It is hard to square the idea that the stock market is booming, while the broader economy is suffering its worst downturn since the Great Depression. How does this make sense? It appears two dominant (and opposing) forces are driving the stock market: (1) The economic...
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Market Update, April 15, 2020 The stock market is an erratic creature, swinging wildly from branch to branch trying to decide which altitude to land and when. The market has rebounded more than 20% from its recent lows—statistically signaling a new bull market. Unfortunately, I believe...
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"Why not get out now and wait?!?" In one way, people and the stock market are very similar: both hate uncertainty. With markets plummeting, and the threat of pandemic looming, uncertainty seems to be everywhere. The urge for self protection is strong. The urge to liquidate investments...
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The world seems to be entering a coordinated, coronavirus-sparked recession. Oil markets have collapsed--and soon production will too. The travel / leisure / entertainment industries are all reeling. Stocks are down, and Treasury bonds are up sharply--strong indicators that the economy is slowing rapidly. In terms...
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The CDC announced today that Americans should expect the Coronavirus to spread to the United States...
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When faced with short-term noise, it is easy to lose sight of the potential long-term benefits of staying invested. For investors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless stream of negative news and its potential spillover effects on the markets. Being bombarded with...
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Real Estate Happy Hour Thursday, November 7th, 4:00 SilverPeak Wealth is bringing in experts from two of the leading national real estate firms: Blackstone and CIM Group. Our panel will discuss their processes for purchasing and managing real estate and how investors can benefit from including real...
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Key Points U.S. stocks have been relatively stable but did hit some volatility in early October. We expect more volatility during the 4th quarter. S&P 500 companies will begin reporting third-quarter earnings soon, and the outlook already is grim: the analyst consensus is for a...
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