Gold Breaks 50-Day Moving Average

In order to be fair and balanced, this article is bearish on gold.  Readers should perform their own due diligence before deciding to invest.

http://www.bespokeinvest.com/thinkbig/2011/1/5/gold-breaks-50-day-moving-average.html

The trend is your friend

According to Ned Davis research, when 90% of companies trade above their 50-day moving averages, it's a bullish sign.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-rare-buy-signal-with-a-good-record-2010-04-21

He suggests this powerful equities rally since March, 2009 could have some upside left, climbing the wall of worry. I have my own opinions on long-term secular trends, but wouldn't doubt it if the SP 500 may rise further in the short-term. Having said that, investors should keep an eye on the exits and be ready to push the sell button if another black swan event occurs.

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Disclosure: long select energy, precious metals, biotech, and technology shares.

Market sentiment: we all go to zero eventually.