After at least four consecutive weeks of growth, the three major domestic indexes all lost ground this week.  The S&P 500 was down 0.44%, the Dow lost 0.49%, and the NASDAQ declined 0.15%.  Meanwhile, international stocks in the MSCI EAFE grew by 0.38%. Click here to read the full article.

On Wednesday, March 1, the three major domestic indexes all had their best performance in 2017 and reached record highs yet again.  In fact, the S&P 500 hit 2,400 for the first time ever on the same day the Dow went above 21,000 for the first time.  While the markets cooled slightly on Thursday and […]

Tax season is in full swing — and the federal filing deadline is on Tuesday, April 18. As you prepare to file your taxes, we want to help you make the most of your available credits and deductions. After all, every dollar you do not spend on taxes is one you can potentially invest toward […]

Once again, domestic markets reached record highs last week.  The S&P 500 was up by 0.69% and the NASDAQ increased by 0.12%.  With its 0.96% week-over-week growth, the Dow has posted gains for 11 straight days and is currently experiencing its longest record streak since 1987.  On the other hand, international equities in the MSCI […]

Another week, another round of records highs.  Despite concerns about how France’s upcoming presidential election could affect the European Union’s stability, U.S. stocks ended the week up yet again.  The S&P 500 gained 1.51%, the Dow added 1.75%, and the NASDAQ increased 1.82%- growth that represents record highs for all three indexes.  International equities in […]

The political world has presented many topics of conversation lately.  But one discussion has been relatively quiet: tax reform.  Last week, however, the president announced that a “phenomenal” tax plan is forthcoming, and domestic markets responded by reaching record highs.  In fact, we saw positive market performance even before the announcement, as the S&P 500 […]