Each year at this time we start seeing predictions for the coming year floating around. Following a strong finish to the year combined with overwhelming enthusiasm for a Republican led White House & Congress the expectations for 2017 are high. When emotions are strong it is best to do what
With stocks posting a solid performance the past few months to close what will go down as an above average year for the market, many investors are expecting more of the same when the calendar turns to 2017. While January used to be the 3rd best month of the year
The markets are open Tuesday – Friday this week, so SEM is open. For the first time I can remember, I am working the last week of the year. It is typically a very quiet week for the markets as well as in our office as many people take this
2016 started with angst & ended with a euphoric rally as investors hoped the election results would lead to significantly higher economic growth. Is this hope unfounded? What should we be paying attention to in 2017? What should investors expect 2017 to look like? All of these can be answered
It’s the time of year where portfolio managers and investors alike are in a festive mood, which typically leads to a nice rise in the market. The so-called “Santa Claus” rally typically begins the week before Christmas and then carries into the new year. Whether it
