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Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Tame Tuesday

The Middle East still rages, but it seems that investors have taken it in stride. Oil settled back again, helping stocks gain on the day. Home builders are feeling less confident these days, but financial firms are flying high. Put it all in a blender and you get an all-green day on the indexes. Don't expect solid green until the summer ends, though. We'll continue to have a mixed bag on the economic front. Mr. Bernanke speaks tomorrow... hold your breath for this one! If you're looking for a place to hide, try the linked advice on safe stocks. Just don't bet the farm! Dow +51.47 NASDAQ +5.51 S&P 500 +2.37