U.S. markets were up again last week, as major indexes posted their 4th weekly gains in a row.  In fact, the S&P 500 was no longer in correction territory at Friday’s close-and was in the middle of its best yearly start since 1987. Click here to read the full article.

After months of volatility, markets relaxed a bit last week.  For the first time since October, the S&P 500 went 5 days without a 1% gain or loss.  The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, also fell to lower than 20-in December, it spiked above 35. Click here to read the full article.

U.S. markets experienced more wild sessions last week before ending in positive territory as the recent turbulence continued.  In fact, we are currently in the middle of some of the most volatile market performance in more than eight years.  For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.86%, the Dow added 1.61%, and the NASDAQ increased […]

The close of the year provides an opportunity for investors to step back and consider the wider financial landscape.  This week, we’re reviewing some key issues that defined 2018, as well as some factors that may influence financial markets in the coming year. Click here to read the full article.

Last week, domestic markets had some of their worst performance in 10 years.  The S&P 500 lost 7.05%, the Dow declined 6.87%, and the NASDAQ dropped 8.36%.  All three indexes have now lost at least 8% in 2018.  On Friday, December 21, the NASDAQ entered a bear market, which means it’s at least 20% below […]

Last week brought more volatility to the markets.  While domestic indexes had some rallies as positive trade news emerged earlier in the week, by Friday, December 14, they had erased any gains.  The last time major U.S. indexes ended in correction territory was March 2016, meaning they are now at least 10% below their highs […]