Trade tensions have interrupted an unusually calm year in U.S. stocks. In May, the S&P 500 Index fell from an April 30 record high as the United States and China Continue Reading →

The S&P 500 Index has staged an impressive rally after nearly entering a bear market December 24, with U.S. stocks notching their best start to a year since 1991. Stocks Continue Reading →

It’s a shiny new year with a new set of resolutions, but investors may be struggling to find their optimism! The past several weeks have been difficult, as the stock Continue Reading →

The mid-term elections have been dominating the news cycle lately, and we know from history that the markets typically do not like uncertainty. With the Democrats taking control of the Continue Reading →

Dear Clients and Friends: The volatility that is often associated with the month of October has arrived with the market sell-off on Wednesday, October 10. Experiencing market declines and increased Continue Reading →

It’s back to school for students all across the country, and whether it’s the first week in kindergarten, high school, or college, parents and students alike are excited yet probably Continue Reading →

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LPL has released the mid-year update to their Market Outlook.  Overall, their expectations haven’t deviated much, except for increased growth in stocks. Up to 3% growth in U.S. GDP Up to 3.8% Continue Reading →