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The Federal Reserve released their latest minutes today.  After they were released, the market drifted lower all day.  In fact, the Nasdaq traded down for the first time in the last 9 sessions, a rare event.

The market had a fabulous week and has now reversed almost all of its January and early February losses.  Karl explains why and helps you navigate the current market.

The stock market is quickly trying to erase all of its 2014 losses.  The Dow was up almost 200 points today after Janet Yellen testified.  The stock market has shown strong gains 3 of the last 4 trading days and there is broad participation.  Karl explains why today was so strong and if it will continue on podcast #213.

Another volatile week on Wall Street as investors digested a weaker than expected jobs report and the potential for more tapering by the Fed.  In this week's show, Karl explains how to protect your portfolio during turbulent times, takes some listener questions, & let's you know what to watch out for next week.

Investors continued their selling spree as a weaker than anticipated manufacturing report in the U.S. was released.  There has been a complete 180-degree turnaround.  What worked in 2013 has lost money in 2014 and vice versa.

The stock market rebounded with a nice showing today after three hard down days.  Karl explains how he's positioning himself.  Also, Apple disappointed investors with their recent earnings report.  

The fear indicator, the volatility index spiked almost 30% yesterday.  Has it risen enough to buy stocks?  The Dow had its worst week in over a year.  Karl gives you all the details.

Investors have liked just about every combination in recent months.  But, one thing they haven't had to deal with is a bad economy and no Fed buying bonds.  That's the fear in recent days.  A few bad economic reports and some hawkish comments by the Fed has caused some selling on Wall Street.

Everything that worked in 2013 has sold off in the first few trading days of 2014.  Karl explains why.