Who could blame you. The markets have been taking a little hissy fit in recent weeks, swinging from irrational exuberance to outright depression and back. We contacted six stock watchers and asked them for their view of where the markets could be headed and the names of two stocks they think have been either ignored in this topsy-turvy market, or unfairly marked down.
Investors often look to gold as a hedge against inflation and a safe harbour in economic turbulence.
The group rallied last September and October, then entered a long slide. But Barrick is the class act. The writedown included costs associated with preparing for the Y2K computer bug and the burgeoning business of Internet retailing. Mr. Healy said the investment in e-commerce could pay off well in the long run. He added that changes in the executive ranks may have unsettled investors.