After yet another choppy week for U.S. equity markets that brought new record highs for the DJIA and the S&P 500, investors can look forward to key economic reports on inflation, retail sales for April, and to the tail end of earnings season.  Nearly 800 companies will...
Following a tumultuous and turbulent year in 2020, the US economy appears to be on track for a strong turnaround in 2021.  Many investors are once again willing to take bets on small-cap stocks during the early stages of economic growth cycles.  The Russell 2000 has gained...
Since the coronavirus bear market, stocks rebounded powerfully. The strong action reflects rising confidence that the economy will eventually recover from the coronavirus. With the market back in an uptrend, it is now a good time for investors to consider putting their money to...
Stocks were flat in early trading after snapping a two day losing streak in the previous session.  The three major benchmarks each saw significant gains yesterday.  The S&P 500 and the Dow each advanced 0.93% while the Nasdaq gained 1.19%.  Small caps were particularly strong, with the...
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...