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With COVID-19 the recent market volatility, it's more important than ever to stay informed.  If you have any questions about any of this information and how it might apply to you, please give me a call at 585-586-5505, or send me an email at jason.grover@lpl.com.  I'd be happy to set up a complimentary digital consultation.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Welcome to the “New” Year, where we continue to talk about old issues. One of the most popular ole’ problems? Inflation. Inflation has been ringing in our ears for years now, but the tune seems to be getting louder by...

 

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Inflation is back, and it’s demanding our attention - again. As often as we try to cover our eyes and ears, the noise is not giving up. I want 2022 to be as peaceful as possible, which is why I will be spending the rest of this month going

 

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Welcome back! This week we will be drawing our attention to an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The Willow Center offers a range of emergency and non-emergency supportive services for...

 

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Welcome back! I know I mentioned that each of the charities in this month's blog series has some significance to me and my family, but not all of them are ones that I have experienced firsthand. Troubled youth organizations, such as...

 

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

It’s a new week, which means it's time to deep dive into a new organization. When I was deliberating on which organizations I wanted to work with this month, the Veterans Outreach Center immediately came to mind. I am a Veteran...

 

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Welcome back! As promised, I will be doing a deep dive into the organizations I listed last week - starting with Cobblestone Art Center. A friend of mine opened my eyes to this organization, and it’s safe to say, they are pretty...

 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The holiday season is upon us, and with the time for gifts comes the time for giving. That is why I have decided to dedicate this month to a series of charities that are significant to me, and my family, in unique ways. We all know my...

 

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

The last installment in our November Edu-Blog series on healthcare is dedicated to the stragglers. Remember that open enrollment closes on December 15th, 2021. We all know that enrolling in healthcare coverage is about as exciting as...

 

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

In Part 3 of our November Edu-Blog series on health insurance, I’m going to share some ideas on how to determine how you use your health insurance plan and how to get the most out of it by focusing on high deductibles, provider...

 

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

In Part 2 of our November Edu-Blog series on health insurance, I will go over two factors that I believe can help drive the cost of health insurance down on an individual basis. Now, these aren’t quick band-aid fixes; they simply...

 

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

In Part 1 of our November Edu-Blog series on health insurance, I want to start with the obvious. The healthcare industry was not ready for COVID-19, and therefore the future of health insurance is in flux. We expect to see a...

 

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

We started this month covering the COVID collapse and used that to explain why the market and its many movements are not something to fear. Instead, I hope I have shown you that there are two sides to every coin. And while we most...

 

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

This feels like a topic we’ll never get away from, no matter how old we get. It follows us everywhere. We heard it from our mothers, our teachers, our coaches. Throughout life, it was: discipline, discipline, discipline. Nowadays...

 

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Last week we talked about everyone’s least favorite subject: the COVID collapse. But more importantly, we talked about why it shouldn’t be everyone’s least favorite subject. Like I said in the previous blog posts,...

 

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Let’s be real. The COVID collapse is probably the last thing on everyone’s “to-talk-about” list. We’ve heard enough; we’ve seen enough. We’ve screamed enough. I don’t blame you. This time...

 

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Wealth is More Than Money - Asking Questions Now that we’ve come to the end of our blog series, you might have a few questions. I’m here to tell you - that’s a good thing. Asking questions is the last topic on our...

 

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Wealth is More Than Money - Harmony in The Home Last week we talked all about prioritization and how doing it well can help generate wealth in unexpected ways. This week, we’re going to go over yet another non-financial means of...

 

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Wealth is More Than Money - Prioritizing This month, I decided to share some lifestyle ideas I’ve had on my mind this year. You see, there are certain habits and behaviors that, while not directly related to finance, can spell...

 

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Wealth is More Than Money - Time Management Last week, we talked about how tackling burnout is one non-financial way to improve your overall wealth. This week, I want to talk about managing your most valuable non-financial asset - time...

 

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Wealth is More Than Money - Tackling Burnout When it comes to helping people reach their goals, most financial advisors tend to focus on areas like investing, tax planning, and other money-related topics. I am no exception. After all,...

 

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

What are the big things that people worried about finance tend to pay attention to? GDP and the S&P 500. Those are the titans that tell us when it’s time to tighten our bootstraps or go out and buy new ones. Before we move on,...

 

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

One big problem post-pandemic was our outlook on the American job market. Let’s be honest; we took a massive hit on unemployment and inevitably fell into a recession. I don’t mean to send you into cardiac arrest by...

