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Domestic indexes posted strong results on Friday, May 4, as the latest labor report data lessened investors’ concerns about inflation and interest rates. Nonetheless, stocks had mixed results last…
KenMay 8, 2018
We just finished the busiest week of 1st quarter earnings season, and although many companies shared positive results, stock indexes experienced modest declines.1 The S&P 500 lost 0.01%, the…
KenMay 1, 2018
Stocks posted moderate gains last week, as the S&P 500 added 0.52%, the Dow increased 0.42%, and the NASDAQ rose 0.56%.1 International stocks in the MSCI EAFE followed suit,…
KenApril 24, 2018
How does the new tax bill affect 529 Savings Plans and what impact do you feel it will have on the markets/economy? Under the new plan, up to $10,000 of…
KenApril 17, 2018
Domestic stocks lost ground last week as trade war concerns continued to rattle investors. With these declines, the Dow officially moved back into correction territory.1 For the week, the…
KenApril 10, 2018
Markets were closed on March 30 for Good Friday, but in the four days of trading, stocks recovered some of this year’s losses.1 For the week, the S&P 500…
KenApril 3, 2018
Markets experienced significant declines last week. The S&P 500 lost 5.95%, the Dow dropped 5.66%, and the NASDAQ declined 6.54%.1 With these losses, all 3 domestic indexes had their…
KenMarch 27, 2018
Markets were up on Friday, but domestic stocks lost ground for the week as political turmoil and potential trade wars weighed on investors’ minds.1 The S&P 500 dropped 1.24%,…
KenMarch 20, 2018
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%.1 The NASDAQ…
KenMarch 13, 2018