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IS ALL THE GOOD NEWS PRICED IN?

Last week we discussed whether stock prices might be reflecting peak optimism. In that commentary we noted that while sentiment may be overly optimistic and a pickup in volatility would be totally normal, strong breadth measures suggest stocks still may have more upside. This week we tackle that same topic of peak optimism, but by...

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April 24, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Market Commentary

Myth Busting

There are several market myths related to certain market indicators which have the tendency to distract investors from what really matters in assessing market opportunities. We believe the overall fundamental backdrop is currently quite positive...

April 17, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Market Commentary

Did Stocks Bottom?

The February 2018 market correction caught many investors off guard, but the longer-term trend remains higher. This year has provided more volatility than we’ve seen in recent years, with many wondering if the movement is a sign that the bull...

April 10, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Market Commentary

First Quarter Earnings Preview: What to Watch

First quarter earnings season, which kicks off April 12–13, sets up to show solid growth, buoyed by tax reform. The S&P 500 Index has grown earnings at a double-digit clip in three out of the past four quarters, a trend that is poised to...

April 4, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Market Commentary

First Quarter Marked By Return of Volatility

Market volatility resurfaced in the first quarter of 2018, following the stock market’s calm and steady rise in 2017. This week’s Weekly Market Commentary recaps first quarter stock market performance, discusses some of the themes that were in...

March 29, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Economic Commentary

Beige Book: Window on Main Street

Beige Book Suggests Continued Moderate Economic Growth The Federal Reserve (Fed) was in the news last week, as markets digested the March 20–21 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting statement. The outcomes of the meeting were broadly in line...

March 27, 2018 | By Boone Wealth | Filed under: Weekly Market Commentary

The Stock Market's Final Four Factors

The NCAA Men’s Tournament Final Four is set. Kansas, Loyola, Michigan, and Villanova are headed to San Antonio, Texas to determine this year’s college basketball national champion. In that spirit, following our “Sweet 16” commentary last week...

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