Cracks Appearing

Cracks Appearing The stock market bucked the historical trend in October, rising 2.7% in one of the worst months for stock market performance (the 1929 crash, the 1987 crash, etc.) However, the market has been unable to maintain the good vibes into November, which is historically one of the best months for stocks. Go figure! […]
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Bottom Fishing

Bottom Fishing We’ve recently experienced a 10% market correction and that can feel unsettling. But keep this in mind: 10% corrections are normal, occurring about once every 12 to 18 months. In many ways, they’re healthy, helping to cool off excessive optimism and bring valuations back to more reasonable levels. The big question is, how […]
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Fear, Greed & the Average Investor

Fear, Greed & the Average Investor Understanding the role of fear and greed in the stock market is crucial for investors seeking to make good investment decisions. While these emotions can create opportunities, they can also lead to costly mistakes if not properly managed. Both fear and greed lead to extreme market conditions, which, in […]
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A New Lead Dog?

A New Lead Dog? It was a tumultuous week and although the S&P 500 was only down about 1% for the week and 3% from the all time closing high last week, it sure felt a lot worse. The S&P500 had broken key technical levels on Thursday and Friday was uneventful until the end of […]
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Is the Stock Market Dead?

Is the Stock Market Dead? Navigating the private markets amid a shrinking universe of public companies   For generations, the stock market has provided a pathway to the American dream. Millions of families have saved and invested in public companies, and as those businesses have grown, they’ve purchased homes, started their own businesses, sent their […]
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Photo Finish

Photo Finish There are a few stock market sayings that drive me crazy. One is ‘The stock market likes certainty’. I always ask, who doesn’t? Wouldn’t you like to know exactly what is going to happen? I sure would. Has that ever happened? Of course not! The market may like certainty, but certainty never exists. […]
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Bullish Post-Election; But Obstacles Remain

Bullish Post-Election; But Obstacles Remain We’ve held a positive outlook on the equity markets leading into the election, and recent developments have only strengthened our conviction. Here’s why we’re optimistic about continued growth in the U.S. Equity market: Strong Earnings Outlook: Corporate earnings for 2024 are solid, and forecasts for the remainder of this year […]
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