2009 began with the worst two-month start in S&P 500 history, but by the end of the year a rally led largely by high-beta, low-quality stocks, helped the S&P 500 recover about half of its total bear market loss. While… read more
Palm Beach Post (Florida) By: Stacey Singer, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer The health care overhaul that became law last week reaches beyond regulation of the insurance industry and upends almost 30 years of trickle-down economic… read more
We have long had death and taxes as the two standards of inevitability. But there are those who believe that death is the preferable of the two. “At least,” as one man said, “there’s one advantage… read more
During the first week of August the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 fell by 11.2% and 13.3%, respectively. This unfortunate situation creates an opportunity for those who may have converted a regular IRA… read more
Investors are closely reevaluating their portfolios following a global credit crisis and currently facing the headwinds of increasing sovereign credit risk, rising inflation, and escalating worldwide fiscal deficits. As investors… read more
Following the recent market pullback, uncertainty is a common concern shared among the majority of investors. The second half of 2010 and the first half of 2011 saw a slow and steady climb in the S&P 500, and may have… read more
As we take time during the holidays to reflect on family and friendships, thoughts about our investments may be difficult to avoid. Many holiday party conversations will certainly involve the recurring headlines regarding… read more