Rising Rates Derail Stocks – Weekly Update for March 1, 2021
The Week on Wall Street Stocks dropped amid rising long-term bond yields, with sharp declines in high-valuation growth stocks leading the overall market lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.78%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 declined 2.45%. The...
Mixed Signals – Weekly Update for February 22, 2021
The Week on Wall Street Rising bond yields dampened investor enthusiasm for high-multiple growth companies last week, sending market averages mostly lower in a holiday-shortened week of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.11% for the week. But the...
February 2021 Market Update Video
In this month's video, Josh and Austin will discuss the major market headlines from January, as well as discuss the effects on you as an investor. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm! If you have any questions or concerns about your portfolio after watching this...
Stocks Post Gains – Weekly Update for February 16, 2021
The Week on Wall Street Stock prices inched higher last week amid declining COVID-19 cases, a pick-up in vaccinations, and progress on a fiscal relief bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.00%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 1.23%. The Nasdaq...
Bull Story Remains Intact – Weekly Update for February 8, 2021
The Week on Wall Street Stocks notched strong gains last week, paced by a string of solid economic reports and consensus-beating corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 3.89%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 4.65%. The Nasdaq Composite...
Bull Market Takes a Breather – Weekly Update for February 1, 2021
The Week on Wall Street Despite strong corporate earnings, stock prices closed lower after a volatile week of trading triggered by unprecedented activity in a handful of companies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3.27%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 fell...
January 2021 Market Update Video
Happy New Year! We hope that 2020 ended well for you and your families, and that your 2021 is off to a great start! In this month's market update, join a couple of disappointed Ohio State fans (Josh and Austin) as they discuss the major economic headlines from the end...
Markets Start 2021 on a High – Weekly Update for January 11, 2021
The Week on Wall Street Shrugging off COVID-19 infections and the disruption at the Capitol on January 6, stocks powered higher to kick off a new year of trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.61%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 increased by 1.83%....
The Year in Review – Weekly Update for January 4, 2021
The Week on Wall Street Stocks moved higher during a holiday-shortened week of trading, capping off a turbulent, but otherwise strong year for equity investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.35%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 increased by 1.43%. The...
Vaccine Rollout Spurs Markets – Weekly Update for December 21, 2020
The Week on Wall Street Stocks climbed higher amid the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and an improving outlook for a fiscal stimulus bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has lagged all year, gained 0.44%. The Standard & Poor’s 500 picked up 1.25% while the...
