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[Trader Feed] Core Ideas of Trading Psychology

2010-04-25T18:01:00.002-04:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed shares with us Core Ideas of Trading Psychology.

[Kirk Report] Trading Percentages and Management

2010-04-25T18:00:00.002-04:00

Charles Kirk (Kirk Report) shares with us a Q&A on Trading Percentages and Management.

[Disciplined Investor] Greece and Other Problematic CDS

2010-04-25T17:57:00.001-04:00

Andrew Horowitz shares a graph of "Greece and other Problematic CDS Levels" at his Disciplined Investor website.

[Investment Postcards] Are We There Yet in Investor Psychology Cycle

2010-04-25T17:55:00.002-04:00

Investment Postcards asks the important question, "Are we There Yet" in the Investor Psychology Cycle (with great reference chart).

[Essentials of Trading] Long Term View of Trading

2010-04-25T17:54:00.001-04:00

Two posts from John Forman of the Essentials of Trading:

Taking the Trading Long-Term View

FOREX Rollover and Carry Explained

[Quantifiable Edges] Examinging TraderFeed EEM:SPY Sentiment Indicator

2010-04-25T17:52:00.001-04:00

A reference post by Rob Hanna of Quantifiable Edges Examining TraderFeed's EEM:SPY Sentiment Indicator with research and commentary.

[Options for Rookies] Exercising at Expiration - Real World Example

2010-04-25T17:49:00.002-04:00

A thoughtful experience on a Real World Example on whether to Exercise an Option at Expiration from Options for Rookies.

[Dash of Insight] Predictions vs Forecasts

2010-04-25T17:46:00.001-04:00

A Dash of Insight shares a commentary on "Predictions vs Forecasts" and what it means to investors.

[Trader Feed] Strategy and Tactics in Trading

2010-03-09T13:58:00.002-05:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed shares a few linked posts on Strategy and Tactics in Trading.

[Disciplined Investor] 15 Hottest Reads this Week at TDI

2010-03-09T13:57:00.002-05:00

Andrew Horowitz shares the 15 most popular/read posts this week aggregated at the Disciplined Investor site (stock ideas).

[Essentials of Trading] Is Trading for a Living Worth it?

2010-03-09T13:52:00.001-05:00

Some personal insights from John Forman of the Essentials of Trading as he answers an email question, "Is Trading Worth it Financially?"

[SMB Capital] Live from the Classroom with Bella: Becoming a Better Trader

2010-03-09T13:51:00.003-05:00

Mike Bellafiore of SMB Capital published a 24-minute educational video on StockTwits.tv discussing the "Best Ways to Get Better as a Trader" that is a must-view.

[Options for Rookies] Trader or Gambler: Which are You?

2010-03-09T13:49:00.001-05:00

Options for Rookies asks the important question, "Are you a Trader or a Gambler?" with insights.

[Stock Chartist] OBV Leading or Following?

2010-03-09T13:48:00.002-05:00

The Stock Chartist takes a look at the construction of OBV (On Balance Volume) and asks whether this is a "Leading or Following Indicator" currently.

[Random Roger] Big Picture Outlook for March 7

2010-03-09T13:46:00.001-05:00

Random Roger updates us on the "Big Picture Outlook for the Week of March 7, 2010"

[Dash of Insight] ETF Update: Midcap Move

2010-03-09T13:40:00.001-05:00

A Dash of Insight updates us on the recent ETF Sheet - Midcap Movers.

[Trader Feed] Why Quiet Markets Reveal the Best Traders

2009-12-26T12:10:00.001-05:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed highlighted "Why Quiet Markets Reveal the Best Traders." " It's the [traders]who adapt their tactics to market conditions that survive over the long haul."

[Darwin's Finance] Seven Year-End Tax Tips

2009-12-26T12:08:00.002-05:00

From Darwin's Finance, a timely post (a week left!) on "Seven Year-End Tax Tips You Can't Miss."

[The Aleph Blog] Five Notes on the Current Market Situation

2009-12-26T12:05:00.001-05:00

The Aleph Blog posts "Five Notes on the Current Market Situation" which proves quick insights to consider as we turn the corner into 2010.

