January 2018

Those of you that have read past market updates know that I spend a good deal of time reading regular publications written by some of the most respected economists, renowned private money managers and global market analysts. I do this to objectively take stock (no pun...

December 2017

Flattening yield curves, stock valuations, and yield spreads. I’m amazed how often I’m asked for my take on any (and there are others) of what I refer to as buzz phrases. Don’t get me wrong, it’s the world I live in and for those interested I’m more than happy to...

November 2017

There seems to be no letup in the strong economic data that continues to support a growing US economy and robust stock market. Yet the average number of shares traded on a daily basis is lessening of late and there’ve been many days where more stocks decline in price...

October 2017

Keep an eye on Utility, Tobacco and the stocks of companies you buy regular, everyday household items from. They’re considered staple / defensive stocks. These products or services are used or needed regardless of a bull or bear market. Although neither segment is in...