Latest Economic Data – Sooner than Later?

Latest Economic Data – Sooner than Later?

Recap: Slower Economic Growth? Most major U.S. equity benchmarks closed lower over the holiday-shortened trading week, but still managed to end May with modest gains. Contrary to the past six weeks, value stocks outperformed growth stocks, and smaller-cap stocks...
Do Not Ignore Seasonal Trends

Do Not Ignore Seasonal Trends

Market Recap – Markets Up on Strong Q1 Earnings Results It was another positive week for equity investors, with the DJIA turning in its best weekly gain since December and its 4th consecutive weekly gain. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 recorded its 3rd consecutive...
Inflation Jitters: Did The Market Overreact?

Inflation Jitters: Did The Market Overreact?

Market Recap The stock market closed out another positive week, bolstered by a flurry of corporate earnings reports and key economic indicators. Small-cap stocks outshined the larger-cap ones during the second-most active week of the earnings season. Apple gave...
Cash Is King

Cash Is King

Market Recap Equity markets continued to struggled this week, as geopolitical concerns flared and a few household names reported weaker than expected earnings results. The S&P 500 recorded its worst week in about six months as it has fallen six days in a row – a...
Is Inflation Becoming a Problem Again?

Is Inflation Becoming a Problem Again?

Market Recap U.S. stock markets experienced another down week as investors grappled with worrisome inflation data and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Interestingly, technology stocks held up better than the broader market, with growth stocks outperforming...