As Summer Kicks Off, Where Does the Travel Industry Stand?
The travel industry has begun to see growing demand as we head into summer. However, not all travel will be the same, as much of the demand is directly related to the COVID-19 vaccine and reduced CDC restrictions.
Inflation Takes Center Stage
The central issue for many investors continues to be inflation. Prices are rising for some everyday goods and services as well as for important commodities.
Week In Perspective: Nasdaq Escapes With Weekly Gain [21-May-21]
This week featured a lot of churn and rotation between growth and value stocks, which made for a lackluster performance at the index level.
Bitcoin Crashes – A Visual History
Bitcoin suffered it’s latest price plunge this week – at one point pulling back as much as 50% from its all-time high. Below is a great visual of Bitcoin crashes brought to you by Visual Capitalist.
What is a Non-Fungible Token (NFT)?
From mainstream media coverage to a parody skit on Saturday Night Live, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are starting to become a household name.
Week in Perspective: A Rocky Start, but Strong Finish [15-May-21]
The stock market finished the week in negative territory, but it could have been a lot worse after hot inflation data upset the market mid-week.
Cyberattack, Rising Gas Prices & Panic Buying in the Southeast
A cyberattack by an unnamed criminal group temporarily halted Colonial Pipeline, a major U.S. pipeline carrying 45 percent of the East Coast’s fuel supplies.
How Record Housing Prices Influence the Market
One of the beneficiaries of the lockdowns and social distancing measures of the past year has no doubt been the housing market. It is well known that many flocked to the suburbs, moved to warmer climates, and traded up their homes during the early stages of the pandemic.
Week In Perspective: Markets Hit Highs on Cyclical Bias [07-May-21]
The S&P 500 started the week extending its consolidation pattern amid a rotation into cyclical stocks, then ended the week on a high note as the gains broadened out to the battered technology stocks.
So the Economy is Soaring, Let’s Dissect It
Economic growth is heating up as consumers spend more, businesses ramp up activity, and record amounts of government stimulus flow through the system.
What Are SPACS, and Should We Invest in Them?
The financial press has generated excitement and controversy over the increase in SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Company).
6 Tools to Safely Store Your Passwords Online
How many times have you gotten a reminder to update your password before it expires? Or to make sure your password contains a capital letter, number and symbol? While inconvenient at times, these are some of the crucial steps that come with keeping your personal information safe.
Why Investors Still Face Low-Yield Challenges
Despite the jump in interest rates this year, the yields on many corporate bonds remain low. This is driven by many of the same factors that continue to push the stock market higher: the strong economic recovery and rebound in corporate profits.
Week In Perspective: Market Snaps Hot Streak [23-Apr-21]
The stock market finished mixed and little changed in a week marked by consolidation activity and heated tax discussions. The S&P 500 (-0.1%), Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.5%), and Nasdaq Composite (-0.3%) finished slightly lower, while the Russell 2000 (+0.4%) closed slightly higher.
Do Downturns Lead to Down Years?
Do Downturns Lead to Down Years? The answer to this question is, “almost never.” It hasn’t been a particularly fun week for most parts of the stock market, but it’s hardly a reason for major concern. And most major market indices are way up (in most cases up double digits).
