The Dotcom Bubble burst in early 2000, killing the last secular bull market. Since then, we have had two major bear markets, one driven by economics and the other by financial panic.
The Perils of Ignoring the Bull
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Market Update
If Trump is so bad, why is the market doing so good?
It sure looks and feels like a bull market. The S&P 500 Index set 25 new all-time highs through the first half of this year, and never once had a pullback or drop of as little as 5%.
Storm Clouds Over the Economy
When Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, the stock market sees its worst overall performance. It is only slightly less dismal when the Democrats control all three houses.
Consequences of the Election Surprise
Donald Trump has completed his landmark quest and will become the nation’s 45th President after a contentious and often divisive campaign.
Don’t Slump in October!
Only the best baseball teams are still playing in October, and if anyone “slumps” now, there’s a good chance their season ends short of a World Series championship.
My Fellow Americans… How Do Elections Effect the Stock Market?
By the last primary in early June, everyone knows the battle lines. It would appear that they invest accordingly. Then, four months of campaigning for the general election.
Watch the Right Signals
With five inbound lanes, including a state highway, a connector to an Interstate, and Main Street changing from two to one way, everyone passing through my hometown.
Supply and Demand
Efficient new oil extraction technologies, which helped American oil production skyrocket over the past decade, are causing worldwide problems.
100 Days of Torture
The stock market began its first correction in four years about 100 days ago. The volatility since that correction seems like torture. Moreover, the first days of 2016 rank amongst the worst starts to a calendar year.
Over-Index Video
According to LPL’s Over-index, our economy is not over-indulgent, giving us confidence that the expansion could continue for quite a long while.