Indices kicked off the week on a positive note Monday as Technology stocks led the advance on a variety of economic news. Strong quarterly earnings coupled with Friday’s positive employment report have boosted investor confidence in continuing economic growth. Markets closed mixed moves on Tuesday.
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains while we prefer to see companies invest in more innovation, research and development, and new product offerings, that stock buyback programs are not a bad thing.
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The tax reform laws increased how much you can save to an ABLE account for individuals who are blind or disabled. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
Despite its reputation, there is little reason for most people to avoid probate. However, be aware that the average process takes six to nine months to complete. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, and Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, review April’s market highlights and provide their insight for May, including why they’re watching inflation and interest rates closely.
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by his Research Analysts, Nick Antonucci, CVA, and Jacob Keen to take a deeper look into why companies buy back their stock, and what share buybacks mean for both the investors and the company.
The major indices started the week on a low note as stocks traded lower on a variety of economic news. Crude oil prices ticked up settling at $68.57 a barrel, which caused energy stocks to decline. Trading was mixed on Tuesday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing lower.
You need credit but you have no credit, so no one will extend you credit. There are ways out of this vicious cycle that will help you build a good credit history. Learn more in this Question of the Week.