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Inflation Takes Center Stage
In a volatile trading week, stocks extended their losses as economic growth and inflation concerns soured investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.14%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 2.41%. The Nasdaq...
Read MoreTighter Money Policy; Market Drops
With the Fed in focus, the markets experienced wide price swings over the course of last week, as technology companies led the market lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.24%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 declined...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Markets Struggle to Find Footing but Hope Remains for the 2nd Half of 2022
After what was a strong run-up, the HCM-BuyLine® has turned back to negative, and we have been reducing exposure to equites into any rally we have had. We are approximately at maximum cash, which is...
Read MoreProviding a Legacy
Your monthly update from Kevin & Diana McCarthy on what's happening in May 2022. Covering Health, Wealth & Happiness: listen in on how to take a moment for yourself and get in the right headspace, leaving a legacy for your kids and or...
Read MoreEconomy Slows; Stocks Retreat
On Friday, a sharp sell-off sent major stock market indices into negative territory for the week, capping a volatile close to April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 2.47%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 tumbled 3.27%....
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Wealth Watch: “Don’t play the all-or-none game — What I have learned from 40 years of trading.”
From the desk of Vance Howard: I have been doing this job of managing money just about my whole life and have loved nearly every minute of it. But as I get older and wiser, I do start to see things a lot more clearly. I had a...
Read MorePowell Favors Quick Movement
Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell overshadowed many largely positive earnings results, sending stocks lower for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.86%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 2.75%....
Read MoreWealth Watch:Market Appears Oversold as Economists Suggest US Inflation Could be Peaking Soon
From the desk of Vance Howard: We have moved back from being overbought to being oversold. One of the main reasons for the selling pressure these last two weeks is that it’s tax time. We have had three years of nice gains in the...
Read MoreEarnings Season Begins
Stocks posted losses in a holiday-shortened trading week as the first-quarter earnings season kicked off and investors digested new inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.78%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500...
Read MoreFed Signals More Aggressive Action on Interest Rates
Stock prices fell last week in response to the Fed’s plan to combat inflation, which staked out a more aggressive stance than investors had anticipated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.28%, while the Standard &...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Bonds in a Rough Spot, Look to Growth To Beat Inflation
The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, and we are buying on pullbacks. As you can see from the chart below, the market is in a trading range, and the pullback we are seeing now is a normal reset after the move higher last week. We feel the odds are
Read MoreMarkets Weigh Menu of Uncertainty
Stocks spent last week digesting the sharp gains of previous weeks as investors assessed a tightening yield curve, the war in Ukraine, and an uncertain outlook for economic growth and inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped...
Read MoreWealth Watch: HCM-BuyLine® Flashes Buy, But Technicals Suggest Better Prices Still to Come
From the desk of Vance Howard: On Monday we did get a new buy signal on the HCM-BuyLine® which will pull us back into the markets. With that said, the market is way overbought so a technical pullback is a very high probability....
Read MoreWhat's Happening in April 2022??
What's Happening in April 2022?? Find out by checking out our new video posted on our Health, Wealth, & Happiness Series on our YouTube Channel. Keeping you informed on current market updates, upcoming events and much more. If...
Read MoreConfidence Grows In Resilient Economy
With growing confidence in the economy’s resilience, stocks posted another week of solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.31%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 1.79%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Bonds Taking a Beating as Market Confidence Builds
From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® has firmed up substantially – still no buy signal yet but it is looking a lot better. With that said, the market is now overbought and will pull back in the next...
Read MoreStocks Rally in Changing Landscape
With the Fed embarking on a new course of monetary tightening amid continued fighting in Ukraine, stocks staged a powerful, broad-based rally last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 5.49%, while the Standard & Poor’s...
Read MoreVance Howard on Bloomberg Radio
Vance Howard on Bloomberg Radio- Vance Howard, CEO at Howard Capital Management, discusses the markets and investing with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Listen here,
Read MoreWealth Watch: Is Forced Selling Causing Downward Pressure?
