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Market News – Week of January 29th, 2018

FOURTH QUARTER GROWTH COMES IN AT 2.6%: In the fourth quarter of 2017, the U.S. gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.6% according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This did not match the above 3% growth of the prior two quarters, but it remains above the 2% average that has prevailed…

January 29, 2018

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Market News – Week of January 22nd, 2018

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LOW VOLATILITY CONTINUES WITH NO SIGNS OF STOPPING: It has been 392 days since the last time the S&P 500 pulled back 5% or more. The record is 394 days set in the mid-90s. The average is 92 days. MARKETS SHRUG OFF GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: The S&P 500, and other U.S. indices, hit fresh record highs…

January 22, 2018

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Market News – Week of January 15th, 2018

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CONTINUED OPTIMISM FUELS STOCK MARKETS: Stocks rose again last week as most major indices rose well above another 1%. Optimism around a steadily expanding U.S. economy and expectations that corporations are going to post strong fourth quarter earnings reports is fueling the markets. RETAIL SALES INCREASING: Retail sales in December were 5.4% better…

January 15, 2018

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Investment Update From James C. Baird, Chairman | Founding Principal

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January 11th, 2018 Dear Valued Clients & Friends: Market and Portfolio Update – January 2018 Economic Update 2017 equity markets surprised many investors, as synchronized global growth spurred by continued monetary and fiscal stimulus produced strong returns with historically low volatility. The year saw a governing change in the U.S., with one party controlling…

January 12, 2018

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Market News – Week of January 8th, 2018

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SLOWER MONTH FOR NEW JOBS ENDS A SOLID EMPLOYMENT YEAR: In December, the U.S. economy added 148,000 new jobs. Employers added jobs in manufacturing, construction and health care, but not retail. December was the 87th straight month in which the economy has added jobs, the longest such stretch ever. For the year, the economy added…

January 8, 2018

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Market News – Week of January 1st, 2018

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HOLIDAY RETAIL SALES: U.S. retailers enjoyed their best holiday season since 2011. Sales increased 4.9% over last year. Online retail shopping increased 18.1%! Even specialty apparel and department stores experienced modest gains. Black Friday was the biggest single sales day with December 23 coming in a close second (last minute shoppers). HOME PRICES MOVING UP:…

January 2, 2018

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Monthly Archives: January 2018

Market News – Week of January 29th, 2018

Market News – Week of January 22nd, 2018

Market News – Week of January 15th, 2018

Investment Update From James C. Baird, Chairman | Founding Principal

Market News – Week of January 8th, 2018

Market News – Week of January 1st, 2018