“The average long-term experience in investing is never surprising, but the short-term experience is always surprising.” – Charley D. Ellis, CFA, Founder of Greenwich Associates To say that financial markets...
The end of the second quarter was a welcome sight for investors following a dreadful first quarter, where markets declined swiftly and sharply. ...
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines déjà vu as a) the illusion of remembering scenes and events when experienced for the first time and b) a feeling...
“To prove that Wall Street is an early omen of movements still to come in GNP (gross national product), commentators quote economic studies...
In the era of the Trump presidency, headlines abound that can drive markets up one minute and down the next. At times it...
Unlike the Lexus car commercial with the slogan, “A December to Remember”, the fourth quarter of 2018 was one we would all like...
After several years of strong market growth, global equities came under pressure in the fourth quarter due to a host of factors. Equity...
“We always live in an uncertain world. What is certain is that the United States will go forward over time.” ~ Warren Buffett,...
The main theme in the second quarter could best be described by the three T’s: trade, tariffs, and tweets. Although not as severe...
It was a tumultuous start to the year, as volatility increased from the historically low levels experienced in 2016 and 2017. Stocks started...