From the desk of Vance Howard: I have traded through about every market you can imagine. Up, down, sideways, straight down, kind of up, etc., but I have been perplexed as to why this has traded a bit different from the start of a...
Read MoreUkrainian War Impacts Global Economy
Intensifying hostilities in Ukraine continued to unsettle markets, as investors grappled with the war’s impact on the global economies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.99%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 2...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Geopolitical Strain – Will it get worse before it gets better?
The HCM-BuyLine® is still negative and has gotten even more negative, which could result in an additional reduction in equites. We are currently about 30% cash/ T-bills. We have been getting a lot of questions about the cash balances within
Read MoreVance Howard on CNBC Worldwide Exchange
Vance Howard joins Courtney Reagan on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to discuss his market outlook amid rapidly surging oil prices. Howard Capital’s Vance Howard and RBC’s Blake Gwinn on how surging oil prices are...
Read MoreUkraininan War Stresses Economy
War in Ukraine weighed on stocks as investors assessed the economic impact of continued hostilities, expanding economic sanctions, and potentially higher inflation due to rising oil prices and new stresses on the global supply chain....
Read MoreKeeping it in Perspective
Keeping it in Perspective: Current Market Update from Kevin & Diana McCarthy. Check out our YouTube Channel to follow our Health, Wealth & Happiness Vlog Series, keeping you informed of current market conditions, upcoming events and...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Markets Bottom on Bad News, is This the Right Time to Buy?
The market is trading in a much better range than a few weeks ago, and the HCM-BuyLine® is still negative but is slowly firming up. Along with our domestic issues, international turmoil is very heavy and one must ask, was the bottom set....
Read MoreVance Howard on CNBC The Exchange
Vance Howard joins Kelly Evans on CNBC's The Exchange to discuss his outlook on the market amid ongoing stagflation and how the Fed could potentially respond. Click below to watch the full interview. We’re in a stagflation...
Read MoreRocky Week After Russian Invasion
Investors rode a rollercoaster of emotions as rising hostilities at the Russian-Ukrainian border sent stocks sharply lower before a powerful late-week rally erased early losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (-0.06%), while...
Read MoreEric Johnston, Cantor Fitzgerald, joins 'Closing Bell'
Eric Johnston, Cantor Fitzgerald, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what he would advise his clients to do ahead of Fed rate hikes.
Read MoreWealth Watch: Special Update: Russia Invades Ukraine
Russia has invaded Ukraine and the markets are selling off this morning. Oil is the only thing that is up at this time, which is to be expected. Oil is one of the biggest things that will affect us negatively because gas prices will undoubt
Read MoreWealth Watch: War Looming, Is Now The Right Time To Sell?
The markets have been, and are currently trading in a volatile, random price movement with any good or bad news swinging the markets all over the map. Both the S&P 500 and QQQ are hitting support. The question is, will it hold or is there..
Read MoreInflation and Ukraine Rattle Investors Another Week
Stocks closed lower for the week as escalating tensions on the Russian-Ukrainian border added to existing jitters over higher inflation and a pending tightening of monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.90%, while the...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Inflation and Interest Rates and Supply Chain Issues, Oh My!
The HCM-BuyLine® is still negative, and the intermediate-term trend is still down. We are sitting on a reasonable amount of cash and 1–3-month T-Bills. The market appears to be stabilizing after a very nasty selloff with the news of Russia
Read MoreInflation and Ukraine Fears Cool Markets
A hot inflation print and the growing concern of a Russian invasion of Ukraine sent stocks tumbling late in the week, leaving major indices lower for the five-trading days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average skidded 1.00%, while the Standard
Read MoreStocks Extend Rally; Eyes On Tech
Stocks managed to gain ground last week as investors turned their focus to corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.05%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 1.55%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked up 2.38%...
Read MoreWealth Watch: A Negative HCM-BuyLine® Means Watch out for Bear Traps!
