28 08, 2024

Preparing for a Rate Cut This September

By |2024-08-28T17:57:42+00:00August 28th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

It’s looking increasingly likely that the much anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut will happen this September. The Fed’s chair, Jerome Powell, recently gave a speech at Jackson Hole highlighting the cooling jobs market and downward payroll revision in addition to his confidence in inflation moving towards the Fed’s 2% target. Taken together, these factors [...]

22 08, 2024

Creating a Diversified Portfolio Using Sector Analysis: A Guide for Retail Investors

By |2024-08-22T16:09:47+00:00August 22nd, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

In the world of investing, diversification is often touted as a key strategy for managing risk and maximizing returns. But for many retail investors, the concept of diversification can seem abstract or overwhelming. By leveraging sector analysis and tools like VectorVest, investors can create a well-balanced portfolio that stands the test of time. In [...]

14 08, 2024

Recent market volatility and what it means for future investing

By |2024-08-14T14:50:31+00:00August 14th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

In the last few weeks, the markets have experienced a level of volatility not seen for an incredibly long time. Even though volatility isn’t a new idea for investors, and historically markets have eventually always returned to upward trajectories, sharp movements have also always had the potential to spook. In fact, sometimes, periods of [...]

7 08, 2024

Optimizing Your Investment Portfolio Three Months Before a Presidential Election

By |2024-08-07T17:12:19+00:00August 7th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Picture this: it's three months before a presidential election, and the stock market is buzzing with uncertainty and potential. With so many factors at play, it’s crucial to strategically position your investment holdings to capitalize on market trends and mitigate risks. Navigating this exciting yet unpredictable period can be challenging, but with the right [...]

31 07, 2024

Market Reactions to the Latest PCE Data Release

By |2024-07-31T14:16:26+00:00July 31st, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , |

Last week, the US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price index edged up to 0.1% month-over-month for June 2024. It follows a flat reading in May, with the June increase in line with forecasts. Within June’s rise, prices for services increased 0.2%, while the cost of goods decreased 0.2%. When food and energy prices are [...]

24 07, 2024

Mastering Stock Picking: A Comprehensive Guide for Retail Investors

By |2024-07-24T15:29:17+00:00July 24th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Market in Review, Stock Market News, VectorVest|Tags: , , , , , , |

Investing in the stock market can be daunting, especially for those with limited experience. But with the right tools and knowledge, some of us can navigate the complexities of the market and potentially see significant returns. Powerful tools that can track a vast number of stocks and provide key indicators to help investors make informed [...]

1 07, 2024

Worth Your Time

By |2024-07-01T14:02:39+00:00July 1st, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Stock Market News, VectorVest|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Written by: Angela Akers It has been a whirlwind of a week for VectorVest in the best way! As part of our partnership with Nasdaq, our Management Team and Education Team had the opportunity to visit Nasdaq’s MarketSite in Times Square where we were featured on their billboard and were hosted at the closing [...]

24 06, 2024

THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CYCLE AND THE FED

By |2024-06-24T14:32:04+00:00June 24th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Written by: Angela Akers As they have done for the last year, the Federal Reserve moved last week to leave interest rates unchanged at the elevated rate of 5.25% – 5.50% and signaled only one cut this year. That same morning, the May Consumer Price Index was released, coming in at a lower-than-expected increase [...]

17 06, 2024

ARE YOU A SPECULATIVE INVESTOR?

By |2024-06-17T12:21:59+00:00June 17th, 2024|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Featured: News, Market in Review, Stock Market News, VectorVest|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Written by: Angela Akers Dr. DiLiddo introduced us to the Investment Matrix decades ago in his classic little green book, “Stocks, Strategies & Common Sense.” “Without knowing it, each of us has an investment style which is distinctly our own.” – Dr. Bart DiLiddo The four basic investment styles are categorized by using [...]

11 10, 2022

Investing for Income in Retirement: The Top Income Generating Investments for Retirees

By |2023-08-02T19:16:51+00:00October 11th, 2022|Categories: Retirement|Tags: , , |

If you started investing for retirement early enough and followed sound advice on building out your retirement plan, you'll likely have no need to produce additional income after you've retired. However, that's not always the case. Even if you've done everything right, life happens. Unexpected costs pop up here and there. Or, maybe your [...]

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