A bear market is defined as a 20% or greater drop in a major market index, usually the broad-based S&P…
Inflation, interest rates, and tariffs What fueled the modest advance in the S&P 500 Index in January? Well, for starters,…
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A quote we mentioned in last month’s email is worth repeating: “Usually, recessions sneak up on us. CEOs never talk…
For much of the latter part of last year we were watching the most aggressive rate hikes in decades from…
Have you ever reflected on the foundation of the financial system? What comes to mind? Banks, investors, the stock market,…
What’s behind the gloomy talk? “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know…
There was no shortage of gloom as the New Year began. The Federal Reserve was signaling higher interest rates, and…
The year 2022 was an unpleasant one for investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (30 stocks) and the broader-based S&P…
The holidays are a busy time of year. Shopping, family events, holiday parties and more may dot your calendar. But…
Most of what we know about Thanksgiving, was recorded from way back, and comes from William Bradford, the governor of…
For reasons that are not fully understood, September has historically been the worst month for stocks, according to the average…
For reasons that are not fully understood, September has historically been the worst month for stocks, according to the average…
For the past 6 months or so, since the inflation “bug” has reared its ugly head, our team has been…