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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The markets closed out the best week in over two years as a rebound in U.S. manufacturing surprised investors Friday, sending the Dow up another 168.43 points, or 1.4 percent, to 12,582.77. The S&P; 500 gained 18.94, or 1.4 percent, to 1,339.67, and the Nasdaq added 42.51, or 1.5 percent, to 2,816.03. For the week, all three indexes climbed at least 5.4% and the Nasdaq led with better than a 6% gain.

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The market was mixed for most of the day Tuesday but dipped in afternoon trading after Moody's downgraded Portugal's debt to "junk." The Dow fell 12.90, or 0.1 percent, to close at 12,569.87. The S&P; 500 fell 1.79, or 0.1 percent, to 1,337.88, and the Nasdaq rose 9.74, or 0.3 percent, to 2,825.77.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market managed slight gains Wednesday as investors shrugged off slower growth in the U.S. service sector. The Dow rose 56.15 points, or 0.4 percent, to close at 12,626.02. The S&P; 500 rose 1.34 to close at 1,339.22, and the Nasdaq added 8.25 points, or 0.3 percent, to 2,834.02.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market closed within shouting distance of its highest levels of the year after a rebound in retail sales and strong jobs reports. The Dow gained 93.47 points, or 0.7 percent, to close at 12,719.49. The S&P; 500 added 14 points, or 1.1 percent, to 1,353.22, and the Nasdaq climbed 38.64 points, or 1.4 percent, to 2,872.66.

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The market fell sharply Friday, erasing most of the week's gains, after the government reported that U.S. employers created the fewest number of jobs in nine months. The Dow lost 62.29, or 0.5 percent, to 12,657.20, after being down by as much as 150 points. The S&P; 500 fell 9.42 points, or 0.7 percent, to 1,343.80. The Nasdaq dropped 12.85, or 0.4 percent, to 2,859.81, its first loss in two weeks.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market closed sharply lower on Monday as fears that Europe's debt crisis could spread to Italy and Spain. The Dow had its biggest percentage drop in nearly a month, falling 151.44 points, or 1.2 percent, to 12,505.76. The S&P; 500 dropped 24.31 points, or 1.8 percent, to 1,319.49, and the Nasdaq fell 57.19, or 2.0 percent to 2,802.62.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market plunged in late trading after Moody's downgraded Ireland's debt to junk status, erasing an earlier move higher on news that the Federal Reserve might consider more economic stimulus. The Dow fell 58.88, or 0.5 percent, to close at 12,446.88. The S&P; 500 fell 5.85, or 0.4 percent, to close at 1,313.64, and the Nasdaq dropped 20.71, or 0.7 percent, to close at 2,781.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market rallied early Wednesday on great numbers out of China and comments from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke that we could get more Fed stimulus. However, it wasn't long before another Fed official cut the rally short, saying the Fed had already "pressed the limits of monetary policy." The Dow rose 44.73, or 0.4 percent, to 12,491.61. The S&P; 500 rose 4.08, or 0.3 percent, to close at 1,318.72, and the Nasdaq climbed 15.01, or 0.5 percent, to 2,796.92.

And here's tonight's members video titled "New High's" - this is just one of the many videos our members get access to each trading evening

[RC]

I would like to know exactly how someone averaged 25 percent compounded annual rate of return over the last six years.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market closed lower on Thursday after remarks from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke dimmed hopes for a third round of bond-buying. The Dow fell 54, or 0.4 percent, to 12,437. The S&P; 500 dropped 8.85 points, or 0.7 percent, to close at 1,309, and the Nasdaq fell 34.25, or 1.2 percent, to 2,763.

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Originally Posted by RC

I would like to know exactly how someone averaged 25 percent compounded annual rate of return over the last six years.

