by arleneadmin | Oct 28, 2024 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Stocks have done so well this year that it’s fair to say market participants haven’t feared much. But just because risks haven’t affected markets lately doesn’t mean they won’t in the future. In that “spirit,” as Halloween approaches, we...
by arleneadmin | Oct 21, 2024 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version The bar for third quarter earnings is low, with analysts currently expecting only about a 3% increase in S&P 500 earnings per share (EPS). That low bar and a supportive economic environment points to potential upside. However, stocks may...
by arleneadmin | Oct 21, 2024 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
The bar for third quarter earnings is low, with analysts currently expecting only about a 3% increase in S&P 500 earnings per share (EPS). That low bar and a supportive economic environment points to potential upside. However, stocks may already be pricing in...
by arleneadmin | Sep 30, 2024 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version When it comes to investing, gold may be the antithesis of artificial intelligence (AI). The precious metal has acted as a store of value for thousands of years with zero technological innovation — gold is discovered, not developed. Gold is...
by arleneadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | Research, Weekly Market Commentary
Of course, last week’s headliner was Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve (Fed) cutting rates by a half percent on Wednesday, September 18, the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020. The Fed “pause” ended at 423 days and now stands as the...
