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The Dow Jones industrial average spiked up 2.2% on heavier trade Monday, scoring a follow-through day. That ended the short correction and shifted...

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So the Nasdaq has flashed a follow-through day, confirming the stock market’s rally attempt. Now what?

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The market’s newfound correction should prompt investors to take a defensive stance. That means cutting your losses short and selling laggard…