Word: furthering
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The capabilities of the two sides, though totally asymmetric, were almost perfectly counterbalanced. And in the peculiar political-military logic of the Middle East, this set the stage for further confrontation.
Where does that leave investors? Focused on the long term and waiting patiently for the current turmoil to abate. If you're aggressive, this is the time to start nibbling at stocks that have fallen, even though they could fall further.
For Israel, every street battle has to be tactical and defensive, requiring responses aimed at protecting lives and property. For Israel, every casualty, even those among the Palestinians, is a loss. For the Palestinians, every clash is strategic and offensive, increasing the pressure on Israel, building support in the Arab...
Vince Farrell, chief investment officer at Spears Benzak Salomon & Farrell, worries that fund managers have a lot more tax selling to do, looking to realize losses to offset gains they took early this year. "You don't give the client a negative return and a tax bill in the same...
In regard to the oil crisis, you missed the core issue [NATION, Oct. 2] We in the West live in a free-market economy, so the price of oil will be set by supply and demand. Any reduction of taxes on oil will just increase demand, and hence the price...