by Jerry Wagner | Sep 14, 2020 | In My Opinion
“Fiddler on the Roof” is one of the most enduring musicals written. It first previewed here in Detroit in 1964, and I’m sure regional or touring companies will continue performing it in the future for many years to come. And, of course, the movie version is always...
by Tim Hanna | Sep 14, 2020 | Market Update
The major indexes posted losses last week. The NASDAQ finished the week down 4.60%, the S&P 500 lost 2.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 1.66%, and the Russell 2000 small-capitalization index lost 2.48%. The 10-year Treasury bond yield fell 5 basis...
by Jerry Wagner | Sep 8, 2020 | In My Opinion
Investment advice from an unusual source It was over 30 years ago. I sat in a pew in a little church on the village green of Franklin, Michigan. It was the usual Sunday service, but I was stirred by the sermon from a minister who was still relatively new to me. Dr....
by Jason Teed | Sep 8, 2020 | Market Update
The major stock market indexes posted strong losses this week, consolidating some of the gains seen this year. The NASDAQ 100 (the laggard for the week) was down 3.1%, the S&P 500 Index fell 2.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.8%, and the Russell 2000...
by Peter Mauthe | Sep 1, 2020 | In My Opinion
Why is the stock market so disconnected from what is happening in the economy? And why does it seem like all stocks—no matter what their quality—are going up? Just like you, we grapple with these complex market questions every day in our quest to bring investors...
by Jason Teed | Aug 31, 2020 | Market Update
The major stock market indexes posted strong gains last week. The NASDAQ 100 (the leader for the week) was up 3.8%, the S&P 500 Index rose 3.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.6%, and the Russell 2000 (the worst performer for the week) gained 1.7%. The...