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October was a scary month. And we’re not just talking Halloween. But can you breathe a sigh of relief now that it’s over?
Despite the rally in the last days of the month the Dow finished the month down about 13%, making it the worst month since August 1998 and one of the 11th worst months in history.
Black October: Key Dow Stats
-11th Worst Month In History
-At 7882.51 Intraday Low, Down 27% For the Month
-No Two Consecutive Days of Gains (Until October 31st)
Black October: Wacky Milestones
-Eight of the Top Ten Largest Point Swings
-Four of the Top Ten Point Drops
-Three of the Top Ten Point Gains
-Five of the Top Ten Volume days
Dylan Ratigan does not feel we can breathe a sign of relief until we get some questions answered. They follow.
1. What is the SEC's next move?
2. What are the mystery markets worth?
3. What are financial firms real credit exposures?
4. What will happen at Bretton Woods?
5. What's the punishment?
How do you think November will play out? Tell us now.
To hear what the traders have to say about these issues please watch the video
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- Buying Fear: How to Own Volatility
- Burned by A&F, Alcoa & More
- Chartology – The Stocks/Jobs Disconnect
- The Latest Picks That Paid — Friday, November 6
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- BEHIND THE MONEY: Don't be Fooled, Jobs Matter to Stocks
- Halftime Report: Wal-Mart Poised for Breakout
- Your First Move For Friday November 6th
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Trader disclosure: On Oct. 31, 2008, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC’s Fast Money were owned by the Fast Money traders; Adami Owns (AGU), (BTU), (C), (GS), (INTC), (MSFT), (NUE); Seymour Owns (AAPL), (F), (MER), (EEV); Seygem Asset Management Owns (PBR), (VIP), (CX), (EEM); Karabell Owns (AAPL), (CAT), (CSCO), (GOOG), (JPM), (MS), (VIP), (UTF), (AGU); Terranova Owns (AAPL), (EXM), (FCX), (VLO), (X), (POT), (NOV), (MA), (FTO)
Terranova Is Co-Portfolio Manager Of The Virtus Diversifier PHOLIO; Virtus Diversifier PHOLIO Owns (IGE), (DBC), (DBV)
Terranova Is Chief Alternatives Strategist Of Virtus Investment Partners, Ltd.; Virtus Investment Partners Owns More Than 1% Of (ABD), (ARE), (BIG), (CNW), (OFC), (DLM), (DRH), (DLR), (EPR), (EXR), (FL), (SLB), (LNET), (MAC), (DBC), (DBV), (SKT), (UA), (BLV), (VV), (CLB), (GWX), (IGE), (FSMXX); Virtus Investment Partners Owns Seagate Tax Refund Rights; Virtus Investment Partners Owns Seagate Technology Tax Refund Rights; Virtus Investment Partners Owns More Than 1% Of Shares Of Incitec Pivot Ltd.; Virtus Investment Partners Owns More Than 1% Of Shares Of Essex Property Trust Inc.
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