From domestic unrest to international terrorism, last week provided many headlines that could easily rattle the markets.  While we did see days with volatility and declines, the major indexes remained relatively flat.  For the week, the Dow was down 0.84%, the S%P 500 dropped 0.65%, and the NASDAQ fell 0.64%.  On the international front, the […]

Last week, rising tension between North Korea and the U.S. rattled the world’s markets.  As the two countries traded tough words, concerns escalated and markets reacted emotionally to the news.  Though stress is building internationally, we remain committed to focusing on the market fundamentals that drive long-term value. Click here to read the full article.

Another week of economic performance brought more news that the markets continue their bullish streak.  After eight consecutive record-high closings, the Dow rose above 22,000 for the first time ever and finished the week up 1.20%.  The S&P 500 was up 0.19% for the week, and the NASDAQ slightly fell by 0.36%.  Meanwhile, the MSCI […]

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Last week, markets marched ahead within a busy reporting week.  The Dow rose 1.16% to close Friday on another new high.  The S&P 500 notched a record high during the week, despite closing the week slightly down 0.02%.  Meanwhile, the NASDAQ slipped 0.20%, and the MSCI EAFE rose 0.21%. Click here to read the full […]

Last week, the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ again hit record highs.  The midweek peaks fell by Friday, though market performance remained strong.  By week’s end, the Dow dropped 0.27%, and the S&P 500 and NASDAQ dipped on Friday but closed up 0.54% and 1.19%, respectively.  The MSCI EAFE finished with a 0.46% increase. Click […]