Market Insight February: Bumps in the Road
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on February 10th, 2020February 6, 2020
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49ers Or Chiefs?
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on February 2nd, 2020January 31, 2020
One of the popular stock market axioms is the Super Bowl Indicator. Simply put, stocks historically have performed better when the NFC wins the big game versus the AFC winning. Taking it a step further, the S&P 500 gained 19% for the calendar year the five times the 49ers won the Super Bowl, versus flat the year the Chiefs won
Closing Out 2019
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on January 12th, 2020January 10, 2019
What Mideast Escalation Means for the Markets
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on January 9th, 2020January 7, 2020
The U.S. airstrike that killed the top Iranian military commander last week was a major escalation in Mideast tensions.
In fact, it would be difficult to overstate the geopolitical significance of this action. Iran likely will retaliate, possibly with attacks on American military personnel overseas.
Retirement Plan Limits Going Up!
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on December 12th, 2019December 12, 2019
Market Insight - November
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on November 11th, 2019November 11, 2019
Turning the calendar from October to November brought more than trick-or-treaters, pumpkins, and leaves to rake. It also brought a wave of important economic updates that delivered more treats than tricks and helped the stock markets reach new highs.
Market Insight - October
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on October 7th, 2019October 7, 2019
Summer has turned to fall - except for here in Atlanta where the temperatures were in the high 90’s just a few days ago. However, I actually felt a little chill in the air this morning that reminded me that three-quarters of the year is behind us now.
Market Watch – Dog Days of Summer
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on September 5th, 2019September 5, 2019
Market Watch - August
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on August 14th, 2019August 14, 2019
Another Summer Storm
Submitted by ClearBridge Wealth Management on August 7th, 2019August 7, 2019
U.S. stocks have hit another trade-induced summer storm
The S&P 500 Index fell 3% on Monday, its worst day since December 2018. The index is now about 5% from the recent record highs in U.S. stocks. This week has been the worst bout of volatility since May.
