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Understanding Today’s Market

Understanding Today's Market

Investors continue to face a wall of worry built on international trade, but reinforced by concerns over Italian banks, relations with North Korea, and more. But even with all these concerns, U.S. stocks overall are positive for the year.

May 5, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

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The S&P 500 opened the week with back-to-back wins. Monday’s marginal victory was fueled by the top-weighted technology and financials sectors while Tuesday’s uptick took place despite the lack of sector leadership and crude oil’s 2.5% decline.

When Should You Invest?

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The decision of “when” to invest in the market can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, doing nothing can be the worst decision of all.

March 31, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

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After falling 1.4% last week, the S&P 500 rebounded, rising 0.8% for the week. The benchmark index wrapped up a solid first quarter (+5.5%).

March 17, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

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After snapping a streak of six consecutive weekly gains, the stock market returned to its winning ways, with the S&P 500 adding 0.2% for the week.

March 10, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

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After posting six consecutive weekly gains, the stock market saw its third weekly decline of 2017. However, just like the other two weekly down-ticks, this week’s retreat was minor.

March 3, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

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The stock market continued its relentless push higher, which resulted in the sixth consecutive weekly advance for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, cruising past 21,000.

Feb 10, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

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The stock market secured its third consecutive weekly advance with the S&P 500 rising 0.8%. The benchmark index posted gains in four of the first six weeks of 2016 while the two down weeks in the middle of January shaved 0.25% off the index.

Post-Election Thoughts

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For most people, I think it’s fair to say that last week’s Presidential election was a shocker.

Election Cycles and the Stock Market

Election Cycles and the Stock Market

  Well, it’s that time again. We’re in the midst of another Presidential election season and you may be asking, “What does this mean for my portfolio?”

A Stock Market Quarter for the Ages

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I think “roller coaster” would be the optimal word in describing the first quarter of 2016. We got off to one of the worst starts in U.S. market history.

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