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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Technical Market Indicator Looking Up

Friday, June 17, 2022

Bull Markets are a normal part of investing. They create very good buying opportunities.

Monday, June 13, 2022

The Fed needs to take action now to curb inflation.

Thursday, May 26, 2022

We might have reached a "bottom" in the market. Here's what you need to know.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Successfully navigating a bear market requires patience and a good handle on your emotions.

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Traders Make a 180 Black Friday not only had below-average shopper turnouts, it also saw the most significant one-day drops of the year for the stock market. The major indexes tumbled over 2% after scientists in South Africa identified...

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

November marks the beginning of the “seasonally strong” half of the year. However you measure it, the November through May period has produced some of the best returns. Now I will admit we have a wall of worry in front of...

Friday, October 1, 2021

The third quarter of 2021 is officially in the books and, while it was punctuated by heightened volatility in the final days of trading, the S&P 500 managed to eke out a gain for the quarter. According to The Stock Trader’s...

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The 3 RISKS to Watch for the Rest of the Year. Looking back over the year, the S&P 500 index has posted seven straight monthly increases and has touched a new record high over 50 times. That’s the most record highs in seven...

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Waiting on the Infrastructure Vote Last Friday, the job report was substantial. However, private jobs lagged, and the numbers did not beat expectations very much. Interestingly, the decreasing unemployment rate began the conversation...

Friday, June 4, 2021

The U.S. Economy’s Rebound has no historical parallel. The current rebound is unlike any in recent history. Consumers mainly power it with plenty of cash in extra savings. Businesses are ready to hire, and going back to normal is...

Monday, May 3, 2021

Believe It or Not... the Market Should be in a Bubble. Here are some reasons: Interest rates have been at or near generational lows for almost a decade. The housing market is somewhat overheated. Households have some of the most robust...

Friday, April 23, 2021

The Math of Equity Equation It has been very apparent that even with interest rates being so low, even with a slight rise, equities are affected. The Nasdaq fell in February and March. The primary catalyst was a backup in the 10-Year...

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Rising Rates and the Bond Market Sell-Off I have received many questions on what wrong with the stock market. Quick answer bonds and interest rates. As interest rates go up, growth stocks go down. This happens because growth stocks...

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Inflation has returned. I haven't factored in the effects of inflation on portfolios for almost ten years. However, like the famous line from The Terminator, "I’ll be back." Lumber is up 200 percent. If you have filled your car...

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Every year, I write a letter to our clients. This is the hardest letter I've ever written. Download it here: TheFutureAintWhatItUsedToBe

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Stocks retreated last week on rising COVID-19 infections and slow progress on an economic relief bill.The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.57%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 0.96%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

Friday, December 4, 2020

As an investor, it can be tempting to get caught up in daily news headlines. Consider how news about the election and COVID-19 vaccines have moved the markets over the past several weeks. But having a financial strategy can help you...