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2009 is here! Now what?

Though volatility has dropped from the peak in November, the daily ups and downs have still often been much bigger than normal. Assuming that there ever was actually a “normal.”

And the final hour of many trading days have shown remarkable swings that have been responsible for most of each day’s move. It seems as if the market is similar to a basketball game: Who needs to watch the whole game when it is decided in the final minutes?

This market action scares away many investors who may not have time to watch the daily ups and downs. But it can be a good opportunity if you find the right strategy. Whether you find a great stock or one that is simply flying from top to bottom on a daily basis, you need a way to manage the risk and form a plan for profit. Read more »

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Gameplan

Resolution time is here and all too often, thoughts turn to ideas about self improvement that usually last for only about 2 weeks or so. Have you ever noticed that the parking lot of your local fitness club is packed the first few weeks of the new year? Then, like clockwork, more and more spots are available as most resolutions seem to fade.

This year, how about a simple set of resolutions with one consolidated purpose? Try this on: I resolve to profit from my investments in 2009. That may be easier said than done in this environment, so here are a few ideas to get you started with your Financial Resolutions.

1) Forget the past. The way to make money with Read more »

Media

January 7th episode of The Real Story:
Intel Warning, ADP Jobs Data Drub Stocks
Frank Curzio’s guests include Andrew Horowitz on markets and the economy, Stephanie Link on the Obama stimulus plan, and Kristin Bentz on retail sales. Listen

Definitely check out Frank Curzio’s Newsletter: Stocks Under $10

Click below to play (Begins @ 12:55)

About The Real Story
Every day after the last trade closes on Wall Street, TheStreet.com’s Frank Curzio gives you The Real Story on what is really happening in the economy and the scoop on the people and events moving the financial markets. Frank’s market beating record in his Stocks Under $10 portfolio gives him the insight to cut through the noise and deliver the news like no one else can. Every business day Frank discusses the stocks that are in that day’s news, going behind the headlines with newsmakers and TheStreet.com’s reporters to give you an extra edge in your investing and trading.