It seemed pretty clear for a few months now that the uncertainty in Europe was really scaring investors, who were looking for any reason to buy. Now, we have proof. The S&P 500
He promised to save the euro at all costs, guaranteed that measures “will be enough,” and settled the widespread doubts that the European woes could sink the markets. But, just like the three straight days of big losses did not mean a return to 2008-level prices, this recovery does not mean the end of a crisis. Citigroup now sees a Greek Euro exit at 90%, and the Midwest drought is starting to hit insurance companies, as well as farmers and food-related businesses. In the end, it’s just another indication that a buy-and-hold strategy will reward investors in the long term.
Three winners
Telecom lightweights won big today. The industry already got a jolt from big players AT&T and Verizon – both companies posted solid earnings – and, today, Sprint
The shares of cloud platform provider Akamai Technologies
Finally, Western Digital
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