Markets Start Second-Half Slow WEEKLY UPDATE - JULY 11, 2017 As the country celebrated the Fourth of July last week, the markets experienced some volatility, though they finished a bit flat overall.[1] The Dow fell then rose to …
Market Volatility Returns
As Q2 ended, markets hit a six-week volatility high.[1]While the tech sector declined during the week, consumer discretionary and industrial sectors drove stocks higher on Friday.[2] On Friday, the tech-heavy NASDAQ slumped …
Women and Investing
Preparing for the future is one of the most important aspects of financial strategizing, and a lack of involvement often leaves women, in particular, potentially exposed to financial hardships later in life. Don't expect a spouse, …
Markets Slide Sideways
Last week, markets kept relatively quiet despite the continuing drop in oil prices. The S&P 500 rose by 0.21%, the Dow increased by 0.05%, and the NASDAQ - the week's best performer - jumped 1.84%.[1] Internationally, the MSCI …
Mixed Markets Continue
Markets remained mixed last week as the Dow closed at another record high, while the NASDAQ fell and the S&P 500 held steady.[1] By Friday, the Dow gained 0.52%, the NASDAQ fell -0.92%, and the S&P 500 gained a slight …
Mixed Markets. Mixed News.
Markets last week were mixed with leading tech stocks falling dramatically as some investors pulled profits.[1] The NASDAQ took the biggest hit, finishing 1.55% down on the week - its worst week of the year.[2] Meanwhile, the Dow …
Stocks Advance, Economy Softens
Last week, the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ closed at all-time record highs.[1] The S&P 500 rose 0.96%, the Dow gained 0.6%, and the NASDAQ grew by 1.54%.[2] Meanwhile, the MSCI EAFE gained 1.64% for the week.[3] Despite …
ABOUT THE NEW DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FIDUCIARY RULE
There are significant changes going into effect on Friday and the following is a summary of 8 points of the new rules. 1. As independent financial advisors, we have dedicated our career to putting the needs of clients first. …
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