Mixed Sector Returns in a Strong Labor Economy The stock market was up overall in January but there were material discrepancies in performance returns from the different market sectors. The Russell 3000 index that covers the 3,000 largest publicly traded companies had a monthly performance of 1.1%. However, the market sector performances had investment [...]
Market Factors and the Year Ahead While overall interest rates dictate the price paid to borrow money, the change in interest rates have been driving stock market returns with rates having reached an inflection point this past quarter. The yield earned on 10-year Treasury bond which reached a high of 4.99% in October only to [...]
Have you ever heard the phrase “What’s old is new again?” Well, if you haven’t, now you have. To be honest, titling this article in the spirit of what it is about would likely have you scroll right by it. Two whole sentences in and I still have you wondering what the actual topic [...]
As we approach the close of another year, now is the perfect time to review your financial portfolio and make sure you are prepared for the potentially volatile market that the New Year will bring. This has become particularly important this year given all of the recent instability we have seen in the markets [...]
October has historically been a poor month for equity investors with major stock market crashes in the Octobers of 1929, 1987 and 2008. This past October, the S&P 500 stock index fell by 2.8% weighed down by… The uncertainty that comes with a new Middle East war Political infighting even within singular parties as witnessed [...]
Up until September, the stock market had been having a great year rebounding 15% from the bear market of 2022. Then September came and the S&P 500 index dropped 5%. The narrative from investors changed from “peak interest rates” to “higher interest rates for longer” to “higher interest rates forever”. This new environment is [...]
You may have heard of the phrase “tax loss harvesting” in the context of sales of stocks or other investments, and wondered exactly what it means. Tax loss harvesting generally refers to selling investments (i.e. capital assets) at a loss, specifically timing them so that they offset gains (both capital and ordinary) in the [...]
After a torrid first half of the year, tech and growth stocks have been correcting over the past few weeks. So far, a large majority of companies have reported earnings that have beaten estimates but the reaction from investors has been relatively negative. Companies are beating expectations but stocks are going lower because they [...]
The equity market witnessed a sector rotation in May from Utilities to Technology stocks as investors took on greater risk on a market backed by a strong labor market. The S&P 500 Utilities index was down 6% while the Nasdaq composite index was up 6% for the month. Utilities fell due to the probability [...]
In the ever-changing world that surrounds the stock market and economy in general, the team at John G. Ullman & Associates is committed to keeping you informed and up to date on the latest news and events that could affect you! Each month, Mark Abdalla, CFA®, MBA, will recap the news and events that [...]
