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“These results add up to perhaps the most important investment lesson of all that can be drawn from this week's market anniversaries: Predicting turns in the market is incredibly difficult to do consistently well. That means that, if your investment strategy going forward is dependent on your anticipating major market turning points, your chances of success are extremely low.”

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Mark Hulbert is a seasoned journalist born in 1955. He has extensive experience in financial news reporting, particularly known for his analysis of market trends and investment strategies. more

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