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To: Vitalsigns who wrote (52563)	7/29/2001 2:02:32 PM
From: parker_meridian	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 62347

The North American stock markets are positioned to do the expected. In other words, the markets will do the unexpected and turn higher. I think the investment climate is perfect for the beginning of a powerful new advance in stock prices. Consider the following symptoms of a market bottom. Investors are losing interest in the market. Ten months ago, dozens of investors gathered at noon to watch the several electronic ticker tapes in downtown Toronto. Now, you can count their numbers on one hand. My e-mail questions are about one-quarter of the number six months ago. There is a common belief that we are in a bear market. Last week, during a televised interview, a high-profile fund manager suggested a new bear market was upon us. A local business magazine has just discovered the safety of the bond market. "Burned by the tech meltdown?" the article asks. "It's time to discover the fixed income (bonds) part of your portfolio." Most articles featuring the safety of bonds and balanced finds are written at market bottoms, not market tops. thestar.com