[Dash of Insight] ETF Update: Health Care Legislation and Drug Stocks C

2009-12-26T12:01:00.001-05:00

From a Dash of Insight, a commentary on Health Care Legislation and Drug Stocks, including charts of key stocks.

[Jeflin Investment Blog] Don't be Suckered By Stock Rally in 2010

2009-12-26T12:00:00.001-05:00

From Jeflin Investment Blog, a post entitled "Don't be Suckered by Stock Market Rally in 2010" which concludes with the comment: "Keep an eye on the exit!"

[Zignals Blog] The S&P 500 Review Trading Signals

2009-12-26T11:58:00.002-05:00

From the Zignals Blog, an overview of various time periods in the S&P 500 and performance of the index - concluding with quote:

"My favoured outcome for 2010 is perhaps one along the lines of 1971. A market which has seen huge outsize gains in one year is likely to follow with another where very little happens at all. 2010 will likely be a difficult year to trade, but hopefully it will be viewed more in the context of a psychological recovery rather than a material one."

[Emerging Index] International ETF Performance Graph for 2009

2009-12-26T11:55:00.001-05:00

From Emerging Index, a chart/list of the International ETF Performance in 2009 (also serves as a reference/comparison for overseas ETF symbols).

[Dividend Growth Investor] Capital Gains and Dividend Investors

2009-12-16T10:46:00.001-05:00

From the Dividend Growth Investor website, a summary article entitled "Capital Gains and Dividend Investors" which includes the quote: "The market is efficient enough sometimes to discount events and experience moves even before important pieces of information are distributed to all market participants."

[Mish's Economic Analysis] Bears in Hibernation

2009-12-03T15:10:00.001-05:00

From Mish's Global Economic Analysis, a graph on the S&P 500 and Sentiment entitled "Bears in Hibernation." "Bearish sentiment is the lowest in two years and I am also told at lows seen only 3 times in the last 25 years."

[Trader Feed] Preparing to Win and Why Traders Lose Money

2009-12-03T15:06:00.004-05:00

Two recent posts from Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed:

"Are You Prepared to Win?"

"Why Traders Keep Losing Money."

[Trader's Narrative] What do Rates Rising from Zero Mean for Equities?

2009-12-03T15:06:00.002-05:00

A lengthy but informative guest post published at Trader's Narrative entitled "What do Rates Rising from Zero Mean for Equities?"

[Essentials of Trading] Taxes, Inflation, and Part-Time Trading

2009-12-03T15:03:00.002-05:00

I wanted to highlight two posts John Forman of the Essentials of Trading:

SFO Article on Part-Time Trading

Taxes, Budget Deficit, and Inflation

[Quantifiable Edges] Breadth, Interview, and Gaps

2009-12-03T14:50:00.002-05:00

I wanted to highlight three posts over the last week from Rob Hanna at Quantifiable Edges - one interesting take on breadth:

"Friday Breadth is So Negative... it Might Even Be Positive" (he was right)

Interview with Charles Kirk at the Kirk Report

Thoughts on Recent Gap Activity

[Technical Take] Gold vs Currencies vs Gold Sentiment

2009-12-03T14:48:00.001-05:00

From the Technical Take, a quick chart that compares Gold Prices, Gold Sentiment, and Currencies. "From a sentiment perspective, extremes have yet to be reached."

[Tischendorf Letter] 5 Riskiest Market Scenarios

2009-12-03T14:44:00.002-05:00

The Tischendorf Letter published quotes from Alan Farley on the "Five Riskiest Market Scenarios" (or, as I call it, the "Five Bads!")

[Emerging Index] Top Performing International ETFs of 2009

2009-12-03T14:40:00.001-05:00

From the website Emerging Index, a current look at the top performing international ETFs (can also use as a reference for Country ETF symbols).

[Darwin's Finance] 787 ETF - A List of Every Known ETF

2009-11-18T14:10:00.001-05:00

An excellent bookmark and reference page from Darwin's Finance: A List of Every ETF Known to Man

[Essentials of Trading] Market Makers and Opening Gaps

2009-11-18T14:09:00.001-05:00

John Forman of the Essentials of Trading addresses a reader question on "Market Makers and the Opening Gap" where gaps are explained logically.

