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Patience and Poise Is Required… Still Positive but Expect More Sobering Returns for the Year
“Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections, or trying to anticipate corrections, than has been lost in corrections themselves.”- Peter Lynch, well-known investor Market Shows Resiliency Once again, the U.S. stock market proved to be...
Headlines Creating Jitters and Volatility… Positive Longer-Term Story Remains Intact
What goes up must come downSpinnin’ wheel got to go ‘roundTalkin’ ‘bout your troubles it’s a cryin’ sinRide a painted pony let the spinnin’ wheel spinDid you find the directing sign on theStraight and narrow highwayWould you mind a reflecting signJust let it shine...
Off To a Rough Start To The Year…Patience Should Be Rewarded As 2022 Evolves
Come writers and criticsWho prophesize with your penAnd keep your eyes wideThe chance won’t come againAnd don’t speak too soonFor the wheel’s still in spin –Lyrics taken from Bob Dylan’s 1964 classic song, “Times They Are A-Changin’ A look At The S&P 5001 We...
Fantastic Close To 2021… What’s in Store For 2022?
“You got to let me know…should I stay or should I go?” - Lyrics from the 1980’s hit song from The Clash The S&P 500 finished the year in strong fashion, posting another record close at the end of December. This marked its 70th new high during the year and resulted...
Great Year So Far for Returns in 2021, Despite a Weak Close to November… Can the Good Times Continue?
“Profits should be based not on optimism but on arithmetic.” – Ben Graham Equity returns have been spectacular in 2021, with the S&P 500 up over 23% through November.1 The index has established 65 new highs so far this year; the second most new highs recorded in a...
Inflation Setting In – Raising Expectations
Inflation pressures are building. People across the spectrum are asking what inflation will look like going forward. I don’t think that is the proper, operative question to ask. I think it’s more important to ask, “How long 2%+ inflation will be with us, and what will...
