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May 2020
Markets React to Positive Outlook – Weekly Update – May 26th, 2020
Upbeat comments by the Federal Reserve Chairman and more signs of an economic turnaround combined to help fuel a powerful rally in the stock market last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.29%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 3.20%. The [...]
3 Tools to Help Survive Hard Times
Since there is so much uncertainty right now, many are making predictions about where the economy is headed, when the virus will subside, and when we will return to “normal.” While no one can be sure, it’s worth considering the future when planning [...]
“Never Bet Against America”
Although we're living in an unprecedented time, it’s not the first time that America has seen a crisis. It’s important to remember that when people talk about recovery, it's a question of "when" not "if." America has gone through numerous wars and hardships [...]
A Primer on Dividends
When interest rates start trending lower, many of my clients come to me with questions about income-generating investments, like dividend-yielding stocks. Depending on your risk tolerance and long-term goals, dividend-yielding stocks may play a role in your portfolio. But first, let me lay [...]
Powell Somber on Recovery – Weekly Update – May 18th, 2020
Stocks drifted lower last week, weighed down by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s unsettling comments on the economy and signs of renewed tensions with China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.65%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 retreated 2.26%. The Nasdaq Composite [...]
Tax Minimization in 2020 and Beyond
As the coronavirus spread, the government stepped in with unprecedented economic interventions, from direct payments to Americans, to relief for businesses. While these measures may be necessary to mitigate the damage done by the virus and the economic shutdown, they’ve also resulted in [...]
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
What’s the difference? What do these terms mean for you? The COVID-19 outbreak has put tremendous pressure on stock prices, prompting some investors to blindly and indiscriminately sell positions at a time when the entire market is trending lower. Worried investors believe "this [...]
Jobs Down, Stocks Up – Weekly Update – May 11th, 2020
Despite a historic downturn in employment, stocks managed to climb higher last week as investors were emboldened by the pace of economic re-openings, both here and abroad. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.56%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 3.50%. The [...]
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