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Stumbling Block

Stumbling Block

OVERVIEW   The U.S. stock market had another mixed week. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 0.4%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.29% and the Dow fell 1.11%. Among different stock categories, small-cap stocks had the poorest performance, dropping approximately 1.7% for...

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Sell in May and Walk Away

Sell in May and Walk Away

  There’s an adage on Wall Street that goes something like, “Sell in May and walk away.” It refers to the stock market’s tendency to underperform for the six calendar months of May through October and outperform from November through April. Just how big is the...

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Your Friend the Trend

Your Friend the Trend

  A lot of investing success comes from being able to stay on the right side of a trending market. This principle is encapsulated by the industry phrase "Keep the trend your friend." In other words, it’s not a good idea to fight your friend, and it’s not a good...

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Concentration Risk

Concentration Risk

OVERVIEW   U.S. stocks had mixed results for the week. The Nasdaq increased slightly by 0.07%, while the S&P 500 and the Dow both decreased by 0.8% and 1.24%, respectively. In terms of stock types, growth stocks experienced a slight increase of around 0.12%,...

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Lack of Clarity

Lack of Clarity

  If there’s one thing investors don’t like, it’s uncertainty. Unfortunately, now is one of those times when uncertainty is especially high regarding what is going on in Washington with the upcoming debt ceiling. This week’s featured chart does a great job of...

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Capturing the Trend

Capturing the Trend

  Investors have long been searching for ways to forecast stock returns. But with so much data available, it can be overwhelming. An easy solution is to simplify the process. One approach that has proved particularly useful over the years is the use of moving...

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