Key Takeaways Impeachments are rare events. Limited history shows that the stock markets, over the long term, are less focused on political drama and more on the overall strength of the US economy. While it would be unfair to say markets don’t...
Read moreWhat happens to stocks after the first rate cut?
Key Takeaways Historically stocks go higher after the first Fed rate cut. Not all fed rate cuts are created equal. For the stock market, the state of the economy when the Fed begins to cut rates is key to its success. While stock markets have set...
Read moreUnderstanding the Impact of the Government Shutdown
Understanding the Impact of the Government Shutdown Rating agency Standard and Poor’s estimates the overall impact from the partial government shutdown could shave a modest $1.2 billion off the $19 trillion U.S. economy for each week the...
Read moreWhy Isn’t My Portfolio Keeping up with the Stock Market?
Why Isn’t My Portfolio Keeping up with the Stock Market? As the S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) reached record highs through the third quarter of this year, many investors are asking: “Why isn’t my portfolio...
Read moreInternational Stocks – Opportunity or Landmine?
International Stocks – Opportunity or Landmine? International stock markets were the star in 2017 and outperformed the U.S. stock markets. However, 2018 paints a very different picture for international equities. Both developed equity...
Read moreThe Largest Drop in History!
The Largest Drop in History! Synopsis: The Dow is one of the most popular stock market indices used by the media Recent volatility can be used to highlight the inherit flaws within the Dow The financial media represents for-profit institutions...
Read moreIs the Party Over?
Is the Party Over? Synopsis: Equity market volatility was practically nonexistent last year It returned this week with a vengeance, and investors are justifiably worried Concerns over a market correction and/or recession are mounting Read more...
Read moreHas the Easy Money Been Made?
Has the Easy Money Been Made? Synopsis: Articles online question if the ‘easy money’ has been made in the stock market These stories have been around for several years and provide little value There is nothing easy about investing in...
Read moreWhat Will the Market Do This Year?
What Will the Market Do This Year? Synopsis: Investors want to know that they are with a manager who is good at predicting annual returns Data indicate that this task is harder than it may seem Focus on fundamentals more than forecasts to prevent...
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