by Daniel White | Mar 10, 2025 | Economy
March 10, 2025 President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would add 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and some from Canada. But after both countries reportedly agreed to send thousands of their own troops to U.S. borders to help stop illegal immigration and the flow...
by Daniel White | Mar 3, 2025 | Economy
March 3, 2025 Surely, you’ve heard about “not putting all your eggs in one basket.” This overused cliche stresses the importance of diversification (spreading out risk across a group of investable assets). For stocks, advisors often suggest a basket of 20-30 stocks to...
by Daniel White | Feb 24, 2025 | Economy
February 24, 2025 As the market remains frothy from a historical perspective, I encourage you to read some interesting points from Merrill Lynch’s former Chief Market Analyst, Bob Farrell. His famous “Market Rules to Remember” first appeared after the dot-com bubble...
by Daniel White | Feb 17, 2025 | Economy
February 17, 2025 You’ve probably heard of the new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. While it offers long-term promise, it’s suffering some short-term peril. When it comes to spending, it almost doesn’t matter who gets elected president. That’s...
by Daniel White | Feb 10, 2025 | Uncategorized, Economy
February 10, 2025 The bond market may be starting to worry. Last year was a good one for stocks. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 28%, the S&P 500 gained 23%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose almost 13%. But if you look closer, both the 30-year and the...
by Daniel White | Feb 3, 2025 | Uncategorized, Economy
February 3, 2025 Let’s talk about three key pillars of President Trump’s policy agenda: tariffs, immigration, and taxes. Tariffs have been a Trump centerpiece. He announced his intention to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, our two largest trading partners...