 

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

It’s an excellent time to be alive - it’s also the easiest time to be alive. If you’re so eager to go back into those “good old days'' we talked about, it’s important to remember that they didn’t...

 

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

I know a lot of you might already disagree with the title - and I get it. Optimism being the new realism doesn’t exactly match our collective agreement that life (at least in 2020) was straight out of a bad movie. That’s...

 

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Inflation: Why We Shouldn’t Worry You made it through the end of this blog series, which means you’ve made it through another month of potential inflation, and you’re still alive! I’m proud of you! That...

 

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Inflation: Why It's Good Ah, now off to the good part. Last week we talked about all the reasons inflation is the bad guy, but it turns out that inflation does have some redeeming qualities. Again, inflation is like kids - doing things...

 

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Inflation: Why It’s Bad Inflation has a lot of effects positive and negative. Today, let’s focus on the latter! Don’t worry; I am not doing that just to ruin your day. We’re going to discuss the negative side...

 

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Inflation: What Is It and What Causes It Well, if you thought you were done hearing about inflation for a while, I’ve got bad news for you - it’s back! Honestly, if you think you will ever be done hearing about inflation,...

 

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

You know when you go to buy a shiny new phone and the salesman says to you, “only $100 a month with our new promotion!” That’s $100 less than the other carrier was going to charge. Woop woop! All of a sudden that...

 

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Last week we talked about diversification and how building a portfolio out of multiple categories and companies helps mitigate the risk of “putting all your eggs in one basket.” This week, we talk about rebalancing, which...

 

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket!” Whether it’s coming from your grandmother after she heard your teenage dream of being in a rock band or from a financial...

 

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Last week we talked about dollar-cost-averaging and compounding interest, two investment strategies that require setting aside emotions and riding the rollercoaster of the changing market. With these two, investors must avoid the fear...

 

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Last week we focused on the importance of managing emotions when it comes to the market. Of course, it would be wonderful if we all could keep our head level when it came to money, but it turns out we are human, instead. Annoying,...

 

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

This week, I want to wrap up our May series on behavioral investing by talking about successful long-term investors’ tried and true behaviors. I find this fascinating, and I’ve studied the temperament of some of the most...

 

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

In last week’s Edu-Blog, I promised to give you some ways to avoid getting emotional about the markets and investing in general. One of my favorite financial authors says something like; the performance of your investments...

 

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Last week, we started our monthly Edu-Blog series for May with a discussion on a financial advisor’s other roles, specifically that of a behavioral coach. In that discussion, we talked about the adverse effects sudden and...

 

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

OK folks, buckle up because we are going to talk about a topic that no one wants to say out loud. “What the heck do I pay you for?” OK, I said it; it’s out in the open now, so let’s go. But wait...I should say...

 

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

This month we’ve talked a lot about the tortoise and hare methods of investing. For our purposes, the hare is the speculator, and the tortoise is the investor. This week I’d like to share with you my specific approach to...

 

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

In the last two weeks, we focused on really understanding the difference between speculation and investing, the pros and cons of each, and how speculation differs from making informed decisions based on market research. This week, I...

 

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Last week we covered the basics of speculating and investing. Now that you know the difference, it’s time to look at which is “better.” I chuckle about this because I am firmly in the “investing is better” camp. Yet, in the interest of...

 

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

There has been a lot of chatter in the news lately about fast-growing companies that seem like a smart “bet,” think GameStop, Bitcoin, and overvalued IPOs. The scary part is that many investors are making changes to their...

 

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Volatility: The Silver Lining Playbook – Part 5 As promised, this week, I’m giving you the full playbook as a tool to still jangled nerves and perhaps even welcome volatility. Volatility: The Silver Lining Playbook...

 

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Volatility: The Silver Lining Playbook – Part 4 This week I will share the last three of the top ten reasons I believe we need to reframe our view on volatility, A.K.A., my “volatility silver lining playbook.” And the...

 

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Volatility: The Silver Lining Playbook – Part 3 Last week I shared the first four of the top ten reasons I believe we need to reframe our view on volatility, A.K.A. my “volatility silver lining playbook.” This week we...

 

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Volatility: The Silver Lining Playbook – Part 2 This week I will share the first four of the top ten reasons that I believe we need to reframe our view on volatility. I call this my “volatility silver lining playbook...

 

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Volatility: The Silver Lining Playbook – Part 1 Defining Volatility It goes without saying that volatility can be crazy-making. In our March Edu-Blog series, I am going to show you just how normal volatility is and that it is...

