[GeronL]

The companies that are making money, and there is fewer now, are likely having trouble identifying a good investment because of this administration

[Jonty30]

Or they are preparing for a near-future slowdown, thanks to the world debt being at a record peak. They intend to ride out the chaos that is about to be unleashed.

[ksen]

The companies that are making money, and there is fewer now, are likely having trouble identifying a good investment because of this administration

Wrong. Obama has been one of the best presidents for corporations and corporate profits.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2012/10/24/the-best-presidents-for-the-economy.aspx

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-17/corporate-profits-soar-as-executives-attack-obama-policy.html