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Strategic Advantage Weekly Issue (05/16/08)

It was great to meet so many subscribers this week in Las Vegas at the Money Show. Having a chance to discuss our stocks and methods, and talk about the rewards that our capitalist system provides to prudent risk-takers, was very gratifying. Thanks to all who came to my presentations! In the meantime, the broad market basically took a rest today, with the big indexes ending the session just about flat, but our positions continued their incredible run higher. On a day when the S&P 500 Index (SPX) rose by just 0.01%, most of the stocks related to energy, steelmaking and agriculture – our three big themes this year so far -- were up 3% to 8%. In today's Strategic Advantage, I want to take some time to mull over the latest market developments and how they may affect our holdings... read more >>>

Daily Edition (05/15/08)

The stock market advanced briskly today to four month highs on slightly better than expected economic data, a drop in the price of crude oil and firming interest in the mining, technology, casino and oil services stocks. Our positions enjoyed another phenomenal day, with our five February stocks up 4.5% as a group and all the others up from 1.5% to 2.5%. read more >>>

About Jon Markman

Jon Markman provides investment commentary in his Strategic Advantage and Trader's Advantage services. A pioneer in the development of stock-rating systems and screening software, Markman is co-inventor on two Microsoft patents and author of the best-selling books 'Swing Trading' and 'Online Investing.' He was portfolio manager and senior investment strategist at a multi-strategy hedge fund from 2002 to 2005; managing editor and columnist at CNBC on MSN Money from 1997 to 2002 and an editor, investments columnist and investigative reporter at the Los Angeles Times from 1984 to 1997. read more >>>

From a Subscriber...

"Your service has helped me get closer to reaching my financial goals. Your percentage of winning trades is simply awesome. Your track record backs this up. Unlike other newsletters, you are not just touting some lucky three-month streak. Your letters help teach money management and sticking to a disciplined trading system. Thank you for your great research and investment ideas!"

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About Strategic Advantage

Since money-making opportunities don't obligingly reveal themselves on a monthly or weekly publishing schedule, Strategic Advantage is comprised of two components -- a daily edition and a weekly issue -- to keep subscribers up-to-date on the economic and political influences affecting the market and Jon's current recommendations. Strategic Advantage also focuses on a combination of fundamental strategies and technical tactics to help any investor become more successful. read more >>>

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