NEWS & COMMENTARY

Last month marked the 30-year anniversary of the October 1987 stock market plunge in which the major indices fell over 20% in a single day. It still remains the largest […]

Stocks continued to advance in the third quarter, with the S&P 500 index rising about 4%. That is a pretty strong result for the period, especially as August and September […]

After a relatively strong start to the summer season—with the S&P 500 index rising in June and July—stocks took a breather in August, finishing essentially flat. Small-cap stocks and energy […]

Both the stock and bond markets were kind to investors last month, posting reasonable gains for investors. This was a nice gift since — as we discussed in last month’s […]

As temperatures heat up across the country at this time of year, the pace of life often slows down as we seek to stay cool and savor the long days […]

Stocks have posted pretty solid returns since the surprise election of Donald Trump, with most indices rising in the double digits. The returns have been strong across most equity assets, […]

In managing clients’ assets, one of the most important decisions investment advisors make is choosing what types of investment vehicles to use to grow and protect those assets. While the […]

Stocks continued their post-election bounce, with the S&P 500 index adding another 6% in the first quarter, on top of the strong returns for November and December. There was a […]

Since the election, the U.S. stock market has been dubbed the “Teflon” market, with stocks on a relentless upward march in spite of the ongoing drama coming from the White […]