One of the simplest ways to make money in the stock market is to find a pattern with a history of repeating, and then exploit that pattern for profits. Today, I’d like to share with you a pattern that proves to be one of the best ways to make money in a down market. All you have to do is look for companies that recently cut or eliminated their dividend payment, and short them. The reason why stocks drop is straightforward. Investors view a company’s dividend payment as a barometer…

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