March was another positive month for investors as the economy remained resilient to inflation and the broader markets excelled. Read More
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February 2024 Market Update: S&P 5000
Financial Planning, Investment Consulting
The stock market's slow start in January accelerated in February as the S&P 500 surpassed the 5000 level for the first time. Read More
January 2024 Market Update: Slow Start
Financial Planning, Investment Consulting
Despite economic data suggesting a "soft landing", 2024 is off to a shaky start as markets reacted to heightened geopolitical tensions and an anticipated delay in… Read More
December 2023 Market Update: The Gift of Gains
Financial Planning, Investment Consulting
The stock market extended its rally into December, posting 9 straight weeks of gains and closing out the year up 26.3%. Read More
November 2023 Market Update: The Streak Continues
Financial Planning, Investment Consulting
Following a somber October, stocks posted five straight weeks of gains and data suggests inflation is abating by consequence of tight monetary policy. Read More
October 2023 Market Update: More Tricks Than Treats
Financial Planning, Investment Consulting
The global stock market continues to suffer, experiencing its first 3-month losing streak since March of 2020, and the commodity markets were shaken amid the… Read More
September 2023 Market Update: Buzz Kill
Financial Planning, Investment Consulting
The pull back in August continued with a sobering September as the S&P 500 closed with its worst monthly performance in 2023 leading to a negative Q3. Read More
August 2023 Market Update: One Thing Led to Another
Financial Planning, Investment Consulting
The streak of positive months in the markets was dampened by a pull back in August. The S&P 500, foreign developed and emerging stock markets, and the bond market… Read More
July 2023 Market Update: Hot Streak
Financial Planning, Investment Consulting
The strong momentum in the markets continued in July as the S&P 500 closed higher for the fifth consecutive month and the DOW Jones Industrial Average boasted gains… Read More
June 2023 Market Update: Heating Up
Financial Planning, Investment Consulting
As Apple set records as the first company to ever close above $3 trillion valuation, it's high valuation reflected a strong month for all major stock markets. In… Read More