Q4 2023 Market Observations

by Chris Guinther, Senior Investment Strategist Let’s begin by noting the 2023 market numbers for Q4, as of the quarter’s close of December 31st:     The equity markets finished the year off on a  positive note and we think for … Read More

Stock Pricing Cycles

By Ned MONTAG, CEO Many activities in the natural world are strongly influenced by cycles, primarily the 24-hour and 365-day intervals.  Pick a date well into the future, ask a naturalist to predict the behavior of the plants and animals … Read More

Market Observations Q3, 2023

By CHRIS GUINTHER, SENIOR INVESTMENT STRATEGIST & PORTFOLIO MANAGER Through September 30th, the returns for the various indices are as follows: As the market returns did weaken for the quarter, the major indices are still on the positive side for … Read More

2023 SECOND QUARTER MARKET OBSERVATIONS

by Chris Guinther – Senior Investment Strategist & Portfolio Manager   Let’s begin by noting the 2023 second quarter market numbers, as of the quarter’s close of June 30th.      An especially revealing statistic was the FANG+ index (Facebook, Apple, … Read More

MARKET OBSERVATIONS Q2 2023

By Chris Guinther, Senior Investment Strategist & Portfolio Manager   Let’s begin by noting the 2023 first quarter’s market numbers, as of the quarter’s close of March 31st:     Equity Investors — A Focus on Earnings Growth The stock … Read More

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