The HCM-BuyLine® went negative last week for the first time since mid-February 2020, during the beginning of the pandemic. We are about 30-50% in cash and very short-term bonds. We were scaling out last week trying to take advantage of any
Read MoreVolatile Week Ends On Rebound
An exceptionally volatile week, marked by wide intraday price swings, whipsawed investors with stocks ending higher following a surge to the upside on the final trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.34%, while the
Read MoreRate Hike Talk Sinks Stocks
Stocks extended their January retreat as worries over inflation and rising bond yields continued to exert downward pressure on prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 4.58%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 sank 5.68%. The Dow Jones In
Read MoreSpecial Update: The HCM-BuyLine® Has Turned Negative
The HCM-BuyLine® has been breached and has turned negative. This is the first time since February 2020, at the being of the pandemic, that the HCM-BuyLine® has gone negative. We will be reducing exposure to equities and waiting for the mark
Read MoreWealth Watch: Be Mindful of Emotions During Downward Pressure
The HCM-BuyLine® has weakened and we are monitoring to see if a change in trend is imminent. Growth stocks, technology, semiconductors, small caps, and just about everything has dropped at a fast pace since the start of the year. A relief r
Read MoreFed: Rate Hikes Near
Deteriorating investor enthusiasm for high-valuation growth companies and a mixed start to the fourth-quarter earnings season made for a volatile week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.88%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slipped 0.3
Read MoreWealth Watch: Finding Positives in the Face of Inflation
Inflation soared 7% in 2021, the biggest increase in nearly 40 years. The Consumer Price Index, which tracks the price of a broad range of goods and services, increased 7% from the year before in December. Younger consumers have never exper
Read MoreHawkish Fed; Stocks Retreat
A jump in yields sparked by a more aggressive sounding Federal Reserve sent the market lower to start the new year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.29%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 declined 1.87%. The Nasdaq Composite...
Read MoreHello 2022!!
🎉 Hello 2022!! 🎉 As we begin the new year we are excited to announce the new addition to our Health, Wealth & Happiness series! Welcome to McCarthy Financial Groups, Monthly Vlog!
Read MoreWealth Watch: Starting off the New Year with a Volatile Market
After closing out a very nice year the markets are off to a rocky start. The first couple of weeks of a new trading year seem to always be volatile, and with very little direction. This is primarily caused by fund managers, institutions, he
Read MoreStocks End Year Mostly Positive
Stocks closed out the year on a mostly positive note, adding to the year’s gains as concerns about the economic issues of Omicron infections receded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.08%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 picked up 0.8
Read MoreWealth Watch: Ending the Year With a Look at What 2022 Could Bring
HO! HO! HO! The Santa Claus rally appears to have started Monday with a very strong move to the upside. Tuesday pulled back just a little bit, which should be expected with Monday’s big day to the upside. Three more trading days and we shou
Read MoreVance Howard on CNBC Worldwide Exchange
Vance Howard joins Dom Chu on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to address the new COVID surge, the Fed's shift towards higher rates, and the impact on the market into the end of the year and 2022.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 12.20.21
Stock prices retreated last week as global central banks joined the Federal Reserve in taking steps to tighten monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.68%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 1.94%. The Nasdaq Composite
Read MoreWealth Watch: FOMC Meeting on the Horizon, will we get a Santa Claus Rally?
The markets have pulled back the last three trading sessions and look set to base and move higher into year end. There was a buyer’s strike heading into the FOMC meeting, but we expect a “buy the news” rally. It is widely expected that the
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 12.13.21
A more benign reassessment of the possible economic risk posed by Omicron sent stocks sharply higher last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 4.02%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 3.82%. The Nasdaq Composite index gai
Read MoreWealth Watch: NYSE Interview with Vance Howard
Vance Howard was recently interviewed by Douglas Yones on the NYSE to discuss his HCM Defender ETF series: HCM Defender 100 (QQH) and HCM Defender 500 (LGH).
