Stocks Suck in September

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 bad so far.

Week In Perspective: S&P 500 Closes Lower Despite Good Data [17-Sep-21]

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.

Week In Perspective: Sellers Take Over in Shortened Week [10-Sept-21]

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.

Don’t Fear the “Taper”

Markets are increasingly concerned about tighter monetary policy by the Fed and its impact on valuations, interest rates and more. Don't fear it.

Week In Perspective: Nasdaq Stands Out in Quiet Week [3-Sept-21]

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%.

What Is a Meme Stock?

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.

We Could be in for a Long Market Cycle

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.

Week In Perspective: Bull Market Bounces Back to Highs [27-Aug-21]

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.

China’s Brutal Crackdown

Are you familiar with Jack Ma or Alibaba? If you follow emerging markets or Chinese companies then you most certainly are.

Week In Perspective: Record Highs Then Retreat [20-Aug-21]

The S&P 500 (-0.6%) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (-1.1%) started the week setting record highs, but the market got caught up in a myriad of concerns that left the major indices lower for the week.

Will Afghanistan Affect the Markets Long-Term?

The short answer is - I highly doubt it. One of the risks that all investors must manage on a daily basis is geopolitical uncertainty.

Week In Perspective: Market Maintains Upward Track [13-Aug-21]

The past week saw more new records in the stock market with the Dow and S&P 500 inching to fresh highs.

Next Phase of the Business Cycle

The economy has officially surpassed pre-pandemic levels after the sharpest recession and recovery in history. That this took place in less than a year and a half is not only remarkable but has also created opportunities for investors.

Value vs. Growth: What’s the Difference?

Week In Perspective: Economic Data Keeps Bulls Running [6-Aug-21]

The stock market muscled out another trio of record closing highs for the S&P 500 (+0.9%), Nasdaq Composite (+1.1%), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.8%) this week, as risk sentiment was supported by an encouraging round of economic data.

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