There is an old Monty Python skit about a parrot whose lack of movement and refusal to respond to prodding leads to an intense debate over what state it is in. Is it just sleeping, as the proprietor of the
November 3, 2017
As we move into the 101st month of the current economic expansion, the respective stock market indices have continued their climb further into nosebleed territory. On Thursday the S&P 500 avoided its first back to back daily declines in about a
October was a reminder for us of why it’s important to diversify. Apple (AAPL) had a fantastic quarter on expectations of strong iPhone sales, and as I write this, the company is within striking distance of being the first trillion-dollar company by
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Yesterday we received the first details on tax reform as the House Republicans unveiled their plan. To residents of high-tax states (including your blogger in NJ) it looks like the Republican Tax Hike Plan. Putting aside the impact on some
Here is a summary of the four market valuation indicators we update on a monthly basis. The Crestmont Research P/E Ratio (more) The cyclical P/E ratio using the trailing 10-year earnings as the divisor (more) The Q Ratio, which is
This week, we learned the pick for the new Fed chairman and saw the details of the House GOP tax plan. Markets continued their nonchalant attitude and moved modestly higher on low volatility. If confirmed by the Senate, Federal Reserve
Never before has a bearish indicator meant so little to the market. Considering how relentless this market has been on trading higher, the SharePlanner Reversal Indicator has done fairly well, relative to other indicators. Two out of the last four
On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Consulting Director Todd LaFountaine chatted with Chief Investment Strategist Erik Ristuben about the recent hike in interest rates in the UK, President Trump’s nomination of Jerome Powell to lead the U.S.
The earnings season is off to a flying start with equity markets scaling record highs, owing to a slew of upbeat economic data, strong corporate performance and President Donald Trump’s tax reform proposal. However, the performance has been a mixed
