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All Eyes Point to Higher Market Levels

Seeing the market rally continue can mean only good things for the economy. We are seeing a continued ease of pressure of volatility which has taken the fear out of this market. I'm also seeing more bearish protective trading in the option pits. Last Friday, With these positive signs, as long as investors are protected we should see this rally continue. Hear more as I had a chance to go in greater detail on last Friday's "Halftime Report"
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