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Market Recap for Week Ended June 1:
May recap May proved to be a month of modest gains for stocks, as the S&P 500 rose 2.2% and the Dow added 1.1%. The big action took place in other markets, as the yield of the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond rose at mid-month to its highest level in seven years and crude oil prices […]
Wary of High Yield? Three Reasons Not to Be
High-yield investors bracing for a downturn in 2018 can relax. By some metrics, high-yield companies have rarely looked better. The way we see it, investors who do their homework can still profit in this environment. After a strong 2017, high-yield bonds have struggled this year as US Treasury yields spiked and inflation potential stirred […]
Your Guide to Navigating the Month Ahead
The early days of May brought some positive momentum to the markets, sparked in part by strong earnings reports and job numbers along with interest rates holding steady. But this doesn’t mean investors should throw caution to the wind. It’s too early to tell if the volatility of recent months might be behind us. Higher […]
Market Recap for Week Ended May 24:
Bond price rally Prices of U.S. government bonds rose sharply, sending their yields lower, as investors focused on indicators of moderating economic growth. After reaching a seven-year high of 3.11% on May 17, the yield of the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond sank below the 3.00% threshold on Thursday and finished the week around 2.93%. […]
BlackRock: Investment Directions, Spring Planting
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Should Investors Worry About US Earnings?
US companies reported stellar first-quarter profits this year. But some investors suspect that earnings growth has plateaued. Our research suggests that slowing earnings growth means nothing for stock prices. As earnings season draws to a close, the results look pretty spectacular. US companies posted earnings growth of 26%, with 91% of S&P 500 companies reporting […]
Goldman Sachs 2018 Mid-Year Outlook.
Macro & Market Views A better balance of risks: We think the outlook for risk asset returns has improved. Interest rates have risen, equities have sold off and the bar for growth is lower after the recent moderation. We are strategically pro-risk, but continue to emphasize a dynamic approach to investment as volatility re-emerges. […]
The E-Valuator Funds CEO/CIO Kevin Miller shares his outlook with CNBC Squawk Box
The E-Valuator Funds CEO/CIO Kevin Miller shares his outlook with CNBC Squawk Box Click Image to View
Market Recap for Week Ended May 18:
Small-cap record A small-cap stock index climbed to a record high as the positive outlook for U.S. economic growth continued to support shares of small companies. The Russell 2000 Index rose on Wednesday to a level that topped its previous record set in late January. Retail strength Positive economic data and expectations of further […]
The E-Valuator Funds talks with Bloomberg Radio
The E-Valuator Funds CEO/CIO Kevin Miller talks with Bloomberg on oil futures, gold futures, the current Fixed Income markets and more. Audio Clip: Please click the link below