January 2019

The extent of the fourth quarter selloff in stocks was surprising let alone unnerving. From an all-time high of 2930 September 20th, the S&P stock index closed Christmas Eve at 2350, down nearly 20% over that span. No sector was spared. I’m not going to spend time...

December 2018

Through 11/23, one of the largest Dow components and one of the largest NASDAQ components shed more than 25% of their respective share prices in just over 60 days. Amazing the influence a few companies have on the total stock market. Stay nimble, be tactical and know...

November 2018

Now is no time to retreat. Volatility makes us all uncomfortable. Corrections are part of bull markets. What’s happening right now has more to do with sector rotation than another 2008. Stay nimble, be tactical and try to keep your wits about you.

October 2018

Federal Reserve Chairman Powell said just last week that the United States is experiencing a remarkably positive set of economic circumstances. ISM non-manufacturing report for September came in at 59.8 a mere 2 points lower than the record setting number for August....

October 2018

October is historically a very volatile month for stocks. What should you expect this October? I suspect it will likely play out much like the majority of past Octobers. Avoid being spooked during this month of ghosts and goblins. Market fundamentals remain intact and...