Weaker Earnings
During the last few weeks S&P 500 companies have been reporting 3rd quarter earnings. It is now apparent that these earnings will be less than what was originally forecasted just a few weeks ago. Weaker earnings have also shown up…
Year End Re-balancing
After another solid quarter of corporate profits we are heading into the home stretch for 2010. We take this time to review any positions that may be paying a large dividend or capital gains that we would like to avoid.…
Moderating Growth, More Volatility
The recent correction of 10-15% in major stock market indexes was ignited by concerns over sovereign debt markets in Europe, but it is also a reflection of moderating growth rate in our economy. The rapid rebound from our recession lows…
Gold-Hedge or Investment?
Gold is often touted as an investment by ads on the television or radio, usually by companies that do little else but sell gold! Gold and other precious metals do have some value as a store of investment value and…