Market Commentary Monday, April 18, 2016 (Comments on Week in Review, Long-Term Odds Favor Equities, Q1 Reporting Season, Earnings News: CSX, BAC, JPM & WFC, Earnings Warnings: NOV & STX, Buckingham Portfolio Buy: More Seagate, Target Prices and Buckingham on CNBC Asia)

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