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08 Nov

One Year After the Election; Where Does the Trump Rally Rank?

It’s hard to believe, but the U.S. Presidential Election was a year ago today. Per Ryan Detrick, Senior Market Strategist, “Although no one at the time would have believed it, the 12 months since Election Day have been among the … Continue reading →

07 Nov

The Halloween Indicator

The S&P 500 Index was up 15.03% year to date as of the end of October, and it also has closed higher for the eighth consecutive week —marking the first time since 2013 that this has happened. Today we will … Continue reading →

07 Nov

Market Update: Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Market Recap Domestic markets continued advance, buoyed by energy bounce-back, tax reform hopes. S&P 500 Index 0.1%, Dow flat, Nasdaq +0.3%. Energy sector led markets higher, aided by strengthening oil/natural gas prices. Telecommunications, consumer staples significant laggards. Positive breadth on … Continue reading →

06 Nov

Summing Up 2017 in Two Record-Breaking Charts

What can we say about 2017 that hasn’t been said already, as it continues to smash records? Per Ryan Detrick, Senior Market Strategist, “2017 will likely be remembered for two things: a persistent bullish trend and historically low volatility.” In … Continue reading →

06 Nov

Market Update: Monday, November 6, 2017

Market Recap Stocks up again amid tax bill focus, tier 1 economic data, key earnings. S&P 500 Index +0.3%, Dow +0.1%, Nasdaq (+0.7%) posted its record 63rd new closing high of 2017. Sector returns mixed. Key earnings helped technology top … Continue reading →

03 Nov

How Healthy is Your Life Portfolio? Part 2: Breaking Down the Life Portfolio

Following up on our previous post, let’s drill down on the three components of the Life Portfolio that represent the most important parts of a household’s finances: income, debt, and assets. Examining your financial situation and how it has changed … Continue reading →

03 Nov

Market Update: Friday, November 3, 2017

Market Recap Stocks finished slightly higher, trading in a wide pattern relative to recent months as the Dow bounced from an 80-point drop to an 80-point gain during intra-day trading. S&P 500 Index flat, Dow +0.4%, Nasdaq flat, Russell 2000 … Continue reading →

02 Nov

Seasonal Analysis: Thanksgiving and Equities Tend to be Well Received in November

The Thanksgiving Day holiday can be an enjoyable experience for many as friends and family are celebrated while eating a delicious meal. November also can be enjoyable for those who follow the seasonal statistics for the equity markets; looking back … Continue reading →

02 Nov

Market Update: Thursday, November 2, 2017

Market Recap Stocks mixed but finished off lows following uneventful Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting. Small caps underperformed (Russell 2000 -0.6%). S&P 500 Index +0.2%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq -0.2%. Q3 earnings remain positive; ~75% of firms’ profits > expectations. Energy topped … Continue reading →

01 Nov

No Hike November

The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest meeting started on Halloween, but the outcome wasn’t scary for markets. As was widely expected, the Fed made no changes to monetary policy during its October 31–November 1 meeting. The fed funds target rate remains … Continue reading →

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