The Shrinking US Stock Market

Announced stock buy backs in 2005 were valued at a record sum. Over $456 Billion last year verses $312 Billion in 2004. In addition there were at least another $277 Billion in cash takeovers. The actual amount of stock available to invest in the USA is shrinking! Just when cash available to invest is rising with the global wealth creation happening in virtually all developed and emerging markets worldwide!