by lindapowell | Feb 16, 2018 | Articles, Newsletters
by lindapowell | Dec 6, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
December 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF In November, the S&P 500 gained 2.81% and advanced for a thirteenth straight month – an unprecedented milestone in the index’s long history. Consumer confidence and investor confidence were both abundant, as further...
by lindapowell | Nov 6, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
November 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF October saw the S&P 500 rise 2.22% in response to results from the fall earnings season, encouraging fundamental indicators, and anticipation of tax reforms. An impressive jump in personal spending complemented excellent readings...
by lindapowell | Aug 8, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
August 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.54% in July as earnings announcements and fundamental indicators provided a lift for the blue chips and other stock market indices. Hiring and manufacturing data was particularly reassuring....
by lindapowell | Jun 6, 2017 | Articles, Economic Updates
June 2017 THE MONTH IN BRIEF May was another good month for stocks. The S&P 500 gained more than 1%, putting its YTD advance above 7.7%. While the housing market showed some spring weakness, hiring bounced back and most other important economic indicators...
