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The hosts deconstruct ABC News' coverage of the Clinton FBI report, demonstrating how subtle word choices by reporters can editorialize a story. They compare news reporting to stock market analysis, where the same data point can be used to explain both positive and negative outcomes depending on the reporter's conclusion.
Hindenburg Omen, September Stock Market Crash Prediction
The "Hindenburg Omen," a technical indicator named after the 1937 airship disaster, is currently predicting a stock market crash for September 2010. Created by mathematician Jim Mika, the omen requires five specific criteria involving 52-week highs and lows on the New York Stock Exchange. Some analysts suggest that widespread talk of a collapse may actually make it less likely to occur.
