Financial planning and preparing for retirement often raises more questions than answers. We hope our blog will help simplify every step of your path, from budgeting and 529 college plans, to life insurance, investments and long term care. We’re glad to have you reading along, and hope that we can assist you on your path to financial security and success.
David K. Brown |
Monday, November 27, 2023
Investor enthusiasm for stocks remained strong last week, buoyed by declining bond yields in a holiday-abbreviated trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 1.27%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 1.00%. The...
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David K. Brown |
Monday, November 20, 2023
Stocks extended their November rally last week as investors cheered lower-than-forecast inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.94%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 2.24%. The Nasdaq Composite index rose...
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David K. Brown |
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
A powerful Friday rally left stocks higher last week, extending the market’s early November gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.65%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 1.31%. The Nasdaq Composite index...
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David K. Brown |
Monday, November 6, 2023
Stocks ripped higher last week on a dramatic retreat in bond yields triggered by easing inflation and a slowing labor market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 5.07%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 surged 5.85%. The...
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David K. Brown |
Monday, October 30, 2023
Amid a busy week of corporate earnings reports, stocks slumped on cautious earnings guidance, fears of higher interest rates, and growing anxiety over the increasing amount of Treasury bonds and notes coming to market. The Dow Jones...
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