The Week on Wall Street Stock 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 …
Markets React to Oil Prices
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 …
First Post-COVID-19 Data Arrives
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 …
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
The COVID-19 outbreak has put tremendous pressure on stock prices, prompting some investors to blindly and indiscriminately sell positions at a time when the entire market is trending lower. Worried investors believe "this time …
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Special Update: Quarterly Report
The Week on Wall Street Modest 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 …
What To Know About The COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
Key Provisions of the CARES Act As I'm sure you know, the $2 trillion "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security" ("CARES") Act was recently signed into law. The CARES Act is designed to help those most impacted by the …
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Congress Approves Stimulus
Congress Approves Stimulus 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 …
What to Consider When Selling Your Home
This time of year, I always ask my clients the same question: Do you know how the capital gains from the sale of your primary residence will be taxed? It may seem like a simple question, but if you're considering selling your …
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