Daily Blogwatch: Reasons for Stock Market Optimism

Some of the top stories for investors from around the Web:

Three mistakes I've made.
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The amazing gold bull market in perspective.
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Four reasons for optimism.
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Nate Silver is the best predictor of election outcomes. Here are his odds on a GOP takeover of the House.
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Is Twitter going to raise another $200 million?
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Should we invest in dividend stocks for the long term?
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The Dalai Lama says he is a professional laugher.
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Felix Salmon asks if you can ethically invest in unethical companies.
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Melinda Gates bans Apple (AAPL) products from her household.
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What does your Facebook photo say about you?
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Will Apple invest in Facebook??