[Quantifiable Edges] What a Strong Morning TICK has Meant Historically

2009-11-18T14:07:00.001-05:00

An excellent bit of research from Rob Hanna of Quantifiable Edges on Morning Strength in the TICK (first 30 min) and the positive performance of the market afterwards.

[Dash of Insight] Two Posts on the US Dollar

2009-11-18T14:05:00.001-05:00

From a Dash of Insight, we get two excellent recent posts regarding the US Dollar Index and the Stock Market:

Dollar Weakness and Stock Strength (the data)

Understanding the Debate on the US Dollar

[Stock Chartist] Two Posts on the Market Future

2009-11-18T14:03:00.001-05:00

I wanted to highlight two recent posts from the Stock Chartist:

An interesting comparison of Lunar Cycles and Stock Cycles (overlaid)

One View of the Market Future

[My Trader's Journal] Six Month View of the Dow Jones

2009-11-18T13:59:00.001-05:00

From My Trader's Journal, a Six-Month Chart of the Dow Jones Index, showing a widening parallel trendline.

[Technical Take] Three Breadth Charts You won't See Anywhere Else

2009-11-18T13:56:00.001-05:00

From the Technical Take, a post on "Three Breadth Charts You Won't See Anywhere Else..." all of which are showing negative divergences.

[Jeflin Investment Blog] Get Real on the Economic Recovery

2009-11-18T13:43:00.001-05:00

From Jeflin's Investment Blog, a lengthy article entitled "Get Real on the Economic Recovery and Stock Rally" which addresses underlying weakness and looks 'under the numbers.'

[Zen Trader] Ten Rules for Successful Investing

2009-11-18T13:40:00.000-05:00

The Zen Trader offers us a collection of "Ten Rules for Successful Investing."

[Big Picture] Unemployment Comparison from 2004 to 2009

2009-11-05T15:36:00.002-05:00

Barry Ritholtz of the Big Picture shares two graphs of US Unemployment - one from 2004 when the unemployment rate was 5.5% and the other now from 2009 when the unemployment rate is 9.8%. Very revealing.

[Trader Feed] Two Posts on Trading and Mood

2009-11-05T15:34:00.001-05:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed wrote two posts, one on "Trading and Response Inhibition" and the other on "Trading and Mood" which are certainly worth referencing.

[VIX and More] Reverse Engineering a Critical Moving Average

2009-11-05T15:31:00.002-05:00

I must give credit to Bill Luby of VIX and More for sparking a new idea in me - that of Reverse Engineering a Critical Moving Average. Read the post for his insights and current level to watch in the market for a potential turn if broken.

[Essentials of Trading] Two Posts: Correlation and Easy Signals

2009-11-05T15:28:00.002-05:00

John Forman of the Essentials of Trading shared two recent blog posts that I wanted to highlight. First, a discussion on "Correlation Analysis for Trading Positions" and then a response to readers asking for specific "Buy and Sell Recommendations" (with his advice to learn to trust yourself).

[Daily Options Report] On Calling Tops and Bottoms

2009-11-05T15:25:00.002-05:00

Advice with which I agree strongly from Adam Warner of Daily Options Reports as he shares his thoughts on "Calling Tops and Bottoms." A preview quote: "If your goal is to look brilliant, by all means, call turns. If your goal is to manage money well, you're better off joining in [the turn] later."

[Stock Chartist] Stock Market Roadmap

2009-11-05T15:20:00.001-05:00

From the Stock Chartist, we see a "Stock Market Roadmap" that takes into account current trendlines, moving averages, price patterns, and 'end of month' patterns.

[Tischendorf Letter] Howard Lederer Interview on Trading and Poker

2009-11-05T15:16:00.001-05:00

The Tischendorf Letter shares a video with Mike Coval interviewing Howard Lederer with a discussion on "Trading and Poker" in which the following quote originates, "It’s not about winning huge pots. It’s about losing less when you lose and winning more when you win."

[Dividend Growth Investor] Dividend Investor's Journey

2009-11-05T15:14:00.001-05:00

From the Dividend Growth Investor, a story of the "Dividend Investor's Journey" with a range of thoughts to consider when thinking about dividend-style investing for the long-run.