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 12.06.21
Stocks took investors on a wild ride last week as the Omicron variant and Fed comments upended market expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.91%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 stumbled 1.22%. The Nasdaq Composite index dr
Read MoreWealth Watch: VANCE HOWARD ON FOX BUSINESS
Vance Howard joins Liz Claman on The Claman Countdown to discuss the recent volatility in the market.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 11.29.21
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.97%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 slumped 2.20%. The Nasdaq Composite index lost 3.52% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, dropped 1.68%.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 11.22.21
Stocks were mixed last week in choppy trading as investors battled the crosscurrents of good economic data and a troubling rise in COVID-19 infections globally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.38%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 a
Read MoreWealth Watch: HCM RANG THE BELL! HAPPY 2-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO QQH AND LGH
Last week was a historic week for Howard Capital Management, Inc. as we rang the NYSE Closing Bell® and celebrated the launch of our two ETFs, QQH and LGH, and their two-year anniversary on the NYSE.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 11.15.21
Stocks posted small declines last week as investors digested recent stock market gains and an unexpectedly high inflation read.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.63%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 retreated 0.31%. The Nasdaq Composos
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 11.08.21
A Federal Reserve announcement on tapering, a fresh batch of corporate profits, and encouraging economic data lifted stocks to another weekly gain.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.42%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 2.00%
Read MoreWealth Watch: HCM-BUYLINE® Regains Strength After a Volatile Autumn
The markets are melting up as they say. They are overbought at this point, but again, any pullback should be bought. The HCM-BuyLine® has moved back into a very strong position. Like I have been saying for two months, September and October
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 11.02.21
A fresh wave of positive corporate earnings surprises sent markets to new record highs last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.40%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose...
Read MoreVance Howard On CNBC Worldwide Exchange
Vance Howard joins Brian Sullivan on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to discuss cash build-up on the sidelines and give his outlook on the market going into the end of the year. Click below to watch the full interview.
Read MoreWealth Watch: Markets Enthusiastically Shaking Off October Volatility - Bring On November!
The HCM-BuyLine® is positive and has built back a lot of strength after the selloff in late September/early October. The S&P 500 is hitting resistance and probably needs a few trading sessions to break on through. The markets are a bit over
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 10.25.21
Stocks rallied last week on a stream of positive corporate earnings surprises. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.08%, while... [read more]
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 10.18.21
Fed Unveils Tapering Plans October 18, 2021 A strong opening to the third-quarter earnings season sparked a late week, broad-based rally that helped stocks finish the week with solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.58%,...
Read MoreWealth Watch: HCM-BUYLINE® Still Positive, Are The Bears Overextended?
From the desk of Vance Howard: September and October are historically volatile months, yet the HCM-BuyLine® remains positive. We expect the market to stabilize and move higher into year-end. When bearish bets are near records and...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 10.12.21
The overhang of bumping against the federal debt ceiling was lifted last week with an agreement to extend the debt ceiling through early December, helping propel stocks to a weekly gain.
Read MoreWealth Watch: Same Old Stories Hurting The Markets, HCM-BUYLINE® Remains Positive
The HCM-BuyLine® is still positive, but it has weakened, and we are monitoring it closely. The markets have sold off to the point that they are now oversold, and we expect them to be sloppy and volatile for a few more weeks.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 10.04.21
Higher bond yields and a legislative stalemate in Washington, D.C., added up to losses for the week. Read more in our blog.
Read MoreWealth Watch: ECONOMIC EVENTS CAUSING UNEASINESS? STAY CALM & WEATHER THE STORM W/ THE HCM-BUYLINE®
From the desk of Vance Howard: Equity markets faltered sharply yesterday. This was the worst day for the markets in more than 6 months, even worse than the selloff from the Evergrande debacle. The markets are retesting their lows,...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 09.27.21
Stocks prices were whipsawed last week, dragged initially lower by financial contagion worries and later lifted by a supportive Fed policy statement. Continue reading in our blog. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Several Stocks To Watch Amidst The Current Market Turmoil
The HCM-BuyLine® is still positive, and the selloff this week was much needed. I know that sounds bizarre, but markets have to reset from time to time, and periods of consolidation are needed. Continue Reading more from Vance in our blog.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 09.20.21
Stocks weakened ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and amid persistent concerns about the Delta variant’s impact on the economy. The Dow Jones...
