Market Commentaries
Down the Home Stretch for 2019
12-10-2019 |Global equity markets finished higher last week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index increased to a level of 3,146, representing a gain of 0.21%, while the Russell Midcap Index was essentially flat, returning -0.01%.... Read More
Finding Income Potential in a Low Yield Environment
12-03-2019 |Global equity markets finished higher for the week, lead by U.S. equities, which hit another all-time high. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index propelled to a level of 3,141, representing a gain of 1.04%, while the Russell Midcap Index gained 1.11% for the week.... Read More
Investors Have a lot to be Thankful for in 2019
11-26-2019 |Stocks slipped off of previous highs last week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index fell to a level of 3110, representing a loss of 0.29%, while the Russell Midcap Index gave back 0.21% for the week.... Read More
The U.S. Economy is a “Star”
11-19-2019 |Global equity markets finished higher for the week, with the exception of emerging markets. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index thrust to a level of 3,120, representing a gain of 0.94%, while the Russell Midcap Index gained 1.04% for the week.... Read More
Earnings Scorecard – How is the Third Quarter Shaping Up?
11-12-2019 |Global equity markets finished higher last week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index hit all-time highs finishing the week at a level of 3093, representing a gain of 0.93%. The increase also marks the fifth consecutive weekly advance for the index, the longest streak since February of this year... Read More
Consumer Spending Boosts Q3 GDP Above Expectations
11-05-2019 |Global equity markets had another strong week, as all major indexes finished higher last week. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index propelled to a level of 3,067, representing a gain of 1.49%, while the Russell Midcap Index gained 1.18% for the week. T... Read More
Markets Advance on Strong Earnings and Geopolitical Updates
10-29-2019 |Markets finished higher for the week driven by strong third quarter earnings thus far as well as optimism surrounding U.S. – China trade. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index rose to a level of 3032, representing a gain of 1.23%.... Read More
The Federal Reserve & Brexit Take Center-stage Again
10-22-2019 |Global equity markets enjoyed another week of positive performance. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index rallied to a level of 2986, representing a gain of 0.55%, while the Russell Midcap Index rose 0.56% for the week. ... Read More