Another strong month for U.S. equities as all three indexes we follow were up strong on the back of strong corporate earnings. Global equities did not fare as well as the MSCI EAFE was down for the month. Our bond index, while still down for the year, was higher in August. Dollar strength continued … Read More
Financial Market Outlook
Monthly Stock Market Review – July 2018
Stock market returns were strong in the month of July with all four US equity indexes we follow posting solid gains. Global markets were just as strong with the MSCI World and MSCI EAFA higher for the month. After a surge of strength earlier this year the US dollar was slightly lower. Finally, … Read More
Monthly Stock Market Review – June 2018
June results could best be described as mixed. For equities global markets were down, as was the Dow Industrials in contrast with the three S&P indices we follow – 400, 500, 600 – which were all modestly positive for the month. The strength of the US dollar continued as commodity strength waned. … Read More
Stock Market Outlook 2017 – Where Do We Go From Here? It Depends
“The markets are a classroom where lessons are taught every day. The keys to investment success lie in observing and learning.” – Howard MarksLife and investing are long ballgames." Julian Robertson"Diversification is accepting good enough while missing out on extraordinary so you can avoid … Read More
Savings Alone Won’t Pay For College
The importance of a college education in today’s society is greater than ever. Unfortunately, as the importance rises, so do the costs. Our future generations are shackled by the strong demand for higher education that leaves them unduly burdened with massive debt.The enormity of the financial … Read More