by Matt Rust | Dec 23, 2019 | Commentary
Since our last note to clients, the S&P 500 has rallied approximately 10%. In our last note to clients we suggested fresh all-time highs to be reached by stocks in the upcoming weeks. Indeed, that is what this rally has led to. Furthermore, we expected the Fed to...
by Matt Rust | Oct 14, 2019 | Commentary
Immediately following our last missive on September 9, stocks experienced a burst higher. While stocks missed hitting an all time high on September 12 by a mere 16 points, we continue to believe stocks will achieve fresh all-time highs in the weeks to come. The recent...
by Matt Rust | Sep 10, 2019 | Commentary
As August arrived, we told clients to expect volatility to increase but that there was little reason to “run for the hills” and sell everything. Our expectation was that there would be a slight downward bias in stock prices along with the volatility but no dramatic...
by Matt Rust | Aug 26, 2019 | Commentary
Stocks started the day modestly higher ahead of a very important speech given by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. Powell is in Jackson Hole, WY along with other central bankers who gather there every year to exchange ideas. Many important announcements over the...
by Matt Rust | Aug 20, 2019 | Commentary
“Dow tanks 800 points in worst day of 2019” – CNBC.com 8/14/19 In my last letter to clients, I pointed out how eager news outlets are to print eye-catching headlines referencing the number of points the Dow Jones Industrial Average drops. Well, today was another...