03|04|2016

Do headlines equal headwinds?

In a word, no.  Well, maybe… I guess it depends… I have to give you a reason to keeping reading, right? Every economic cycle is accompanied by its own...

03|04|2016

Home for Sale

As I was leaving for work this morning I noticed yet another home in my neighborhood up for sale, the house across the street has a SOLD sign on...

03|03|2016

GDP in the Spotlight

Last week marked the 3rd revision to 1st quarter GDP.  Each revision has just presented more and more bad news.  A deeper look into 1st quarter GDP, expectations for...

03|03|2016

Is 17,000 a Crossroads?

The week ended with a celebration of our independence and what better way to express independence then to have our free market environment cross a major threshold such as...

03|03|2016

Impact of a Global Economy

Last week came and went without much happening… yeah.  While the S&P 500 lost some weight last week, we saw several days of good news on the domestic front...

03|03|2016

Bipolar Week in Geopolitical Unrest

Every day came with reluctance from investors with a constant flow of geopolitical change. That being said, the S&P 500 still managed to end the week in positive territory....

03|03|2016

Can a Dove Kill a Bull?

Janet Yellen, dubbed a dove by many in the media may be the largest threat to the current bull market.  The threat does not come from acting in a...

03|03|2016

Primary – Tertiary Influences…

Many things impact equity markets on a daily basis.  Some have a great impact and some have very minimal impact.  Here are some explanations as to why. Primary Influence...

03|03|2016

Low Rates for Long???

Interest Rates as of 8/29/2014, www.oppenheimerfunds.com Recently we have seen the S&P 500 cross 2000 points, the Dow Jones at record highs, and domestic GDP at 4.2%.  Typically all...

03|03|2016

Irrational Exuberance

Stock prices have risen without a meaningful correction (in excess of 10%) for over 2 years.  Have stock prices grown to a level where irrational exuberance could spell a...