December 2018

Happy Holidays and things that go ‘bump in the night’

Submitted by Oram & Kaylor on December 20th, 2018

Here we are again … year-end, market turmoil and the holidays. This is supposed to be good old Saint Nick’s holiday, yet it is turning out to be Krampus’ party. Krampus? What did we do wrong? Nothing says Fed head Jerome Powell. Ah not to worry, good old Saint Nick will save us after all … RIGHT?

Market Commentary for the week of December 17, 2018

Submitted by Oram & Kaylor on December 17th, 2018

The Markets

Stocks fell sharply Friday. Disappointing data out of China and Europe stoked concern over sluggish global growth. For the week, the Dow fell 1.17 percent to finish at 24,100.51. The S&P dropped 1.22 percent to finish at 2,599.95, and the NASDAQ lost 0.84 percent to end the week at 6,910.67.

Market Commentary for the week of December 10, 2018

Submitted by Oram & Kaylor on December 10th, 2018

The Markets

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Calm before the storm.....?

Submitted by Oram & Kaylor on May 15th, 2017

Trying to accurately predict the movement of the financial markets is akin to predicting the weather. No one really knows, and we have to wait to see what actually happens.

DOW 20,000, now what?

Submitted by Oram & Kaylor on January 30th, 2017

Traders wore grins and commemorative hats Wednesday as the Dow Jones industrial average broke the 20,000 mark for the first time. The milestone reflects a growing economy. The private sector added 15.6 million jobs over the last 81 months; the Fed has begun increasing interest rates; and average wages grew 2.9 percent in December.

Still Time for Certain Tax Moves

Submitted by Oram & Kaylor on January 16th, 2017

Even as you look at a fresh 2017 calendar, you may still be able to make one or two strategic tax moves for 2016. But they must be made by the national filing deadline, which falls on Tuesday, April 17, this year.

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