The events and developments of 2020, including  the global Covid-19 pandemic, a strong Black Lives Matter movement, and unusual weather events, have fast-forwarded consideration of the concepts involved and widespread acceptance of ESG (Environmental Social Governance). Boards and C-suites are taking notice.  Most S&P...
Stocks moved lowerin early trading this morning after coming off a week of gains as earnings topped estimates and strong economic data lifted the major averages.  More than 70 S&P 500 companies are slated to report this week.  Notably, today after the close IBM and United Airlines will report with several...
Bitcoin’s plummet over the weekend didn’t just affect crypto enthusiasts; it affected high-flying tech stocks with significant exposure, such as Tesla (TSLA) and Coinbase (COIN) in yesterday’s session.  Combined with investors taking profits from bank stocks that crushed earnings last week, this week started off with declines...
Stocks were flat in early trading this morning as earnings season continues to unfold.  Although 90% of the S&P 500 companies have delivered robust results, expectations are high and most of the good news has already been priced in.  A few of the companies reporting today are Verizon...
Stocks rebounded slightly in early trading following yesterday’s turbulent session.  Stocks dragged lower after multiple news outlets reported that President Joe Biden is slated to propose much higher capital gains taxes for the rich.  The proposal would hike the capital gains rate to 39.6% for those earning...