Market Commentary Highlights...

• The purported end of the world falls exactly one year from this Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Like a primeval Y2K event, 2012-ers believe that one year from now the earth will experience a catastrophe or an enlightenment.
• Surprisingly, we agree. The year 2012 will be one of transformation: politically, fiscally, and economically, with profound impacts for investors.

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