 

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Retirement in the New Normal: Part 4 In the last two blogs in this series, I shared seven tips on pandemic-proofing your retirement strategy. In this post I will share the final three with you. I cannot stress enough, the importance of...

 

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Retirement in the New Normal: Part 3 Last week, we started talking about some things to keep an eye on and approach differently in the “new normal”. For the next two weeks in our series, we will discuss additional things...

 

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Retirement in the New Normal: Part 2 Last week, we talked about plugging the dam of unexpected job loss or furlough. If that is part of your reality in the “new normal”, then that needs to be addressed. This week, we will...

 

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

We are all painfully aware that the pandemic and its effects have changed life as we know it for the foreseeable future, if not forever, and this includes how and when we retire. For that reason, our February Edu-Blog series will...

 

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Market Timing Madness What is Market Timing? Market timing is the strategy of making buying or selling decisions of financial assets by attempting to predict future market price movements. The prediction may be based on an outlook of...

 

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Money is Purchasing Power What is Purchasing Power? Purchasing power is the value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that a certain amount of money can buy. Purchasing power is important because, all...

 

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Diversification, Asset Allocation, and Rebalancing Diversification The practice of spreading money across different investments to reduce risk is known as diversification. By choosing the right group of investments, you can potentially...

 

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Risk and Volatility are Not the Same Part 1 of this month’s discussion will focus on risk vs. volatility. This month is the start of a new year and with a new year comes new beginnings and new opportunities to make the most out...

 

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Part 4 of our month-long discussion on year-end tax strategies will focus on using estate and gift tax planning. The techniques below are things that should be reviewed with your accountant as we are not tax advisors. The information...

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Part 3 of our month-long discussion on year-end tax strategies will focus on using charitable gifts to reduce your tax liability. The techniques below are things that should be reviewed with your accountant as we are not tax advisors....

 

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

In Part 2 of our month long discussion on year-end tax strategies we will put tax policy aside and talk more about income tax planning using blocking and tackling techniques. These techniques are things that should be reviewed with...

 

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

In Part 1 of our Edu-Blog series for December on year-end tax strategies we will take a look at the possibility of changes to the tax law and how to prepare for them. We all know that each president has their own policys around just...

 

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The last installment in our November Edu-Blog series on healthcare is dedicated to the stragglers. Remember that open enrollment closes on December 15th, 2020. We all know that enrolling in healthcare coverage is about as exciting as...

 

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

In Part 3 of our November Edu-Blog series on health insurance, I’m going to share some ideas on how to both determine how you use your health insurance plan and how to get the most out of it by focusing on high deductibles,...

 

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

In Part 2 of our November Edu-Blog series on health insurance, I’m going to go over two factors that I believe can help drive the cost of health insurance down on an individual basis. Now, these aren’t quick band-aid fixes,...

 

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

In Part 1 of our November Edu-Blog series on health insurance, I want to start with the obvious. The healthcare industry was not ready for COVID-19 and therefore the future of health insurance is in flux. We expect to see a...

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

In the final October edition of our Managing Election Hysteria Edu-Blog we will take a look at the theory that the markets can predict the next president. It seems rather far fetched, I know, however history has a different tale to...

 

Friday, October 23, 2020

In the second week of our Managing Election Hysteria Edu-Blog we are going to talk about how the markets and election seasons effect each other. Many people wonder if politics really drive the market, or if it is the other way...

 

Friday, October 16, 2020

If you are like me, you are probably suffering from election exhaustion. It seems like everywhere we turn the media is bombarding us with information, speculation, and drama surrounding the 2020 election. The media can be a Dr. Jekyll...

 

Monday, October 12, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks staged a powerful rally last week, riding a wave of optimism over the prospect of the passage of a new fiscal stimulus bill.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.27%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

 

Monday, October 5, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks advanced last week, propelled by hopes that legislators may reach an agreement for a new fiscal stimulus package and optimism generated by a few corporate deal announcements and initial public offerings....

 

Monday, September 28, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks were mixed last week as worries that stretched from Washington D.C., where prospects of a new fiscal stimulus bill dimmed, to Europe, which saw an increase of new COVID-19 cases.The Dow Jones Industrial...

 

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

What We’ve Learned The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of 2020 Let’s go back to February 19, 2020. Life was pretty good, wasn’t it? We were still in a solid yet slowing bull market. Sure, we were hearing the pundits grumble about the...

