by Matt Rust | Aug 6, 2019 | Commentary
“Dow plunges XXX points in worst day of XXXX!” -CNBC.com I purposely left out the numbers because they ultimately do not matter. During my 28-year career, I have seen this headline XXX,XXX times. I expect to see it another XXX,XXX times before I retire. OK. So, today...
by Matt Rust | Jan 8, 2019 | Commentary
The fourth quarter of 2018 has seen an uptick of volatility along with a decline in stock prices. There is a lot of confusion and concern on the part of investors who fear that 2019 will see a continuation of this decline. I would like to offer our view of what has...
by Matt Rust | Oct 24, 2018 | Commentary
Heading into the 9:30am ringing of the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (“DJIA”) was set to open down 450 points from yesterday’s close. Does this mean stocks are finally crashing and wiping away all those gains since the Great Recession of 2008? As I...
by Matt Rust | Oct 11, 2018 | Commentary
The performance of the stock market today will undoubtedly catch the attention of the non-business media. So, prepare to see headlines such as “Stocks Sink” or “Stocks Take a Tumble” or “Interest Rates Rise While Stocks Fall” along with other “journalistic gems” of...
by Matt Rust | Jul 27, 2018 | Commentary
It is easy to describe the current political and economic environment as unique. After all we have a president who, regardless of your political stripes, is carrying out his duties in a way that has not been seen for quite a while. Concerns over internet privacy has...
