010Registered investment advisor knows growing spending for equipment and software; picks twelve tech stocks with solid earnings gains and more to come.
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Super Bowl Predicts Higher MarketRegistered investment advisor comments on year ahead, makes one new industrial company stock pick.
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A Top Tech Stock for 2010Registered investment advisor buying Intel on new earnings, recommends taking profits on Ford, unless you are member of Ford family.
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How to Play China Stocks as Its Influence Builds - Dow 12,000? or Dow 9,000?Registered investment advisor discusses overall market outlook, gives specific stock buys including two large companies from China.
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10 Top Stocks for 2010Registered investment advisor selects ten large companies, all increasing earnings in 2010, with management that believes and uses innovation.
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A Big Merger Arbitrage Yields an (Almost) Assured Attractive GainThe recent proposal by Exxon Mobil to acquire with Exxon stock XTO Energy, a growing natural gas company, presents a chance to buy Exxon Mobil at a discount.
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A Stock for All SeasonsExperienced registered Investment Advisor selects Annaly Capital, a smartly run young company investing in government backed mortgage securities. Current yield is 15% and Advisor feels a dividend increase is coming.
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Calamity or Disaster? Buying Stocks when the Unexpected Comes AlongExperienced investment advisor uses Dubai default as an example of using news events to buy or sell stocks rather than letting events control decisions.
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Buying Stocks that Supply Modern Day MinersInvestment advisor reviews the myth that selling picks and shovels to Gold Rush miners was the way to make money, then applies history to modern investing opportunities. Global demand for energy and food outstrips that for gold.
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Double Your Money in 700 Years!Registered investment advisor discusses investing in low interest rate environment. Points out that dividend-paying large cap companies can provide 12-15% rates of return. Gives examples.
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Read Financial News like a ProRegistered investment advisor shares contrary attitude toward interpreting financial news. Gives two tech buys, three blue chips yielding over 3% with prospects of dividend increases.
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SignsThen he bent down and continued writing on the ground. When they heard this they went away one by one, beginning with the eldest, until the last one had gone and Jesus was left alone with the woman, who remained in the middle. John 8, 1-9
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Finding Very Attractive Stocks Amid the Big Waves of Federal Reserve and Congressional ActionExperienced investment advisor finds stocks with yields up to 11% available in reasonably valued calmer waters amid the crashing waves of investor fear, television hype and political paranoia.
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Collecting Contemporary Art for Fun and ProfitInvestment advisor shares his insights into collecting works by living artists.
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Income Funds for Anxious InvestorsRegistered investment advisor nominates four closed end funds trading on the NYSE and yielding as much as 10%.
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A Basket of Baby Berkshires on SaleRegistered investment advisor picks three insurance stocks with great prospects. Their business lines are very similar to Mr. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway
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10 Money Savings Tips for the SophisticatedRegistered Investment Advisor provides ten categories of money saving tips and discipline designed to work without giving up the pleasures of life.
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The Admiral's OrdersUsing the Navy's doctrine of "Calculated Risk," the author, a registered investment advisor and Annapolis graduate, outlines how to avoid being an investment sucker.
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How, When and Why to Sell Stocks from a PortfolioUsing today's market, the author, a veteran investment adviser, shows the principles of how to glean stocks from a portfolio for superior returns.
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Inside Stock Quotations for a Trading EdgeChecking real-time stock quotes and "spreads" before placing orders provides a means to improve stock executions.
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Place Stock Orders like a ProFifty-year stock veteran gives some buying and selling tips.
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Where Are Stocks Going?After seven months, odds favor a higher market, not a lower one, but you need the right stocks.
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7 Straight Months of Stock Market GainsA registered investment advisor gives current, specific stock market advice with buys and occasional sells.