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Stock Market Indices- Compare and Contrast

I am using this month’s client note to discuss and contrast a few closely followed U.S. equity indices; most notably the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DOW), the S&P 500 Index…
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Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Speaks!

The main market news in August was the Fed Chairman Powell stating that the FED will likely reduce interest rates in September 2025.  Every August, financial leaders from around the…
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Mid-Year 2025: What A 6 Months

The US stock markets started 2025 with a very strong 10% gain in January, only to correct (decline) by 12% from the start of the year and 16% from its…
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May 2025: Where We Stand Tariffs Can Be Terrifying

Trade tariff policy and inflation continue to drive market volatility. Capital markets have experienced some of the most volatility in recent memory due to the draconian tariff policies announced by…
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March 2025: Client Note

2025 started with a strong January after a 14% gain in 2024, only to give up most of 2025 gains by the beginning of March, as the table below displays. …
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January 2025: As We Turn The Page To A New Year

2024 was another stellar year for U.S. stock markets; the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DOW) posted a 13% gain, while the technology-heavy S&P 500 Index posted a whopping 23% gain.…