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Wednesday's action looks like typical topping behavior to me. That's because we started the day well into the red because of another poor showing from the Empire State Manufacturing report. However, Bulls retorted "not today baby" and decided to look past the bad news to press higher once again. That is quite often the last gas of a bull rally before it retreats. Note that I am only talking about the short term picture.

In general the recent economic data has mostly supported the case for the muddle through economy. That doesn't sound great on the surface, but it's a heck of a lot better than a double dip recession. So over time the slow growth view should emerge victorious with stocks headed on an upward path of about 5-8% per year. In the short run I still think that bears will look for any piece of evidence they can to support their bleak outlook. And if you look hard enough for something, you will find it. That is why I am a bit more defensive in the short run, yet holding on to my favorite growth stocks for the next upward leg.

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Today's Top Stories: Thursday- September 16, 2010

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