Read MoreVance Howard On CNBC Worldwide Exchange
Vance Howard joins Brian Sullivan on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to discuss his outlook on the market and potential opportunity in small caps. Watch the full interview.
Read MoreWealth Watch: Markets Find Their Feet After Several Days Of Pullback; HCM-BUYLINE® Remains Positive
From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, so the trend is still very much intact. The market as whole is…let’s just say tired. There is not a lot of upward momentum, and some of that is due to the...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 09.13.2021
Delta Variant Concerns Markets September 13, 2021 In a quiet week of news, stocks moved lower amid simmering concerns over the Delta variant’s effect on the progress of economic reopening. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 09.07.2021
Data and Delta Scramble Stock Results September 7, 2021 Stocks were mixed last week amid conflicting economic data and continued spread of Delta variant infections. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.24% during the five...
Read MoreWealth Watch: VANCE HOWARD ON CNBC SQUAWK ON THE STREET
VANCE HOWARD ON CNBC SQUAWK ON THE STREET SEPTEMBER 06, 2021 Vance Howard joins hosts, David Faber, Morgan Brennan, and Michael Santoli on CNBC's Squawk on the Street to discuss the state of the market after stocks closed out a strong...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 08.30.21
The stock market powered to record levels last week amid talk of Fed tapering and a deceleration in new Delta variant cases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.96%, while the...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Markets Look Primed to Finish the Year Strong
From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, and as per usual, any pullback should be bought. Read more from Vance in our blog.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 08.23.21
Will the Fed Taper in 2021? August 23, 2021 Stocks turned lower last week amid the increasing probability of a Fed tapering, mixed economic data, and growing concerns about the economic impact of the Delta variant. The Dow Jones...
Read MoreWealth Watch: VIX Calm in the Face of Recent Selling
From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, and any pullback should be bought. Covid has put some pressure on the market, along with the markets being a bit overbought. Read more from Vance in our blog.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 08.16.21
Looking past inflation figures and Delta variant trends, stocks last week found a way to climb higher and set fresh record highs in the process. Read more on the McCarthy Financial Group Blog.
Read MoreVance Howard On CNBC Worldwide Exchange
VANCE HOWARD ON CNBC WORLDWIDE EXCHANGE AUGUST 13, 2021 Vance Howard joins Brian Sullivan on CNBC Worldwide Exchange to discuss his outlook on the market and which sectors to watch right now. Click below to watch the full interview....
Read MoreWealth Watch: JETS ETF COULD BE READY FOR TAKEOFF WITH SOME CASH FINDING ITS WAY BACK INTO THE MARKE
The markets are trading as expected; a bit overbought but nothing too concerning. Read more from Vance Howard in our blog.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 08.09.21
Overcoming jitters about the Delta variant and the reintroduction of mask requirements, stocks climbed higher on strong employment data and a fresh batch of strong corporate earnings. Read more on the McCarthy Financial Group Blog.
Read MoreWealth Watch: Semiconductors Scorching As Suppliers Work To Meet Demand
Semiconductors Scorching As Suppliers Work To Meet Demand: The Semiconductor sector is doing about what we predicted and has now had a solid breakout. Read more from Vance in our blog!
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 08.02.21
The stock market posted small losses last week despite a very strong showing by corporate America. There were plenty of excuses for stocks to retreat last week. Read more on the McCarthy Financial Group Blog.
Read MoreWealth Watch: Computer Chips Could Provide Opportunity During Summer Doldrums
The markets are trading pretty much as we anticipated. The HCM-BuyLine® is positive and is still very strong, so any pullback should be bought. Check out our Blog to read moe from Vance.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 07.26.21
What You Need To Know This Week: Overcoming a COVID-related economic growth scare, stocks moved higher amid a week of strong corporate earnings reports. Read more on our Blog.
