Archive for January 2020
Mega-Caps Big Stocks Are Driving The Market
Big Stocks Are Driving The Market In August 2018 Apple became the first company in America to be valued at more than $1 trillion. Since then, both Microsoft and Google have joined the ranks of trillion-dollar companies, with Amazon knocking at the door. The rise of the “mega-caps” – as they’re referred to (a…
Read More[Video] When Should I Refinance My Mortgage? And Other Mortgage Reminders.
ROBERT STOLL, CFP®, CFA® [Video] When Should I Refinance My Mortgage? And Other Mortgage Reminders. Getting the right mortgage is one of the bigger financial decisions your family will ever have to make. So if you are thinking about refinancing your mortgage, let me give you a couple tips for what you should be…
Read MoreChina – U.S. Trade Deal = Stronger Emerging Markets?
China – U.S. Trade Deal = Stronger Emerging Markets? Phase 1 of the China-U.S. trade deal is signed this week, easing trade tensions between the two countries. How does this deal impact investment strategy? Since President Trump took office, the U.S. has imposed tariffs and other trade measures against China and other countries. At times,…
Read More[Video] Hits & Misses, Goals In Your Life
STEPHEN SMALENBERGER, EA® [Video] Hits & Misses, Goals In Your Life The last time we had family over, we pulled out some old games we had saved when we were kids. One in particular is Battleship. It is a really fun game where you and your opponent try to find and sink each other’s five…
Read MoreIran: Geopolitical Risk Creates Market Volatility
Iran: Geopolitical Risk Creates Market Volatility On January 3 the U.S. attacked and killed Quasem Soleimani, Major General from Iran that the U.S. accused of plotting terror. This surprising bout of uncertainty caused the stock market to pull back, while the price of oil and gold (a safe haven) rose strongly. The biggest cause of…
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