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Back in the late 20th century and early in the 21st century, how to buy stocks seemed like specialized knowledge for particular people. The "investor class," they called it. A generation later, it's a ...

The market is handing investors unbelievable deals on some stocks right now.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Cohan, a Boston-based senior contributor, covers stocks. With market averages showing little direction so far this year, ...