Read MoreWealth Watch: Shaky Markets in July Not Necessarily a Cause For Concern
Bond yields were falling on Monday’s equity selloff, with the selloff helping to push a flight to the relative safety of bonds. Read more from Vance in the McCarthy Financial Group blog!
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 07.19.21
Despite a good start to earnings season and some solid economic data, worries of slower second-half economic growth led to a pullback in stock prices last week. Stocks weakened amid an active week of news, including two important inflation
Read MoreWealth Watch: Semiconductors Set To Boom Amid Component Shortages
The market is overbought, and a correction is warranted. But again, as long as the HCM-BuyLine® is positive, which it clearly is, any pullback should be bought. Read more from Vance by visiting the McCarthy Financial Group Blog!
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 07.12.21
Stocks managed small gains as investors wrestled with concerns over economic growth prospects and a rise in COVID-19 infections. In a truncated week of trading, stock market action was turbulent and indecisive. Read more in our blog.
Read MoreWealth Watch: FAANG STOCKS LOOK TO MOVE HIGHER WHILE BOND YIELDS DROP
The market is pulling back, but my take is that it is no more than a technical pullback that should be shallow and should be bought into. Amazon broke out from a nine-month base and should be moving higher, an
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 07.06.21
Strong Employment Reports July 6, 2021 Strong employment reports and rising consumer confidence sent the stock market broadly higher last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.02%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 picked...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Record Highs Left and Right! Expect Buying Opportunities in July
From the desk of Vance Howard: The HCM-BuyLine® is positive, but we are a bit overbought and a pullback is warranted. If we do get some selling, this could be another buying opportunity. Technology has really picked up recently,...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 06.28.21
Stocks Reach All-Time Highs June 28, 2021 Stocks reached new all-time highs last week as markets staged a strong rebound from the previous week’s declines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.44%, while the Standard &...
Read MoreWealth Watch: DON’T RUN FROM RISK, EMBRACE IT
From the desk of Vance Howard: One of the riskiest things anyone can do is not take risk...You have to take a risk in every aspect of your life if you are to have any success at all. I had an advisor state to me the other day...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 06.21.21
Fed Signals Interest Rate Hikes June 21, 2021 New messaging from the Federal Reserve on interest rates and inflation last week led to a broad retreat in stock prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 3.45% while the Standard &...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Quarterly Options Expiration and Fed Meeting Leading to Market Uncertainty
From the desk of Vance Howard: The Fed meeting yesterday shed a bit of light on the current monetary situation with inflation rising. We are somewhat concerned that inflation and inflation expectations are running above the Fed’s...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 06.14.21
Stocks Stay Cool, Inflation Heats Up June 14, 2021 Stocks ended the week mixed as investors appeared to shrug off a hotter-than-expected inflation report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.80%, while the Standard &...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Record Job Openings, Very Few Hires
RECORD JOB OPENINGS, VERY FEW HIRES JUNE 09, 2021 Biotechnology is starting to break out, and a few weeks back we started taking a position in our Ultra portfolio along with one of our mutual funds. This trade has more room to run. The...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 06/07/21
Labor Numbers Positive June 7, 2021 A strong, but not too strong, employment report sparked a rally on the final day of trading, propelling stocks to a modest gain for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed by 0.66%, while...
Read MoreWealth Watch: Demand for Travel/ Entertainment as the Economy Reopens and ADP Numbers Surprise
DEMAND FOR TRAVEL/ENTERTAINMENT AS THE ECONOMY REOPENS AND ADP NUMBERS SURPRISE JUNE 04, 2021 The S&P 500 has been basing for a few weeks and looks poised to break out now that the economy is reopening and should be fully open by June....
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know This Week- 06.01.21
Upbeat Feelings Boost Market June 1, 2021 Optimism over the economic reopening and renewed enthusiasm for technology and other high-growth companies powered the stock market higher last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0...
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