Market Commentary
2019 Mid-Year Investment Update â âFor the Recordâ
As we conclude Quarter 2 and look forward to the remainder of 2019, the S&P 500 just posted its best first half market performance in 22 years. This comes on the heels of an extremely volatile Q4 2018 due to slowing global growth concerns, trade issues and tariff talks, and a flat/inverted yield curve that…
Read MoreIs now a good time to invest?
Q: Is now a good time to invest? Jerrod Ferguson: âThe answer to this question always depends on one thing: When will you need to use the money? Once we know your time horizon and long term financial goals, we can determine how much risk you should take on those investments. If youâre going…
Read MoreInvestment Update – Quarter 1
The end of 2017 brings to a close one of the best years for global equity markets in nearly a decade. I like to think of 2017 similar to the climb to the top of a rollercoaster. People were excited, it was a slow and steady climb, and there wasnât much in the way of…
Read MoreMarket Update-Q4, The Final Stretch
The third quarter has come to an end and the holiday season is quickly approaching. Markets have continued to impress year-to-date and according to Raymond James Chief Investment Strategist, Jeff Saut, âEvidence suggests investors are witnessing the biggest bull market on record1.â Here is a recap of where various market indexes have performed through September,…
Read MoreMid-Year Investment Update
Automation is currently impacting our global economies. In an article published by The Economist, titled âTaking Flight,â the evolution of drone technology is discussed in great detail. Until recently, the marketplace for drones had been divided into two main spaces, toys and weapons. The vast majority of worldwide spending on drones (approximately 90%) can be…
Read MoreTHE TRUMP ERA – How the new Presidency may impact the American economy, and what that means for you
The first three months of the Trump presidency have been politically tumultuous and divisive. Opinions on the work he has done so far, and the work he has planned for the future have been far-reaching, and are being debated everywhere from our newsrooms to our living rooms. It can be challenging sometimes, to cut through…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about the Brexit
There is no doubt that if you have been paying attention to the news in the last several weeks, you have been hearing a great deal of discussion about âThe Brexitâ. Opinions on this historic vote have been swift, diverse, and contentious. Politicians, economists, and public figures throughout Europe and the world have been campaigning…
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