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October 16, 2009 at 08:58 |
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| DOW 10,000 |
As a value investor – and as a long time observer of the market – I remember the dynamics when the Dow passed the 1,000 mark on November 14, 1972. It also happened when we started our firm in January 1977, but it wasn’t until February 24, 1983 when it “blasted” through the 1,100 milestone for the first time.
Since then, the headline grabbing theatrics surrounding the war between NASDAQ and the NYSE for listings, and their respective “NASDAQ 5,000” and “Dow Jones 10,000” hats that were distributed in the late-nineties, we also downplayed the histrionics surrounding those numbers.
With the Dow going over 10,000, it would be equally easy for me to say that it is just a number and means nothing. However, I should not ignore the impact on consumer and business psychology of the press reminding listeners and readers that the Dow is a leading indicator and may bolster confidence in our economic system.
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