September is National Insurance Month. Ok, so it’s no National Pizza Day or National Margarita Day, but it is something I’m interested in! A healthy review of policies is always good, and we are happy to discuss mitigating risks with insurance. Continue reading
Stocks suck in September. Ok, maybe not 100% of the time, but generally speaking September is the worst month for stocks. And this one is unusually bad so far. Continue reading
The S&P 500 (-0.6%), Nasdaq Composite (-0.5%), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.1%) ended the week with modest declines, while the small-cap Russell outperformed with a 0.4% gain. Continue reading
There are perhaps no two topics as controversial as deficits and taxes. Differences in political and social opinions on these issues are almost guaranteed to lead to heated discussions, even among otherwise calm individuals. Continue reading
The stock market had a tough four-day week, with the S&P 500 losing 1.7% and closing lower in each session as buyers appeared exhausted. Continue reading
Markets are increasingly concerned about tighter monetary policy by the Fed and its impact on valuations, interest rates and more. Don’t fear it. Continue reading
The stock market started September on a quiet note after an equally quiet finish to August. The S&P 500 added 0.6% for the week while the Nasdaq outperformed, gaining 1.6%. The Dow lagged throughout the week, shedding 0.2%. Continue reading
Anyone watching the markets closely at the beginning of this year saw that certain stock prices soared overnight, and it usually wasn’t because these businesses had suddenly revamped their strategies and business models. Continue reading
The average market cycle has lasted between 5 and 12 years over the past 40 years. Although the recovery has been swift, growth trends suggest that the market cycle can still go a long way. Continue reading
The S&P 500 (+1.5%) and Nasdaq Composite (+2.8%) set record highs every day this week, except for Thursday, accentuating the bull market’s persistent ability to overlook concerns and attract buying interest. Continue reading