You're first line says it all, this has been happening for quite...

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    You're first line says it all, this has been happening for quite a while and what it appears to indicate is that algorithms are driving the trades (noticed by very small trades 1 or 2 shares at a time), it drives the market higher sucking in either investors or traders whilst the algo's start selling leading to an afternoon slump.

    The moral of the story is if you are selling do it early in the morning, if your buying do it 1/2 before close. It's tough being an investor!
 
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