Market Magic : Riding the Greatest Bull Market of the Century (Wiley Investment)

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Summary: A fascinating guide to the next ten years of investing
Review: I was turned on to this book by theStreet.com's review which gave it five stars saying "Salomon Smith Barney technical analyst Louise Yamada has written a monumental book, one that all serious and professional investors should read." After a couple of times through Market Magic I couldn't agree more. The first part of the book reads like an analyst's detective story as Yamada exlains how she came to publish her 1994 prediction of 7680 for the Dow even though the average was then stalled at 3600. Yamada then takes on the future and describes the global macrotrends that are already shaping the world economy, and will continue to do so despite interim setbacks. This is not a beach book. It challenges readers to think anew and question outdated concepts. I can't imagine a more rewarding guide to the future.

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Summary: PRINCIPLES TO INVEST BY
Review: Reading this book teaches the reader that demographics play a vital role in this "new" economy. The future is completely predictable if we focus on logic vs emotion. A must reading for all long term investors.

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Summary: A journey beyond the daily headlines, and stock of the day.
Review: This book carries you beyond daily headlines and the siren song of the stock of the day. Ms. Yamada seeks to identify the underlying enduring trends, rather than tout a cookbook style prescription to current fads. This is a history lesson, making extensive use of comparisons with prior bull markets. As a result, the reader should expect to be an active participant by reviewing the the detailed charts and data. A page turner it is not. The core thesis and eventual conclusions are well worth the effort. After all it is your money.