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...

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...

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...

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...

Given the tremendous amount of political activity surrounding financial markets so far this year, it might be hard to believe that the S&P 500® Index is higher by 2.81% rather than down by a double-digit percentage. While stocks are lower from their recent higher...

The S&P 500 is down 8% over the last 9 days. This decline represents what we believe is a normal and healthy retest of the February lows. Stocks are quite oversold as we plumb our way back to those February levels. This suggests to us that there is little downside...

During the selloff which took place at the beginning of February we highlighted our view that volatility would persist for quite a while. Indeed, it has but we remind everyone that this level of volatility is more normal than the unprecedented period of calm which...

“Insulin is not a cure for diabetes; it is a treatment. It enables the diabetic to burn sufficient carbohydrates so that proteins and fats may be added to the diet in sufficient quantities to provide energy for the economic burdens of life.” -Federick Banting A...

"What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?" - Bill Murray's character "Phil" in Groundhog Day With a few minutes left in the trading day, it appears the major stock averages will end...

“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower During periods of increased volatility, I pay close attention to the overnight futures market as well as foreign stock markets. Shortly after...