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U.S. Credit Downgrade Cools Markets
Equities sold off last week in response to Fitch’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. On the earnings front, 84% of S&P 500 companies...
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Aug 7, 20232 min read
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The Dog Days of Markets...I Mean, Summer
As we enter the final days of summer, I'm reminded of that time of the year when vacations and relaxation ends as the beginning of school...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Aug 4, 20236 min read
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Market Breadth Continues To Improve
Markets moved higher last week in spite of the Fed raising rates after June's pause. Overall, 51% of S&P 500 companies have reported 2nd...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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Sometimes You Have To Take What's Given
The economic data was positive overall this week and the markets seem to have taken the Fed rate hike in stride. Last week's market saw...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jul 28, 20236 min read
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Market Breadth Improves As Tech Takes A Backseat
Markets moved mostly higher last week as the rally broadened away from Big Tech. Only 18% of companies have reported 2nd quarter earnings...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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Market Momentum Supported By The Data, So Far
Most asset classes were higher last week as markets seem to be looking past the Fed's rate forecasts. Market sentiment last week focused...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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That Means You, Tommy Boy!
The Fed is either confused or they are sowing confusion. For the most part, equities seem to be shaking off the noise, but for how long?...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jul 14, 20235 min read
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The Fed Game
Markets declined last week on new worries about a rate hike later this month. Though last week was a holiday-shortened week, there was...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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Strong End To The Quarter
Equities resumed their march higher last week. The shorter week, due to the July 4th holiday, should mean lower trading volumes this...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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In The Air
Equities are having a good run as the 2nd quarter of 2023 comes to a conclusion. In fact, the S&P 500 Index is set to have its best June...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jun 30, 20236 min read
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