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Following are a few charts of interest for February 27, 2007.Click on any chart for a better view. NYSE Declining VolumeNYSE Advancing VolumeNYSE Declining IssuesNYSE Advancing Issues$Nasdaq Declining Volume$Nasdaq Advancing VolumeNasdaq Declining IssuesNasdaq Advancing IssuesVIXVXN BEA 4th Quarter GDP 1st Estimate 0.7% Q&A: Why Did GDPNow Rise After Durable Goods? When are Construction Revisions Coming? The content on this site is provided as general information only and should not be taken as investment advice. All site content, including advertisements, shall not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. The ideas expressed on this site are solely the opinions of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions of sponsors or firms affiliated with the author(s). The author may or may not have a position in any company or advertiser referenced above. Any action that you take as a result of information, analysis, or advertisement on this site is ultimately your responsibility. Consult your investment adviser before making any investment decisions.

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