Market Commentary
A Lump of Coal
Historically, December is the best-performing month for the S&P 500. However this year, it looks like December is playing the…
Our Thinking — 2018
Everything we published in 2018, newest first. These were written about the market as it stood on the day, so the date matters as much as the words.
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Market Update from White Oak
Despite the historical bias for December being the best-performing month for the S&P 500 going back to 1950, the market…
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Market Perspective: Is the Route Clear?
The past two months of this year's market action have been frustrating. However, most of the signs we are watching…
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Daily Volatility
A persistent comment/question I hear from clients and others relates to the market’s recent volatility….up 300…down 200…up 175…and so forth.…
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Market Update
October 2018, historically a scary month for investors, did not disappoint in terms of bringing on an increased level of…
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S&P 500 Peak Earnings
The market’s recent volatility has many wondering whether the moves higher we enjoyed over the past couple of years can…
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Market Pullback
Last week was another one of those weeks when downward moves in the market brought back those lingering thoughts of…
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Rising Rates
As you may have noticed over the last week, interest rates are moving higher. It began with the Federal Reserve…
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The Effect of Rising Rates on Equities
I thought you might like to see some interesting longer-term perspectives from Dorsey Wright and Associates (DWA) on interest rates…
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Market Update
I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer! Asheville’s summer this year reminds me of those growing up – not…
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Lifespan of a Market Correction
The markets took a turn lower this past week and we are now approaching the lows of mid-February. The Dow…
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Recent Market Volatility
A bit over a month ago, I posted an article about market volatility. In it I reminded you that periods…
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