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We hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving! Hustle up now, the Christmas shopping season is upon us and is shorter than usual. Markets & Economy November continued to deliver impressive gains in the stock market as the current bull market celebrated its second anniversary. The S&P 500 had … Read more about November 2024 Newsletter

We hope everyone had a great Halloween! Next up Thanksgiving and then before you know it Christmas will be on our doorstep. Markets & Economy In October, the stock market experienced a modest pause, with the S&P 500 slipping by 0.91% for the month. Despite this slight dip, the index … Read more about October 2024 Newsletter

Happy Fall! We hope that this newsletter finds you all Happy and in Good Health! Markets & Economy The stock market’s impressive run continues in 2024, with September—typically a more volatile month—delivering a solid return of 2.14%. This brings the year-to-date gain for the index to an … Read more about September 2024 Newsletter

Hope you are enjoying the final days of summer as fall is coming! On some days it feels like it’s already here. Time to root for your favorite NFL team! Markets & Economy August was certainly an eventful month. It began with significant volatility, as the first few days saw a sharp but brief … Read more about August 2024 Newsletter

We hope this month’s newsletter finds you all well and you are enjoying watching Team USA at the Olympics this summer.  We probably say this every year but it’s amazing how quick the year has gone by. Markets & Economy July was an interesting month for the stock market. The S&P 500 index … Read more about July 2024 Newsletter

We hope this month’s newsletter finds you in great spirits after what was hopefully a fun and relaxing 4th of July! Markets & Economy The markets continued their steady climb in June, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.59% for the month. This brings its total return for the first half of the year … Read more about June 2024 Newsletter

We hope you got to spend some good quality time with family and friends this past Memorial Day.  Looking forward to 4th of July one of our personal favorite times of year. Markets & Economy After a slow April, the markets bounced back in May. The S&P 500 rose by 4.37%, recovering the … Read more about May 2024 Newsletter

Happy early Memorial Day! We hope you get to spend some time with family and friends over the long upcoming weekend. Markets & Economy April brought a notable shift in the markets as they took their first breather of the year. The S&P 500 declined by 4.08% for the month, yet it remains … Read more about April 2024 Newsletter

For those that were in the viewing area, we hope everyone had a chance to view and enjoy the eclipse.  It truly was an incredible sight to see. Markets & Economy As we wrap up the first quarter of 2024 and enter the second, markets continue to maintain high levels. The S&P 500 rose by … Read more about March 2024 Newsletter

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate these holidays! The good news with these particular holidays is that they are signs of spring.   In the north we are anxiously awaiting longer days and warmer temperatures. If you are in the south please send some warmer weather … Read more about February 2024 Newsletter

We are off and running in 2024! We hope this Newsletter finds you well. Markets & Economy As we embark on the new year, markets have carried forward the positive momentum from the end of 2023. In January, the S&P 500 showed a 1.68% increase, while the S&P 500 Equal Weight experienced a … Read more about January 2024 Newsletter

We hope you all had a wonderful, safe and healthy Holiday Season with your families! Markets & Economy As the calendar turns, it's often times beneficial to look back at the year that was as it helps frame the year to come. Describing the performance of the markets and economy throughout the … Read more about December 2023 Newsletter