[Mish's Economic Analysis] The One-Hand Clapping Theory Examined

2009-10-12T11:19:00.002-04:00

Mish of Global Economic Trend Analysis takes a look at the "One-Hand Clapping Theory" and how it relates to the "inflation/deflation" argument in the markets.

[Trader Feed] Retirement Planning for Traders

2009-10-12T11:15:00.001-04:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed shares a quick thought and link on Retirement Planning for Traders. It's never too early to start thinking about that.

[Essentials of Trading] Relationship Between Stocks and FOREX

2009-10-12T11:12:00.001-04:00

John Forman at the Essentials of Trading shares a post on the Relationship Between Stocks and FOREX. He also shares a link to his presentation at the 2009 Los Angeles Trader's Expo presentation on Cross-Market Analysis and Trading.

[Dash of Insight] ETF Update: High Risk but Some Opportunity

2009-10-12T11:11:00.002-04:00

Dash of Insight updates the ETF Sector Report and highlights areas to watch going forward.

[Options for Rookies] Using a Probability Calculator when Trading Options

2009-10-12T11:08:00.001-04:00

Options for Rookies explains how to use a Probability Calculator when Trading Options.

[Technical Take] Investor Sentiment and Why I'm Changing My Tune

2009-10-12T11:06:00.003-04:00

The Technical Take compares four measures of Investor Sentiment and arrives at some interesting conclusions, including "The 'Dumb Money' indicator is extremely bullish; the 'Smart Money' is neutral; insiders are net sellers; and Rydex timers seem to be on the wrong side of the trend. Thus, stocks are [better] for renting, not owning."

[Precious Metal Investment] What Caused Gold's Record Leap

2009-10-12T11:02:00.001-04:00

A post from Precious Metal Investment that seeks to answer the question "What Caused Gold's Record Leap?"

[Robert Salomon] Interview with Effective Executive Magazine

2009-10-12T10:57:00.001-04:00

Economist Robert Salomon post an Interview he had with the Effective Executive magazine.

[Trader Feed] A Cognitive Strategy for Overcoming Frustration in Trading

2009-10-02T11:58:00.001-04:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed shares a "Cognitive Strategy for Overcoming Frustration in Trading."

[VIX and More] Trader Development Model Draft

2009-10-02T11:57:00.002-04:00

Bill Luby at VIX and More released a 'draft graph' of the new "Trader Development Model" that is worth referencing.

[Darwin Finance] How Stupidity on Wall Street Violated the Laws of Physics

2009-10-02T11:54:00.001-04:00

An interesting post from Darwin's Finance on how "Stupidity on Wall Street Violated the Basic Laws of Physics." Interesting!

[Dash of Insight] Four Things You Didn't Know about Unemployment

2009-10-02T11:53:00.002-04:00

A Dash of Insights gives us 'insight' on "Four Things You Didn't Know about Unemployment" which is useful to know given Friday's report.

[Stock Chartist] Two Market Consolidation Models

2009-10-02T11:51:00.002-04:00

The Stock Chartist takes a look at Two Market Consolidation Models: One from 2004 and the other from 1933.

[Daily Options Report] How is Volatily like the Weather

2009-10-02T11:46:00.001-04:00

Adam at Daily Options Report compares "Volatility to the Weather" in an interesting imagery.

[Top Foreign Stocks] How Costly are Financial Crises?

2009-10-02T11:43:00.001-04:00

Top Foreign Stocks released a summary and description of past financial crises into easy to read tables.

[Zignals] NASDAQ Breadth Top Heavy

2009-10-02T11:40:00.001-04:00

The Zignals Blog gives us a perspective on the "Top-Heavy" Breadth Readings in the NASDAQ.

[Mish's Economic Analysis] Five Points on The Market, Earnings, and Economy

2009-09-13T20:18:00.001-04:00

From Mish's Global Economic Analysis, we have "Five Points on the Market, Earnings, and the Economy."

[Trader Feed] The Importance of Happiness and Avoiding Self Talk

2009-09-13T20:17:00.003-04:00

From Dr. Brett Steenbarger of TraderFeed, two posts entitled:

The Importance of Happiness

Three Negative Patterns of Self-Talk and How to Overcome Them

[VIX and More] Triple ETF Options and Developments in Gold

2009-09-13T20:14:00.001-04:00

Two Recent Posts from VIX and More:

Updating the Triple ETF Options Landscape

Recent Developments in Gold and Gold Volatility

[Dash of Insight] Fighting the Fundamentals

2009-09-13T20:13:00.001-04:00

A Dash of Insights asks what it's like to Fight the Fundamentals and lists a handful of current stats.

