FINANCIAL BLOG

One of the popular questions we’ve received lately is what do stocks do after the first rate hike?

Global stock markets are off to a strong start in 2021 as the world begins to emerge from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The major United States markets were higher this week. The S&P 500 Index was this week’s best performing major index while the Nasdaq...

The outstanding fourth-quarter earnings season we had in 2020 is a tough act to follow, but 2021’s first quarter has the makings of...

The major United States markets were mostly higher this week. The Nasdaq Composite was the best performing index...

he U.S. economy’s recovery from the pandemic continues to surpass our expectations, aided by the accelerating vaccine distribution...

The major United States and international markets were higher this week...

There is a growing debate over whether an expanding economy, in conjunction with fiscal and monetary stimulus, may cause inflation...

Major United States markets were mixed this week. U.S. small caps (Russell 2000 Index) have been the worst performing index for two...

The folks at Goldman Sachs recently announced a 2021 growth target for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 8% (Q4/Q4).

The bear market ended one year ago this week, finishing one of the fastest and most vicious bear markets of all-time...

All major United States markets declined this week. U.S. small caps (Russell 2000 Index) were last week’s best performing index...

One year ago yesterday was one of the worst days in the history of the stock market, with the Dow losing 12.9%, the fourth worst day ever.

This week, the Federal Reserve (Fed) meets for their two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting...

Few equity sectors on earth have been as poor as European financials since the Global Financial Crisis.

All major United States and international markets were positive this week. US small caps, as denoted by the Russell 2000 Index...

The Nasdaq officially moved into correction territory, down more than 10% from the all-time high.

The 10-year Treasury yield continues to climb higher, but remains low by historical standards.

Fourth-quarter earnings season is in the home stretch, and it’s been a good one. After raising our 2021 earnings forecast...

All major market indexes ended this week lower. The MSCI EM Emerging Markets index was the worst performer, falling over 6% this week.