As stocks continue to flirt with bear market territory, many investors are understandably concerned about a possible recession. Continue reading
Using the History of Bear Markets and Recessions as a Guide
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Week in Review: S&P 500 Briefly Enters Bear Territory
The S&P 500 fell 3.1% this week, which featured disappointing corporate updates and economic data that stoked growth concerns. Continue reading
3 Myths About Bonds in a Rising Rate Environment
From our friends at Visual Capitalist – here is a great infographic illustrating three pervasive myths about bonds in a rising rate environment. Continue reading
Have the Rules Changed?
For some investors, there seems to be a constant struggle of wondering whether the rules of investing have changed. Continue reading
Week in Review: S&P 500 Almost a Bear
Each of the major indices fell more than 2.0% this week, as the market remained pressured by growth concerns, heightened volatility, and downwards momentum. Continue reading
Nothing Worth Doing is Easy
Perhaps nothing summarizes the investor experience in 2022 better than the old quote that “nothing worth doing is easy.” Continue reading
Dividend Stocks to Fight Inflation, Rate Hikes?
Inflation in the US has surged to the highest level in nearly 40 years, reaching 8.5% in March 2022. This, coupled with the US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates, has alarmed many investors. Continue reading
Week in Review: All Over the Place
The stock market started May with a volatile week that produced losses for the major averages. And it was a wild ride. Continue reading
Some Positives in an Otherwise Negative Loop
The market can’t catch a break, and there’s not much good news to be reported these days. And honestly, it may get much worse before it gets better. Continue reading
Hidden Risk in Cash
With the uncertainty and market swings of the past few years, it’s certainly understandable that some investors would seek the safety of cash. Continue reading