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There is a science to market movements and various trends because human nature is consistent over time. Bear markets follow a pattern as do bull markets. In recent weeks we’ve noted the similarities between the past four equity bull markets. They start off strong for six or seven years before...

By Jordan Roy-Byrne, CMT All bull markets have similarities and all equity bull markets have strong similarities. They go through similar phases. Most bull markets start off slow and then build towards what we like to say is an acceleration into a bubble and potential mania. In last weeks...

Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG) is planning to acquire Balimor Finance, an Indonesian auto loan provider, by purchasing $52 million in Balimor Stock through a private placement.

Nikkei reports that JVC Kenwood Holdings (JVCZF) is merging with two units. They are Victor Co. and Kenwood Corp.

Japan October retail sales unexpectedly dropped 0.2 percent in October from a year earlier. Analysts were expecting retail sales to increase 0.7 percent. This marked the first fall in retail sales in 10 months. Part of the drop in sales reflected the termination of government subsidies for...

The Yen tonight has retreated from a 15-year high against the dollar on speculation the Bank of Japan and the nation's government will intervene to stem the currency's advance. The Yen is seen as a safe-haven trade during times of economic turmoil and low growth. Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko...

Asian stocks slipped on Tuesday after a weaker-than-expected reading on Chinese manufacturing left investors worried that the recovery may be stalling. China's factories scaled back production in May and eased back on hiring in a response to a drop in new orders. However, the Asian region received...