How to tell when the financial sector has bottomed out

The banks seem to be turning on each other, downgrading each others' shares and recommending sells. But there are parallels with the dotcom bust – and you may be able to tell when the tide is turning.

Ever wondered why good zookeepers are so diligent about cleaning waste from the enclosures of the animals in their care? I'll give you a hint: It's not because they enjoy that aspect of their jobs! Who would?

Sure, it's for the obvious reasons: sanitation, disease-prevention, odor control. But it's also because animals like to eat. And zookeepers have learned that when in captivity, animals will often eat their own waste after a while because they simply don't know any better. Obviously, this leads to a host of health issues and can ultimately cause serious problems for both the animals and zoos.

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