JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Knight Capital Group,
Inc. (Nasdaq: NITE) today announced the release of the Annual Forecast for
2006, the first report from Knight Research, a new client offering tying
technical analysis with trading. Knight Research is led by Ralph J. Acampora,
an Institutional Investor-ranked technical analyst who joined Knight in
October from Prudential Equity Group.
"History suggests that the equity market is currently in a transitional
phase," Mr. Acampora said. "We believe two phenomena will impact 2006: the
'Four-Year Cycle,' characterized by a noticeable decline that usually ends
with a historic low; and the recurring 'Presidential Cycle,' which manifests
itself in a return of prices to realistic levels after a run-up during a
presidential term's first-year 'honeymoon period.'
"A potential early New Year advance in the market of approximately 5% is
part of this transition that, in our opinion, will set the stage for a market
decline of as much as 20% to 25% ending sometime during the second half of
'06," he continued. "This major market bottom -- a classic four-year low --
would provide investors with a significant buying opportunity. As the
presidential elections grow near, a new bull market will emerge with the
strength to carry well into 2007 and potentially into 2008."
Other highlights from the Knight Research Annual Forecast for 2006 include
the following:
* Technology, Energy and Financials will be the S&P 500 sector
outperformers
* Intermediate-term trends favor growth- over value-style investment
* Crude's potent uptrend continues and the CRB index has the potential to
run much further
* Gold is in a long-term secular bull trend with an upside target in the
$580-600 per ounce range
* 10-year Treasury note yield is expected to hit 5%
* The U.S. Dollar Index appears headed higher from its current bottoming
pattern
* Foreign markets should mirror the volatility of the U.S. market
The Knight Research Annual Forecast for 2006 is available at no cost by
visiting http://www.knight.com/equitymarkets/research.asp. For additional
information about Knight Research, please contact Andee Hidalgo, Research
Sales, at 201-356-1751 or ahidalgo@knight.com. Knight Research is part of
Knight Equity Markets, L.P.
About Knight
Knight is a leading provider of comprehensive trade execution and asset
management services. Our Equity Markets business offers institutions and
broker-dealers high quality trade execution and capital commitment across the
depth and breadth of the equity market. Our Asset Management business,
Deephaven Capital Management, is a multi-strategy investment manager focused
on delivering risk-adjusted returns with low volatility for institutions and
high net worth individuals. Knight strives to be a valued partner by
providing superior service and continually enhancing its offering to meet
client needs. More information about Knight can be obtained at
http://www.knight.com.
Certain statements contained herein constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations,
estimates and projections about the Company's industry, management's beliefs
and certain assumptions made by management. Readers are cautioned that any
such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and
are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult
to predict. Since such statements involve risks and uncertainties, the actual
results and performance of the Company may turn out to be materially different
from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on such forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise required by law, the
Company also disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or
uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the
forward-looking statements made herein; however, readers should carefully
review reports or documents the Company files from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission including, without limitation, the risks
and uncertainties detailed under the headings "Certain Factors Affecting
Results of Operations" and "Risks Affecting our Business" in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
SOURCE Knight Capital Group, Inc.
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http://www.knight.com/equitymarkets/research.asp
CONTACT:
Margaret Wyrwas, Senior Managing Director,
Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, +1-201-557-6954,
mwyrwas@knight.com, or Kara Fitzsimmons, Vice President,
Corporate Communications, +1-201-356-1523,
kfitzsimmons@knight.com, or Greta Morley, Vice President,
Marketing Communications & Public Relations, +1-201-557-6948,
gmorley@knight.com, or Molly McDowell, Analyst, Corporate
Communications & Investor Relations, +1-201-356-1723,
mmcdowell@knight.com, all of Knight Capital Group, Inc.
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