[Quantifiable Edges] SPY Rising why SPY Volume Falls

2009-09-13T20:11:00.001-04:00

Another excellent research post by Rob Hanna at Quantifiable Edges on what happens when SPY is Rising while SPY Volume Falls. "82% of instances posted a close below the entry point at some point in the next four days."

[Aleph Blog] Ten Notes on Risk in the Market

2009-09-13T20:10:00.001-04:00

From the Aleph Blog, we find Ten Notes on Risk in the Market.

[Wall St Nation] Analysts Bet Rally Will Continue

2009-09-13T20:08:00.001-04:00

From Wall Street Nation, quotes from articles from analysts that state that the "Rally Will Continue."

[Zen Trader] Economy Following Script for Jobless Recovery

2009-09-13T20:04:00.002-04:00

A post from Zen Trader quoting Jason Simpkins assertion that the "Economy is Following the Script for a Jobless Recovery."

[Trade Feed] Thoughts on System Trading and Discretion

2009-09-07T14:12:00.003-04:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed published a string of posts on System Trading that give traders something to study:

Developing a Trading System to Support Discretionary Traders

An Intraday Look at the Transition Trading System

Automated Trading Systems and Discretionary Trading

Further Conceptual Foundation for Transitional Swing Trading System

[Disciplined Investor] Podcast: Harold Evensky: Is Modern Portfolio Theory Dead

2009-09-07T14:04:00.001-04:00

Andrew Horowitz of the Disciplined Investor released a Podcast with Harld Evensky as they discuss "Is Modern Portfolio Theory Dead?" Also, they examine current market conditions as always and discuss the "September Almanac"

[Dash of Insight] Fresh Thought About September

2009-09-07T14:01:00.001-04:00

From a Dash of Insight, a thought-provoking post on "A Fresh Thought About September" that brings up old S.A.T test question logic, and a lengthier post "Sell in September - a Time for Reality."

[Stock Chartist] SP500 Inverse Head and Shoulders or Bearish Rising Wedge

2009-09-07T13:57:00.002-04:00

From the Stock Chartist, an interesting - conflicting - chart/pattern interpretation (with targets) as to whether the S&P 500 is currently forming a very bullish Inverse Head and Shoulders Pattern or a Bearish Rising Wedge pattern.

[Jeflin's Investments] Lessons on Financial Crisis Forgotten in Speculation

2009-09-07T13:53:00.001-04:00

From Jeflin's Investment, a lengthy, informative post exploring the notion that "Lessons on Financial Crisis [have been] Forgotten in Heady Speculation"

[Top Foreign Stocks] Top Ten Components of Economic Stimulus Index

2009-09-07T13:52:00.001-04:00

An interesting post on stocks that benefited from the recent Stimulus Plan - showing the "Top Ten Components (stocks)"

[Zen Trader] Surviving the Market

2009-09-07T13:50:00.001-04:00

A quick post from the Zen Trader on "Surviving the Market" which draws its inspiration from the Survivor's Handbook.

[Tischendorf Letter] Strategies to Improve Trading Gold Stocks

2009-09-07T13:42:00.001-04:00

From the Tischendorf Letter, a post on Strategies to Improve Your Trading in Gold Stocks which is a simple but effective post that discusses hedging, trend following, and relative strength.

[Trader Feed] Trading Transitions and Uncovering Your Rules

2009-08-26T12:59:00.001-04:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed had two excellent and resourceful posts I wanted to highlight this week: First, "Trading Transitions - Profiting from Reversals" and Second, "Uncovering Your Trading Rules."

[Fund My Mutual Fund] US Federal Budget in Pictures

2009-08-26T12:56:00.001-04:00

If you ever wanted a pictorial representation of the US Federal Budget, Fund My Mutual Fund shows us two useful pie graphs of Expenses and Revenue.

