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  • Portfolio Management Ideas for Consideration for the Remainder of 2017

    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. ...

    08-29-2017     |   READ POST
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    Happy Fourth of July!

    What It Means to Be an American To believe in the promise of a better tomorrow, and stand united in our efforts to give a peaceful nation to our children......

    07-04-2017     |   READ POST
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    Can a Macron Victory Lead to an Upswing in European Stocks?

    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. ...

    05-09-2017     |   READ POST
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    Top Investment Ideas for the Remainder of 2017

    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. ...

    04-24-2017     |   READ POST

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  • Market Resiliency Continues

    Stocks around the world rose again last week despite continued threats from North Korea and some uncertainty regarding future Federal Reserve activity. U.S. Large cap and Midcap stocks gained 1.6% each while the Russell 2000, a gauge of small cap companies, climbed 2.4%. ...

    09-19-2017     |   READ POST

  • Stocks Drop Ahead of Irma but then Bounce Back

    Stock markets around the world posted mixed results last week as the U.S. prepared for Hurricane Irma and considered the potential for another missile test from North Korea. The S&P 500 Index dropped 0.6%, the Russell Midcap Index fell 0.7%, and the Russell 2000 Index, a gauge of small cap stocks, declined 1.0%. ...

    09-12-2017     |   READ POST

  • Stocks Gain on Economic Data while North Korea Tensions Mount

    U.S. stocks had one of their best weeks of the year as geo-political concerns took a back seat to strong economic data. The S&P 500 Index gained 1.4%, the Russell Midcap Index gained 1.5%, and the Russell 2000 Index, a gauge of small cap companies, advanced 2.7%. On the international front, developed markets ended the week 0.6% higher while emerging markets moved 0.7% to the upside....

    09-05-2017     |   READ POST

  • U.S. Stock Mutual Fund Withdrawals Accelerate

    U.S. stocks rebounded last week following two consecutive weeks of heightened volatility and negative returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 0.8% while the Russell Midcap Index climbed 1.1% and the Russell 2000 Index, a gauge of small cap companies, moved 1.5% higher. ...

    08-29-2017     |   READ POST