Biff Tannen and 2018 Market Predictions

It’s a brand new year, and that means champagne, Auld Lang Syne, weight loss resolutions, and lots of predictions.

January 5, 2018 Weekly Market Recap

Boom! Off to the races - the stock market began 2018 with a bang, advancing to new record highs in each of this week's four trading sessions.

As Goes January, So Goes the Year?

As investors ring in the new year, some may see the occasional headline about the “January Effect,” “January Indicator,” or “January Barometer.”

Tax Reform May Come Before Christmas

Republicans released the final details of their tax legislation on December 15, and appear ready to sign the bill into law before Christmas.

December 15, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

Taxes and Rates. U.S. stocks climbed to new record highs this week as investors digested policy directives from several of the world's most influential central banks and grew increasingly optimistic about the GOP's chances of passing its promised tax overhaul.

I Bought Some Bitcoin

If I’m going to discuss this topic further I needed to experience the ride myself, so I put in $750. More on that later.

December 8, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

Equities ticked higher this week as investors geared up for an end-of-year showdown in Washington. The employment numbers continue to improve as well.

December 1, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

U.S. equities advanced this week, fueled by the prospect of a tax overhaul. Investors kept an eye on Washington, awaiting the Senate's vote.

Confused About Bitcoin?

Well, that makes two of us. Until a couple months ago I knew virtually nothing about Bitcoin. I consider myself well versed in finance and economics, but even after researching this subject I admit that I’m still confused.

Nov 17, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

There was a lot of noise, but the U.S. equity market ended a busy week little changed, with the benchmark S&P 500 losing just 0.1%.

Nov 10, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

Stocks got off to a good start this week, hitting new record highs on Monday and Wednesday, but gave back some gains in the latter half - a move that was somewhat attributed to the release of the Senate's tax reform bill.

Nov 3, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

First, congratulations to the Houston Astros - World Champions!! The equity markets moved higher once again this week, with all three major indices settling at fresh record highs.

October 27, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

GO ASTROS!!! OK, now that I got that out of the way - stocks began the week on a lower note as investors cashed in on last week's record highs, but reclaimed their losses on Friday, thanks to an impressive batch of technology earnings.

3rd Quarter 2017 Market Review

This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.

October 20, 2017 Weekly Market Recap

I feel like a broken record, but the stock market advanced once again this week, notching a new record high in all five sessions, as investors digested another batch of third quarter earnings.

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