It was a bum steer, twice over. as investors in Capital Crossing Bank watched their stock lose 80% of its value in a yearlong slide, analysts told them to keep buying. Then last summer the professionals reversed and started rating the Boston bank's stock "neutral" or "hold," which is Street-speak for "sell." The timing was near perfect-for contrarian investors. Within weeks the shares hit a two-year low. Those smart enough to buy when they were told to sell have doubled their money.
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