by Jon C. Goodman | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Artificial intelligence stocks and the timing of the Federal Reserve’s initial rate reduction continue to propel markets. These factors not only influence daily market fluctuations but also signify broader trends in innovation, productivity, and economic health....
by Jon C. Goodman | Mar 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
With the presidential election season heating up, there will no doubt be a flurry of daily headlines between now and election day on November 5. A rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump seems inevitable with Trump currently leading many presidential polls among...
by Jon C. Goodman | Feb 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
The stock market continues to reach new heights, driven by a stronger-than-expected economy and the largest technology stocks. In particular, Nvidia, a maker of graphics chips used in artificial intelligence applications, recently helped to push markets higher after...
by Jon C. Goodman | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy, constituting over two-thirds of our nearly $28 trillion GDP. When consumers spend money on everyday goods and services, and make large one-time purchases, it not only helps to spur economic growth but is also a...
by Jon C. Goodman | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
The S&P 500 index recently closed above 5,000 and set a new all-time high, less than three years after it first crossed the 4,000 mark. While some are understandably nervous any time the market is near record levels, investors also tend to grow more bullish as the...
by Jon C. Goodman | Feb 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
When it comes to markets, day-to-day price swings are often more about what investors expect than the underlying facts. This is because markets are designed to anticipate future events and assign them a price today. This gap between reality and expectations has driven...
