We seek the slightest edge, that one piece of information that im-
proves our decision-making process. Even if that extra knowledge
gives us an edge of a few days over the market as a whole, we can
beat the averages and improve performance.
As desirable an idea as the elusive market edge is, it simply does
not exist. In spite of the high volume of promotions that show up in
your mailbox, e-mail, or as pop-up ads on Web sites, market success
comes down to identifying a few important indicators and then in-
terpreting them with better than average insight. This requires that you
understand the nature of emerging trends, often a subtle but valuable
skill. ...