[VIX and More] Bloggers on Volatility

2009-08-26T12:55:00.001-04:00

Bill Luby of VIX and More shares a compilation of recent posts from other bloggers on the subject of Market Volatility which is certainly worth exploring.

[Darwin Finance] Leveraged ETF Symbol Chart

2009-08-26T12:51:00.001-04:00

Darwin Finance shares a Table of Leveraged ETF Symbols for a reference.

[Quantifiable Edges] Distribution Days Quantified

2009-08-26T12:50:00.001-04:00

If you ever wanted to know exactly how to define a 'Distribution Day,' look to Rob Hanna's recent post at Quantifiable Edges.

[Dash of Insight] Fun with Seasonality

2009-08-26T12:48:00.001-04:00

From the Dash of Insight website, a look at Seasonality and Seasonal Tendencies in the Market.

[Jason Kelly] On Banking, Health Care, and Inflation

2009-08-26T12:47:00.001-04:00

An ambitious piece by Jason Kelly as he tackles Banking, Health Care, and Inflation in a singular post.

[Technical Take] Treasury Yields - Someone will be Wrong

2009-08-26T12:44:00.002-04:00

From the Technical Take, a look at long-term Treasury Yields and the warning "Someone Will be Wrong." A Quote: "Treasury yields have not moved higher; in other words, the Treasury market is not discounting the economic recovery. On the other hand, the stock market has roared ahead discounting the recovery (and then some). This divergence is noticeable, and it appears someone is going to be wrong."

[Zignals] Dow Theory Non-confirmation?

2009-08-26T12:41:00.001-04:00

The Zignals Blog shares thoughts on a possible "Non-Confirmation in Dow Theory" signal here at current levels.

[Mish's Economic Analysis] Brace for a Wave of Foreclosures

2009-08-17T12:16:00.002-04:00

Mish of Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis reveals an eye-opening analysis of what could be ahead economically in his post "Brace for a Wave of Foreclosures ... the Dam is About to Break."

[Trader Feed] Horizontal and Vertical Knowledge and Trading Success

2009-08-17T12:15:00.002-04:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed shares insights on the interestingly titled post "Horizontal and Vertical Knowledge and Trading Success."

[Kirk Report] 10 Rules

2009-08-17T12:11:00.001-04:00

Charles Kirk of the Kirk Report shares 10 Rules from Dr. Bob Rotella (sports psychology) and notes how each of them translate into trading the stock market (a great post to bookmark).

[Disciplined Investor] Podcast: Mish Answers "How Long Will this Rally Last?"

2009-08-17T12:07:00.001-04:00

Andrew Horowitz of the Disciplined Investor interviews Mish of Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis with questions and commentary on "How Long will this Rally Last?"

[Aleph Blog] 20 Notes on Current Risk in the Market

2009-08-17T12:06:00.002-04:00

The Aleph Blog shares 20 Notes of Current Risk Still in the Market for you to ponder.

[Jeflin's Investment] Don't Bet on a V-Shaped Economic Recovery

2009-08-17T12:03:00.001-04:00

From Jeflin Financial, a lengthy post on why we should Not Bet on a V-Shaped Economic Recovery (fundamental analysis/economics).

[Futronomics] What does Depression in the 21st Century Look Like?

2009-08-17T12:01:00.002-04:00

From Futronomics, a look at Depression in the 21st Century (long read but insightful).

[Tischendorf Letter] A Speculator's Qualities

2009-08-17T11:58:00.001-04:00

From the Tischendorf Letter, a list of "A Speculator's Essential Qualities" as described/quoted from Dickson Watts.

[Trader Feed] The Dynamics of Trading Success

2009-08-09T13:56:00.001-04:00

Dr. Steenbarger of Trader Feed shares a few thoughts on the Dynamics of Trading Success for us.
In the post, he links to a prior helpful article entitled "What Makes an Expert?"

[Disciplined Investor] Economics to Know on Friday Morning

2009-08-09T13:53:00.003-04:00

Andrew Horowitz of the Disciplined Investor anticipates Friday's "Jobs Report" and what it means for the market (with a nice chart from Bloomberg).

In addition, he recently released a Podcast "Recovery... or Sugar High" where he interprets various charts and looks at key stocks for clues to this 'recovery.'