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Fantasies Unraveled
A couple of trade deals, accompanied by an equity rally, and all of a sudden the recessionistas go running for the hills. It's almost as...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
May 15, 20257 min read


The Waiting Game
Markets have risen more than 34% off the April lows as breadth has continued to improve. But now, investors play the waiting game - when...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
May 9, 20255 min read


Breadth Improves While Trade Negotiations Thaw
More positive news on tariffs and a strong jobs report helped fuel equities last week. Tariffs and inflation remain at opposite ends of...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
May 3, 20252 min read


Tariff Language Eases, Helping Breadth To Improve
Softening of tariff news and increased breadth helped equities rally last week. So far, 36% of S&P 500 companies have reported first...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Are Markets In For A Change?
Markets appear to have bounced back with some softening of tariff news. Breadth in equities has improved leading us to believe there is...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Apr 25, 20255 min read


Markets Mixed As Tariff War Continues
Equities were mixed last week as the Fed offered little guidance and tariff news was light. Financial media continue to try to create...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Should Investors Carry On?
We've had about 30 days of higher-than-average volatility in 2025...so, let's just throw in the towel and go to cash. Just kidding. ...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Apr 17, 20255 min read


Tariffs & Fear
Markets unraveled this week after the release of reciprocal tariffs. Was the response justified or perhaps the opportunistic behavior of...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Apr 3, 20255 min read


Are Recession Fears Misplaced?
Markets continue to trade on tariff news, but markets stopped making new lows last week. On March 4th, new lows on the New York Stock...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Mar 17, 20253 min read


Market Moves Erratic Of Late
Whether its news about tariffs or the latest economic release, markets seem to be jittery with each passing headline. Students of...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Mar 6, 20255 min read


Quod Erat Demonstrandum
Some investors are looking for the falling sky, while other investors are passionately buying. Perhaps the truth is somewhere in between....

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Feb 28, 20255 min read


Best Day, Worst Day
Depending upon your point of view, markets have either disappointed you lately or performed as expected. Life is unpredictable and so...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Feb 7, 20256 min read


Disruptions Among High Valuations
Once in a while, a disruptor comes along and changes the way people think or the way things are normally done. That is the theme this...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jan 31, 20256 min read


Santa Rally Fades, But Equities Rebound Late
While some sectors were strong during the period, the S&P 500 failed to deliver a "Santa Rally" this year. Breadth continues to be an...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jan 6, 20252 min read


Stretched Valuations No Concern For Investors
Big tech roared back to life last week, while defensives took a back seat. Investors continue to have a strong appetite for US equities....

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Equities Shift Focus While Marching Higher
While equities moved higher in a holiday-shortened week, not all sectors were equal as cyclicals gave way to defensives. Even with the...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Equities Move Higher, But Valuations Concern
Equities resume run higher, despite stretched valuations. A record $448 billion has flowed into US equities year-to-date, marking the...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Nov 25, 20242 min read


All Things Are Not Equal
Valuations, indicators, and history would suggest that all things are not equal in the market and in the economy. That's the impetus for...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Nov 22, 20245 min read


Never Say Never
They say it only takes one generation to pass before history is forgotten...or, something like that. The reality is that investors...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Nov 15, 20245 min read


Fed & Election Move Markets
Virtually all risk assets were higher last week after the election results and another rate cut by the Fed. However, regardless of who...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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