Following a profitable 2021, the year 2022 started out with a thud. Fears about a Russian invasion of Ukraine combined with the Federal Reserve taking their foot off the gas pedal scared the markets. The tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped 8.98%, the Russell 2000 dropped 9.66%,...
In many areas, the year 2021 provided both challenges and opportunities. In our market year-end review, we will highlight some noteworthy developments in the markets and the economy, as well as provide an outlook on what we anticipate for 2022. Interest Rates –...
The draft of the Build Back Better (BBB) bill approved by the House on November 19th has many potential benefits to the middle class, but it also creates tax laws that affect 401K, IRA, and Roth IRA, investors. It has not been approved by the Senate or signed by...
Unpacking Recent Stock Market Data Many factors are at play as we look to analyze recent stock market data. For example, in November, the Coronavirus Omicron variant caused a sell-off into month-end as investors were nervous about the travel restrictions and potential...
How to Analyze Today’s Stock Market Report Many factors are at play as we look to analyze today’s stock market report. In September, the tech-heavy Nasdaq index dropped 5.3%, and the S&P 500 fell 4.8%, which was their most significant monthly...