 

Monday, September 21, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks slipped as the technology sector remained under pressure and a mid-week announcement by the Federal Reserve failed to inspire investors.The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.03%, while the Standard...

 

Monday, September 14, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks traveled a volatile path last week as investors appeared concerned about the upcoming elections, an uncertain economy, and more delays with additional fiscal stimulus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

 

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

The Week on Wall Street A late week sell-off sent stocks broadly lower as investors took some profits after stocks reached all-time highs earlier in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.82%, while the Standard & Poor’s...

 

Monday, August 31, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks advanced relentlessly last week on positive COVID-19 developments, encouraging economic data, and a supportive policy shift in the Fed’s approach to its target inflation rate. The Dow Jones Industrial...

 

Monday, August 24, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks powered to another week of gains as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite set multiple new record highs along the way.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was essentially unchanged while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

 

Monday, August 17, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStock prices drifted higher in an otherwise quiet news week, as a slowdown in new COVID-19 cases outweighed a Congressional impasse on a new fiscal-spending measure. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.81%...

 

Monday, August 10, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetOverlooking stalled efforts by Congress to pass a new fiscal stimulus bill, stocks marched higher last week with the Dow Jones Industrials leading the way and the NASDAQ Composite setting multiple fresh record...

 

Monday, August 3, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks were mixed last week amid a busy week of earnings, some troubling economic data, and seemingly little progress on a new fiscal stimulus package.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.16%, while the...

 

Monday, July 27, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks slipped in the final days of trading last week on higher jobless claims and rising tensions in the U.S.-China relationship. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.76%, while the Standard & Poor's 500...

 

Monday, July 20, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStocks were mixed last week as investors reacted to positive economic data, progress on a COVID-19 vaccine, and the continued nationwide increase in COVID-19 cases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.29%,...

 

Monday, July 13, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStock prices notched solid gains last week, looking past an increase in COVID-19 cases and any potential economic concerns raised by the trend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.96%, while the...

 

Monday, July 6, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetIn a holiday-shortened week, stock prices turned higher as encouraging economic data outweighed an increase in COVID-19 cases and a rollback in economic re-openings.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.25%,...

 

Monday, June 29, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetA jump in COVID-19 cases dampened investor enthusiasm last week, sending stock prices lower on worries that rising infections could derail the economic recovery. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped 3.31%,...

 

Monday, June 22, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStocks moved higher last week on news of more Federal Reserve market support and diminished concerns that new COVID-19 cases might lead to another economic shutdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.04%,...

 

Monday, June 15, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetInvestor sentiment turned negative last week, amid an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in states where reopening has been underway as well as a subdued economic forecast from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones...

 

Monday, June 8, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetA positive jobs report sent stocks soaring last Friday, capping a solid week as evidence of a global economic recovery outweighed concerns over civil unrest and tensions with China.The Dow Jones Industrial...

 

Monday, June 1, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetThe shortened week, which began with a powerful two-day rally of trading, was enough to drive the markets into another week of solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.75%, while the Standard &...

 

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetUpbeat comments by the Federal Reserve Chairman and more signs of an economic turnaround combined to help fuel a powerful rally in the stock market last week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.29%, while...

 

Monday, May 18, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStocks drifted lower last week, weighed down by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's unsettling comments on the economy and signs of renewed tensions with China.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.65%,...

 

Monday, May 11, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetDespite a historic downturn in employment, stocks managed to climb higher last week as investors were emboldened by the pace of economic re-openings, both here and abroad.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2...

 

Monday, May 4, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStock prices ended the week slightly lower, despite news of positive results from a test trial of a COVID-19 drug treatment and several states easing their economic lockdowns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

 

Monday, April 27, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStock prices bounced around last week as investors reacted to wild swings in the price of oil and reports that called into question the efficacy of two potential virus treatments.The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

 

Monday, April 20, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStock prices pushed higher last week as news of a White House plan to reopen the economy and reports of a potential COVID-19 treatment helped the market overcome weak economic data and an ugly start to the...

 

Monday, April 13, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetThe stock market staged a broad rally this week, buoyed by the prospect that COVID-19's grip on the nation may be easing and news of another Federal Reserve program to help stabilize businesses.The Dow Jones...

 

Monday, April 6, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetModest declines in stock prices this week masked the volatile inter- and intraday price swings as investors digested poor economic data and a warning from the president that the worst days of the COVID-19...

