The week of November 2 started off calmly enough, then stocks staged a big rally on Wednesday, November 4, after the midterm elections, with the Democrats taking over both the House and Senate and doing much better than expected. The initial pop was likely relief that the election was simpl …
‘Tis the season to give. In fact, 36% of charitable giving occurs during the last quarter of the year—18% of it in December alone, according to a survey conducted by the Blackbaud Institute. And while the holidays are traditionally a time to reflect on our blessings and help those less fort …
In this episode of Glass Half Full, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, break down what the midterm elections could mean for the stock market, with just one week to go. They start with what markets have been focus …
The S&P 500 fell 0.6% last week to finish October down 0.9%. Despite last week’s decline, breadth was strong. Underneath the hood, the average stock gained 0.8%, and 349 names in the index had a positive return. Yes, the index was down for October, the fourth down month in the last five …
In this episode of Glass Half Full, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, break down what the midterm elections could mean for the stock market, with just one week to go. They start with what markets have actually b …
The S&P 500 fell a modest 0.5% last week, its second down week in a row. These pauses for the market to catch its breath are normal. The index is down less than 2.5% from its October 6 closing all-time high. Remember, three to four mild corrections of at least 5% a year is normal. …
As a business owner, you understand the importance of planning. You plan out inventories, employee work schedules, customer meetings, and revenue projections. But have you given serious thought to planning out what will happen when it’s time for you to step away from your business? This is …
