This week marks the 33rd anniversary of Black Monday, one of the most infamous trading days in market history. On October 19, 1987, the S&P 500 lost…

The third quarter was strong for the markets with most major asset classes delivering positive returns. High growth stocks did particularly well, as the…

After experiencing the largest decline of activity since the Great Depression, the economy appears to have recovered some lost ground. Leading into the last days of the third quarter, economists have been projecting…

With the first Presidential debate one week away, the focus on the election is likely to intensify. Many investors are concerned about the potential impact on their portfolio, and the financial media knows exactly how…

After a blistering summer rally, the high-flying growth stocks of the Nasdaq 100 hit a wall in early September. In just three trading days, the index saw its value drop by more than 10%, exceeding a threshold…

With the election just months away, many investors are contemplating how the outcome might impact their investments. For many people, politics can elicit strong emotions. Passion, properly channeled, can lead to major…

Late yesterday it was announced that the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) will be undergoing a major facelift. The update was prompted by Apple’s decision to undergo a 4-for-1 stock split, a move that would have materially…

Despite all the craziness in the equity markets in 2020, bonds have largely done their job of reducing overall portfolio volatility. Most sectors of the bond market have actually done very well and have aided in portfolio…