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  • Earnings Do Matter and can be Engines of Stock Market Growth

    Despite much uncertainty in the minds of many investors with respect to the path of interest rate hikes in the U.S., the ultimate impact of Brexit on England, Europe and the rest of the global economy and the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the U.S., one thing remains certain thus far in 2016 – market leadership continues to change and evolve. ...

    10-17-2018     |   READ POST

  • International Equities at (or Near) an Inflection Point

    Despite much uncertainty in the minds of many investors with respect to the path of interest rate hikes in the U.S., the ultimate impact of Brexit on England, Europe and the rest of the global economy and the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the U.S., one thing remains certain thus far in 2016 – market leadership continues to change and evolve. ...

    09-05-2018     |   READ POST
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    After Markets Pause, More Upside Anticipated for Global Equities during 2nd Half of 2018

    Despite much uncertainty in the minds of many investors with respect to the path of interest rate hikes in the U.S., the ultimate impact of Brexit on England, Europe and the rest of the global economy and the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the U.S., one thing remains certain thus far in 2016 – market leadership continues to change and evolve. ...

    07-20-2018     |   READ POST
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    2018 could be ”The Year of M&A”

    Despite much uncertainty in the minds of many investors with respect to the path of interest rate hikes in the U.S., the ultimate impact of Brexit on England, Europe and the rest of the global economy and the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in the U.S., one thing remains certain thus far in 2016 – market leadership continues to change and evolve. ...

    01-23-2018     |   READ POST

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  • Another Strong Holiday Shopping Season is Expected

    Retailers take the spotlight this week. Third quarter earnings season is coming to a close, however, there are still a number of retailers scheduled to release earnings this week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday break. Speaking of Thanksgiving, this leads us into Black Friday, the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season....

    11-19-2018     |   READ POST

  • U.S. Stock Market Welcomes Outcomes of Midterm Elections and Fed Meeting

    There are few things that will restrain an upward trending stock market more so than uncertainty, and this past week the U.S. equities market were pleased to see one of those uncertainties removed, partially alleviating some ambiguity. ...

    11-13-2018     |   READ POST

  • Midterm Elections Highlight the Week Ahead

    Before we dive into this week’s midterm elections, and associated, potential economic and market implications, let’s recap last week’s eventful trading session. Global equity markets finished firmly in positive territory for the week, although it certainly was not a smooth ride....

    11-06-2018     |   READ POST

  • Market Volatility Can Serve as a Reminder of an Investor’s True Risk Tolerance

    As global equity markets continue their month long retreat, many investors may be questioning if it’s time to swap their stock portfolio for cash in an attempt to avoid further downside. In our view, this rationale is often misguided and shortsighted. ...

    10-30-2018     |   READ POST