Monday, December 29, 2008

2008 Lookback: Surprise, Surprise

(MarketBeat Blog/Wall Street Journal) It is often said that markets hate uncertainty, but in 2008, one of the few certainties was just that — uncertainty. Even investors who believed they had witnessed every strange trick and bizarre outcome found their head spinning after some of what occurred in 2008. “In 28 years in the business, I’ve never seen a year quite like this,” said Don Galante, senior vice president at MF Global. Here, then, is a list of the most surprising moments of the year, the jaw-dropping events that left many speechless. Feel free to include your own overlooked moments in the comments.

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