Before I answer your statement I'd like to make one point, answers in forums
like this have a way of being misconstrued as arrogant or confrontational,
so i want to make this clear...making money in the market is never easy,
especially over the last few years. However if you exercise discipline by
keeping your losses small and remain patient with your winners, you can
certainly average 25% returns in a year. I've averaged better than a 25%
return over the years by running a concentrated portfolio. I limit my
downside when I'm wrong and ride my winners when I'm right. I've been
fortunate enough to catch huge gains in GMCR, NFLX, AKAM and RAX to name
just a few.

Over half of my trades end up being stopped out for a loss.

My average loss is less than 8%, compared to my average gain being around 42%.
Now obviously, that doesn't mean we book 42% profits on all of our trades,
but as I'm sure you know, all it takes is one 500% or 600% winner to skew
the average in your favor.

I also use a small percentage of my portfolio trading options on companies coming out with earnings.

Many of my options plays result in a 100% loss, but some hit and when they do, it's big. Just
this evening GOOG proved this point and tomorrow its July $565 call option
will likely result in better than a 1000% gain. This is just one of many
options plays that work out to my advantage. But as my subscribers are
aware, very rarely do I put more than even 1 percent of my portfolio into an
options play due to the elevated risk of losing it all when I'm wrong.

If you really want to see what I do on a daily basis, why don't you take a free
trial and see for yourself.

Dave Dispennette

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market rose on Friday on Google's blowout quarter but mounting uncertainty about the government's ability to reach a debt-reduction deal may keep investors at bay in the coming week. The Dow rose 42.61 points, or 0.34 percent, to 12,479.73. The S&P; 500 gained 7.27 points, or 0.56 percent, to 1,316.14, and the Nasdaq climbed 27.13 points, or 0.98 percent, to 2,789.80.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market continues its slide lower on Monday as worries about European banks and an impasse in Washington over the US debt limit continue to make investors jittery. The Dow fell 94.57 points, 0.8 percent, to 12,385.16. The S&P; 500 dropped 10.70 points, or 0.8 percent, to 1,305.44, and the Nasdaq fell 24.69 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,765.11.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The markets rose on Tuesday after strong profits and a potential bipartisan plan to lift the U.S. debt limit drove the stock market rebound. The Dow gained 202.26 points, or 1.6 percent, to close at 12,587.42, the Dow's largest one-day jump this year. The S&P; 500 rose 21.29 points, or 1.6 percent, to 1,326.73, and the Nasdaq gained 61.41 points, or 2.2 percent, to 2,826.52.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The markets rally over hopes for a debt-limit deal turned into a waiting game for investors. One day after the Dow had its best day this year, the stock market edged lower on Wednesday. The Dow fell 15.51 points, or 0.1 percent, to close at 12,571.91. The S&P; 500 dropped 0.89 point to 1,325.84, and the Nasdaq fell 12.29 points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,814.23

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market posted some big gains on Thursday as European leaders seem to have come to an agreement on a rescue plan for Greece. The Dow rose 152.50 points, or 1.2 percent, to close at 12,724.41. The S&P; 500 rose 17.96 points, or 1.4 percent, to 1,343.80, and the Nasdaq climbed 20.20 points, or 0.7 percent, to 2,834.43.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market saw investors pour into tech shares on Friday as promising chipmaker earnings and optimism that a solution was on the horizon for the U.S. debt stalemate triggered a move into growth-oriented shares. The Dow dropped 43.25 points, or 0.34 percent, to 12,681.16. The S&P; 500 added 1.22 points, or 0.09 percent, to 1,345.02, and the Nasdaq gained 24.40 points, or 0.86 percent, to 2,858.83.

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Here is Today's Market Summary:

The market dipped on Monday as lawmakers remained in a standoff over raising the debt ceiling to avoid default, but investors were convinced a compromise will be reached before next week's critical deadline. The Dow pulled back 88.36 points, or 0.70 percent, at 12,592.80. The S&P; 500 fell 7.59 points, or 0.56 percent, at 1,337.43, and the Nasdaq dropped 16.03 points, or 0.56 percent, at 2,842.80.