By Contributing EditorMay 15, 2018

A Playbook for Weathering the Market’s Punches

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Everybody has a plan, until they get punched in the face.” –Mike Tyson

Tyson’s words ring true in the world of boxing. But in the world of investing, a plan helps you weather the roundhouse blows the market can dole out.

And make no mistake, the market is teeing up to deliver a whopper.  

Stocks move up or down based on results that meet, exceed, or disappoint expectations. First quarter earnings season just ended. And the results were stupendous. Earnings growth was up 25% year over year vs. expectations of 17%. Sales were on fire too… increasing over 8%.

Despite this, the S&P 500 is now 2,727—5% lower than its high on January 26.

The market seems to have been anticipating the massive upside surprise. And that could spell trouble for investors…

It’s critical to have the right data and ask the right questions.

So today, Steve Koomar, 25-year Wall Street pro and editor of Vigilante Investor joins me to help you develop a playbook. One with everything you need to stay ahead of this market…

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