* Sign of the times: commodities are the asset class of choice;
* Banks making fewer loans and holding more risk-free Treasuries;
* Thanks to an alert reader for the link to this stunning display of industrial pollution in China;
* Hedge funds betting on gold;
* Lessons from a Navy SEAL;
* A Market Profile view of major stock indexes;
* Thoughts on the impact of oil prices;
* A reality check for traders;
* An ETF if you're bearish on semiconductors.
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* Banks making fewer loans and holding more risk-free Treasuries;
* Thanks to an alert reader for the link to this stunning display of industrial pollution in China;
* Hedge funds betting on gold;
* Lessons from a Navy SEAL;
* A Market Profile view of major stock indexes;
* Thoughts on the impact of oil prices;
* A reality check for traders;
* An ETF if you're bearish on semiconductors.
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