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Rotation Among Asset Classes and Sectors
There was a shift in the leading sectors and asset classes last week as tech and AI-related names under-performed. Small and Mid-cap...

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


Are Stocks Trading Places This Week?
We're seeing some recent under-performance of the vaunted Mag 7 stocks, while other sectors of the market are beginning to move higher...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Mar 8, 20246 min read


Economic Data Help Markets Stay Resilient
Fed Chairman Powell tried to pour water on the current stock market rally last week by taking a March rate cut off the table in comments...
spoore1
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Who's The Real Genius?
Is Powell a genius or just lucky? We'll quickly find out in 2024 as there is a battle waging between the Fed and the market in terms of...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Feb 2, 20246 min read


Markets Relax After Tough Start To New Year
Equities settled back in last week after a rocky start to the New Year. The market seemed to relax somewhat last week after sputtering in...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Fed Provides Additional Wind At The Back Of Equities
The Fed provided the market with a Christmas gift last week, as equities continued the march higher. Though the Fed kept the Fed Funds...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Dec 18, 20232 min read


There's No Place Like Equities For The Holidays
Equities continued to rally this week and investors got a nice Christmas present from the Grinch (I mean Fed Chairman Powell). The Fed's...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Dec 15, 20235 min read


Wall Street Remains In Buy Mode
After a little reprieve earlier in the week, investors were back in "buy" mode at the end of last week. The “Magnificent 7” (Apple,...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Have Yourself A Merry Little Rally
After a little reprieve earlier this week, investors are back in "buy" mode. The Magnificent 7 (Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft,...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Dec 8, 20235 min read


Equities Look To Finish The Year On A High Note
Most major indices were higher in broad upward movement in a holiday-shortened week. In fact, equity sectors that have not participated...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Nov 26, 20232 min read


Fed Misdirection Moves The Market
Markets didn't care for Fed Chairman Powell's comments last week and external events are starting to factor in. The Fed continues to give...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Budget Resolution Eases Market Volatility
Equities were somewhat mixed last week as markets calmed slightly by the end of the week. Late Saturday, Congress passed a continuing...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Oct 2, 20232 min read


Tech and Interest Rate Fears Pull Markets Lower
Fears were renewed last week that interest rates would stay higher for longer and equities took the hit. With nearly all companies having...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Equities Make Strong Move Higher
It was a strong week for equities last week. Overall, equities saw gains of 2% or more over the last 5 days. With 2nd quarter earnings...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Sep 5, 20232 min read


Strong Week For The Market As We Enter September
Markets have had a strong week and while led by technology stocks, overall breadth did improve. While there is some softening in the...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Sep 1, 20234 min read


Inflation & Moody's Downgrade In Market Focus
Markets were mixed last week as inflation numbers and Moody's downgrade of select banks moved markets were the focus. The inflation...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Aug 14, 20232 min read


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...
spoore1
Aug 7, 20232 min read


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


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


Markets Begin To Doubt The Fed
Markets moved higher last week in spite of the “hawkish pause.” Markets had largely anticipated the “pause” or “skip” in rate hikes last...

Scott Poore, AIF, AWMA, APMA
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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