Market Month: February 2019

The Markets (as of market close February 28, 2019) Each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted positive monthly gains, led by the Russell 2000, which lapped the field after gaining over 5.0% for the month. The small-cap index is almost 17.0% ahead of its 2018 closing value. Signs that a trade accord with China […]

Annual Market Review 2018

Trade wars, midterm elections, and market volatility highlighted 2018 for investors. In an attempt to reduce the trade deficit, President Trump pushed to rewrite trade agreements with several long-time trade partners of the United States. Trump amended the trade agreement with South Korea, imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, and renegotiated the North American Free […]

Financial Insights 2018 4th Quarter Newsletter

We are thrilled to share our latest newsletter with you! Here you will learn year end tax strategies as well as meet our newest team members Katie Stein and Rhys Cooper. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FINANCIAL INSIGHTS 2018 Q4 NEWSLETTER Disclosure: Certain portions of this website, including our blogs, newsletters and articles may contain […]

Market Month: November 2018

Market Month: November 2018 The Markets (as of market close November 30, 2018) November proved to be a very volatile month for stocks. By the third week of the month, the benchmark indexes listed here had given back just about all of the gains accumulated during the year. However, a spurt during the last week […]

Market Month: October 2018

The Markets (as of market close October 31, 2018) October truly was a scary month as stocks closed the month well below their end-of-September values. The tech-heavy Nasdaq lost over 9.0% by the end of October, while the small caps of the Russell 2000 fared even worse, losing almost 11.0%. The S&P 500 fell close […]

Market Update: October Uncertainty Spooks Investors

Disclosure: Certain portions of this website, including our blogs, newsletters and articles may contain the personal opinions, viewpoints and analyses of the Financial Insights employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded as a description of advisory services provided by Financial Insights Financial Insights Clients & Friends, Stocks tumbled this week on fears surrounding […]