Bill Hastie |

Despite a sell-off last Friday on the back of weaker-than-expected earnings from Snap that sent the technology sector tumbling, the U.S. equity markets finished

Read More
Bill Hastie |

Despite Friday’s relief rally that saw the Dow jump more than 650 points, the three major stock indices had another losing week.  The Dow declined 0.16% on the

Read More
Ryan Hastie, Portfolio and Retirement Plan Analyst |

Current Market Environment

It was certainly difficult to watch most of the major market indices continue their slide into bear market territory. For the month

Read More
Melissa Martin, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Certified Pilates Instructor |

You may be hearing about intermittent fasting everywhere. Your kids, grandkids, neighbors, and friends may be partaking in this trending lifestyle and perhaps

Read More
Bill Hastie |

While all three major indices posted gains last week, about 2% for the S&P 500, and with a solid jobs report last Friday, all eyes are on two inflation reports

Read More
Bill Hastie |

Last Thursday, the U.S. equity markets finished one of one of the worst first half years in decades while the major averages posted their fourth losing week in

Read More
Bill Hastie |

Whether a bear market rally or a major turning point, the U.S. equity indices posted strong gains last Friday and for the week, the first positive week since

Read More
Bill Hastie |

Last week, the U.S. equity markets suffered one of the worst weeks in years sparked by the Federal Reserve (Fed) raising short-term interest rates by 0.75%, the

Read More
Bill Hastie |

With a disappointing employment report last Thursday and a hotter-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) report on Friday, the major U.S. equity markets

Read More
Bill Hastie |

Looking back to May

The U.S. equity markets experienced some dramatic selling early and mid-May, primarily on concerns of slowing economic growth.  But late

Read More
Bill Hastie |

Last Friday’s tech-led sell-off dragged the NASDAQ down 2.4% and took the rest of the market with it.  On the day, the S&P 500 fell 1.6% and the Dow just over 1

Read More
Bill Hastie |

The U.S. equity markets are coming off one of their best weekly gains since November 2020.  The Dow gained 6.2% for the week, ending an eight-week losing streak

Read More

Certain sections of this commentary contain forward-looking statements that are based on our reasonable expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict. All indices are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment by the public. Past performance is not indicative of future results.