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The article focuses trends in the stock market in the U.S. for 1981. It mentions the 25% increase posed by the Standard and Poor's index, the negative return of bonds and the dominant market phenomenon in 1980, the expected slowdown in the country as well as the decline in interest rates in 1981, and projected substantial demand for funds resulting from the takedown of federal agency paper and corporate bonds by individuals. One advice encourages investors to own 15% bonds for the year.

The article looks at investment trends in U.S. stock markets as of April 15, 1973. The author discusses investments in growth stocks, corporate pension funds, and investment strategies of banks. The performance of stock price indexes Standard & Poor's 500 Index and Dow Jones industrial average are also discussed. Special attention is paid to growth companies like International Business Machines Corp. (IBM).

The article provides an investment outlook for the bond market in the United States citing the effects of low inflation and increasing returns as of December 1985. The Standard and Poor's 500-stock index increased by 24 percent from January 1 to December 12, 1985 which has attracted investors into the bond market. Even traditional investors who want a secure, fixed income began buying bonds because of positive market returns.

The author offers insights on the U.S. stock market. The author contends that common stocks are cheap. He says that in the Standard & Poor's 500 index, the average stock is selling for more than 20 times earnings and provides a dividend return of barely 2.9 percent. According to him, the price/earnings ratio is high.

The article reports on the condition of the stock market in the U.S. It notes that stocks continued to plummet which alarms investors. It presents data presented in three indices including the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index and the Chicago Purchasing Manager's Index. It mentions that investors see the pullback as an opportunity to purchase stocks ar cheaper prices. Moreover, it also states that more volatility in stock prices are projected in October 2009.

The article offers the technical market insight of Standard & Poor's Corp.'s technical strategist Mark Arbeter in the descend of stock market on September 29, 2008 in the U.S. Arbeter states that he would like to see a major decline on September 30 at the outset, followed by a major reversal to the upside. It also offers information on Standard & Poor's 500 index which declined by 8.49%.

The article analyzes the trends in the U.S. stock market. On November 17, 2006, the Dow Jones industrial average rose to 12,342.5, its 18th all-time closing high since the start of October. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index hit a six-year high of 1,401.2. Both market benchmarks pulled back modestly on November 20, though the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index advanced. Stocks made their recent gains in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision to put its 24-month interest-rate hike campaign on hold.

Looks at the investment performance of the U.S. during the term of President Ronald Reagan in 1981-1988. Best and worst performing groups within the S&P 500 stock index; Percentage of price gain by the aerospace/defense sector; Sectors that are part of the weaker industries; Performance of intermediate-term government bonds; Annual growth rate for inflation.

The article reports on the triple-A (AAA) ratings given by Standard & Poor's Corp. on 20 more counties in the U.S. based on the Standard & Poor's 500 indexes. According to analyst Karl Jacob, the upgrades are in conjunction with the counties' inherent economic, financial and managerial strength. Relative to this, it provides a list of the new AAA-rated counties including Albermarle, Virginia, Anne Arundel, Maryland, and Anoka, Minnesota.