Markets closed out their best week of the year last week, buoyed by higher oil prices and positive economic data that reassured some recession worriers.  For the week, the S&P increased 2.84%, the Dow grew 2.62%, and the NASDAQ added 3.85%. Click here to read the full article.

Markets ended another volatile week lower despite a bounce in oil prices.  For the week, the S&P 500 lost 0.81%, the Dow fell 1.43%, and the NASDAQ dropped 0.59%. Click here to read the full article.

Markets dropped last week on mixed economic data and a big selloff in the tech sector amid weak earnings.  For the week, the S&P 500 lost 3.10%, the Dow fell 1.59%, and the NASDAQ dropped 5.44%. Click here to read the full article.

After a volatile week, markets regained some steam, helped by a recovery in oil prices and some upbeat earnings reports. For the week, the S&P 500 gained 1.41%, the Dow grew 0.66%, and the NASDAQ added 2.29%. Click here to read the full article.

In light of all the events that have dominated the headlines in recent weeks, we felt this was a good time to reach out and share our perspectives on handling volatility in today’s markets. Conference Call: Perspectives on Volatility, Corrections, and Challenging Markets

Stocks closed down again Friday ahead of the long holiday weekend after disappointing earnings, more China worries, and plunging oil prices added to fears about slowing global growth.  For the week, the S&P 500 dropped 2.17%, the Dow fell 2.19%, and the NASDAQ lost 3.34%. Click here to read the full article.