Portfolios That Work

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Supply Constraints Impact Market Performance

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Major stock market averages opened slightly lower this morning. At the moment, the Dow is down 78 points, and the S&P 500 is down .2%. Real estate, utilities and consumer staples sectors are down at least .7% in early trading.

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REVISITING THE INTEREST RATE DEBATE

Stocks surged forward at the open (Dow +430 pts; SPX +1%). Sectors up more than 1% in early trading include financials, materials, industrials and energy. The only sector not participating today is utilities. Commodities are also broadly higher. WTI crude oil is back up to $74.50/barrel; copper is up 1.9%; gold is up .4%. The…

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STOCKS OVERCOME DELTA VARIANT JITTERS

Stocks opened a bit higher this morning after retreating yesterday. At the moment, the Dow is up 65 points and the S&P 500 is up .3%. While valuations in some sectors & industry groups look full, it feels like investors are eager to buy any dip. Corrections, though relatively minor, continue to roll through the…

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JOBS REPORT CHEERS STOCK MARKET

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US stocks opened higher again today (Dow +104 pts; SPX +.45%; Nasdaq +.5%) marking a seven-day rally to fresh highs. Gains are concentrated in technology and consumer-related sectors this morning. The VIX fear gauge fell back to 14.5, the lowest level since the Covid Crisis hit in early 2020. Any lingering Covid fear has vanished.…

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FIRST HALF IN THE BOOKS

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The stock market opened the second half of 2021 with modest gains. At the moment, the Dow is up 72 points, and the S&P 500 is up .3%. Energy, utilities and real estate are leading the way with 1+% gains. Technology is the lone sector in the red this morning. Commodities are mostly higher today.…

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5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Advisor

Selecting a financial advisor can be a daunting task.  Individuals have the temptation of narrowing their decision making based on one aspect of investing – investment performance trends.  However, performance ebbs and flows based on market conditions and geopolitical issues.  Performance can be stellar in one year and struggling the next.  While a firm’s ability…

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Financial Planning: Helping You See The Big Picture

Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached. That’s where financial planning comes in. Financial planning is a process that can help you target your goals by…

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TOP 4 RETIREMENT MISTAKES

In the late 1970s, Congress passed the Revenue Act of 1978 which created section 401(k) of Internal Revenue Code which opened the door to the popular 401(k) programs available in many companies today. The unintended consequence of this new law was that the responsibility for creating retirement assets began to shift from the company to…

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Who We Are

Highlights: We are laser focused on clients. Our goal is to wrap our arms around a client’s entire financial situation because that’s the best way to help shepherd them through life stages and milestones as efficiently as possible. In our nearly 30 years of existence, we help clients provide financial success in whatever way the…

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