Stocks Were Bound to Correct

Stocks Were Bound to Correct

May 5, 2025 A lot has happened in the markets in 2025. But the truth is stocks were due to fall, whether from tariffs or something else. Not long ago, the stock market was trading at the highest prices measured against earnings. Stocks were more expensive than in 1929...
The Trade Wars Return

The Trade Wars Return

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...
The S&P 500 Is Not Diversified

The S&P 500 Is Not Diversified

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...
Famous “Market Rules to Remember”

Famous “Market Rules to Remember”

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...