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 The process of analyzing current and historical data to determine future trends. |
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 Stock analysts use various forecasting methods to determine future stock price movements, earnings, etc. Economists use forecasting techniques in order to determine future economic trends. |
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 Forecasting Market Direction with Put/Call Ratios - Options are not only trading instruments but also predictive tools that can help us gauge the feelings of traders. Great Expectations: Forecasting Sales Growth - Predicting sales growth can be something of a black art - unless you ask the right questions. |
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