Domestic stocks leapt ahead last week as the latest jobs report inspired renewed confidence in our economic standing.  The S&P 500 added 3.54%, and the Dow gained 3.25%.  The NASDAQ erased its losses from February’s market correction to hit a new record close while growing 4.17% for the week.  International stocks in the MSCI EAFE […]

Volatility continued last week as markets posted their 1st weekly loss in 3 weeks.  Despite some recovery on Friday, the S&P 500 dropped 2.04%, the NASDAQ slipped 1.12%, and the Dow lost 3.05% for the week.  Internationally, the MSCI EAFE fell 2.91%. Click here to read the full article.

The countdown to tax day has begun. December 31, 2017 closed the books on the old year and started the 15 week clock to the federal tax filing day on April 17, 2018. Officially set for April 15 of every year, the IRS moved this year’s date to April 17, a Tuesday. April 15 this […]

Last week, the Presidents’ Day holiday meant markets were only open for 4 trading days, and during that time, we received comparatively few economic reports.  Nonetheless, major domestic indexes showed considerable volatility and posted losses for 3 straight days.  By Friday, however, stocks rebounded and ended the week in positive territory.  For the week, the […]

Markets rebounded last week, posting sizable gains and moving back into positive territory for the year.  All three domestic indexes experienced their largest weekly growth in years, despite losing some ground on Friday after news of additional indictments in the Russia investigation. Click here to read the full article.

Our Analysis of the Recent Market Turbulence The markets started 2018 with the wind in their sails, and investors watched as indexes continued their nearly straight-up trajectory from 2017. Then, after the S&P 500’s best January performance since 1997, stocks took a dive at the beginning of February.[1] On Monday, February 5, the Dow and […]