by Michael Vodicka | Jan 7, 2012 | All Updates, Weekly Update
Stocks kicked off the year on the right foot, with all three major averages closing the week in the green on some encouraging employment data. For the week, the Dow gained 1.2%, the S&P 500 added 1.6% while the NASDAQ led after tacking on 2.7%. Everyone knows that...
by Michael Vodicka | Jan 1, 2012 | All Updates, Weekly Update
When it comes to the market and stocks, I’m probably not the only one ready to close the door on 2011 and focus on a new chapter. But while a fresh start always provides a spring board for optimism, the big question going into the New Year is whether that optimism...
by Michael Vodicka | Dec 18, 2011 | All Updates, Weekly Update
Stocks were under pressure again this week as the Euro zone continues to weigh on confidence. For the week, the averages fell about 3%, pushing them back into the red for the year and dashing hopes for the seasonal “Santa Claus Rally.” At this point, it’s pretty...
by Michael Vodicka | Dec 11, 2011 | All Updates, Weekly Update
Since it’s time to talk about the market, it’s time to talk about the Euro zone. Here’s the latest. Stocks were steadily grinding higher early in the week as the market looked forward to a rate cut from the European Central Bank. That came to fruition on Thursday, but...
by Michael Vodicka | Dec 4, 2011 | All Updates, Weekly Update
Wouldn’t it be great if we all had access to unlimited funding through some sort of opaque and mysterious financial institution? One that was able to print money and lend at its discretion without any regulatory, political or economic restraints? If that sounds absurd...
by Michael Vodicka | Nov 27, 2011 | All Updates, Weekly Update
It was an ugly Thanksgiving week for the market, with stocks falling sharply as the Euro zone continues to buckle under mounting financial pressure. The averages posted their worst holiday week since 1932, with stocks now closing in the red for 6 consecutive sessions....