 

Monday, March 30, 2020

An open-ended commitment by the Federal Reserve to support American businesses and capital markets along with the passage of a $2 trillion aid package improved investor sentiment and drove a strong rally in stock prices. The Dow Jones...

 

Monday, March 23, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetThe stock market suffered through another volatile week as it wrestled with the health and economic fallout of the domestic spread of the coronavirus. Swift and decisive actions by the Federal Reserve and policy...

 

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Our everyday lives have changed dramatically over the last few weeks as we work together to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We know these efforts are necessary, but they also have come at a cost.Global economic growth has...

 

Friday, March 20, 2020

When the markets turn as volatile and confusing as they have over the last few weeks, even the most patient investors may come to question the wisdom of the investment plan they’ve been following. At Grover Financial Services,...

 

Monday, March 16, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetMarkets remained exceptionally volatile, buffeted by the spreading impact of coronavirus, uncertain responses from federal policymakers, and the sudden drop in oil prices.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 10...

 

Sunday, March 15, 2020

I want to share information about the steps we’ve taken to minimize any potential impact to our clients as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and maximize our efforts to keep our team and clients safe. This event,...

 

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Yesterday – March 9 – is the eleventh anniversary of the crescendo of global panic that marked the bottom of the bear market of 2007-09. It is to me a thing of the most wonderful irony that the world has elected to...

 

Monday, March 9, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetHeightened coronavirus fears, falling yields, and Super Tuesday primary results sent stocks on a rollercoaster ride of sharp price swings, leaving stocks marginally higher for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial...

 

Monday, March 2, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStocks fell sharply last week as Wall Street considered how the coronavirus outbreak might influence global business activity and household spending.The selloff became a correction for the U.S. markets. The S&P...

 

Monday, February 24, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetTraders paid close attention to coronavirus developments and earnings last week, while wondering how the former might eventually impact the latter. Concern over updated infection numbers moderated risk appetite.A...

 

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetDaily headlines about the coronavirus had little impact on stock market averages last week. Earnings and mergers had more influence. All three Wall Street benchmarks improved. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.21%,...

 

Monday, February 10, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStocks advanced four days out of five during the past market week, erasing the losses of the week before. The Nasdaq Composite surged 4.04%, the S&P 500 3.17%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 3.00%. Foreign...

 

Monday, February 3, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStock benchmarks declined for a second straight week as coronavirus news tempered risk appetite.The S&P 500 fell 2.14% on the week. The Nasdaq Composite dipped 1.76%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, 2.55%....

 

Monday, January 27, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetStock prices fell last week as investors considered the potential health and economic risks of the flu-like coronavirus.Foreign stock markets, as tracked by the broad MSCI EAFE index, fell 1.03% for the week....

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetTraders were in an upbeat mood last week, reacting to news out of Washington: the signing of the phase-one trade deal between the U.S. and China as well as the Senate passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement...

 

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

The Week on Wall StreetThe market had a choppy five days, with traders reacting to geopolitical developments and weaker-than-expected jobs data. Even so, the three major U.S. equity indices posted weekly gains and continued their...

 

Monday, January 6, 2020

The Week on Wall Street Stocks descended from record highs Friday, as traders reacted to a U.S. drone strike that killed Iran's top military officer. Oil prices rose more than 3% following the breaking news.[1] Wall Street benchmarks...

 

Monday, December 30, 2019

What Drove the Markets? Four factors influenced investment performance in 2019: a shift in U.S. monetary policy, the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China, earnings, and the economy. Stocks reached record highs in 2019. The...

 

Monday, December 16, 2019

The Week on Wall Street The U.S. and China announced a limited trade agreement last week. That news lifted U.S. and foreign stocks, leading to weekly gains. Advancing 0.91% on the week, the Nasdaq Composite outperformed the S&P 500...

 

Monday, December 9, 2019

The Week on Wall Street Key Wall Street benchmarks were up and down last week – or rather down and then up. A Tuesday retreat was offset by a Friday rally spurred by the Department of Labor’s November jobs report. While the S&P 500...

 

Monday, December 2, 2019

The Week on Wall Street As November wrapped up, U.S. equity benchmarks advanced. Stocks were again aided by a sense of optimism that a preliminary U.S.-China trade deal could be near. For the week, the Nasdaq Composite added 1.87%;...

 

Monday, November 4, 2019

The Week on Wall Street A better-than-forecast jobs report prompted a stock market rally Friday, two days after traders witnessed another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite ended the week...