Stocks Slip
Indices closed in the red zone on Thursday. Early market momentum faded as the session progressed. Stocks slipped on a variety of economic news. Initial jobless claims decreased last week.
Indices closed in the red zone on Thursday. Early market momentum faded as the session progressed. Stocks slipped on a variety of economic news. Initial jobless claims decreased last week.
We warned you! Tax laws do change, and we’re approaching what could be a BIG change. Thankfully there is still time and moves to make that may reduce your 2017 tax bill. Read all about it in this week’s Tax Tip.
Indices closed out mildly mixed on Wednesday. The Dow and Nasdaq posted gains on policy commentary from the Federal Reserve meeting while the S&P 500 landed slightly in the red zone. As anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee lifted the target range for the fed funds rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% to 1.5%.
Baby boomers are turning 70½ at a fast clip—about 10,000 per day! If you’re a baby boomer, it’s time to take required minimum distributions seriously because penalties are steep!
Indices ended trading with mixed moves on Tuesday. The Dow and S&P 500 closed at new record highs for the third straight session while the Nasdaq shed some points. Telecom and financial brands led the way up on a variety of economic news.
Indices closed with gains on Monday. The Dow and S&P 500 hit new record levels. Technology and energy brands led advancers. Apple tacked on nearly 2% today after announcing plans to acquire music ID app Shazam.
Indices closed at new record heights on Friday. Brands such as Microsoft and Electronic Arts ticked up on stronger-than-expected jobs data for November. Department of Labor figures showed U.S. employers added 228,000 jobs last month. The results exceeded estimates of 190,000.
Key Performance Indicators help business owners know how their company is performing, and they can be used as a guiding point for every decision made within the company. We explain in this week’s Business Tip.
In todya’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how you have to understand what you’re protecting before you buy a souped-up insurance policy to cover it. Spoiler Alert: It starts with your financial plan! Read the Article
Indices closed with gains on Thursday. Technology brands such as Facebook, Alphabet, and Apple advanced on a variety of economic news.