Strange Times We Live In

by | Apr 17, 2020 | Market Commentary

April 17, 2020 So here we are in week 3—no 4, or is it 5?—of this shelter-in-place business due to COVID-19,  and so much has happened, despite the fact that many of us are unable to do anything. Last month, the markets shot down 35%, an alarming rate. The potential...

2020 – Uncharted Waters

by | Mar 18, 2020 | Market Commentary

It’s a little bit surreal. Just a few weeks ago, the stock markets were hitting all time highs, and now, in literally a matter of days, the markets have dropped to 2017 levels and may not be done yet. The volatility during each trading day has been...

Market Update March 12, 2020

by | Mar 12, 2020 | Market Commentary

A quick update on the current state of the markets and actions being taken. Right now, we are somewhat in uncharted waters. Typically, market corrections based on events are short lived and the rebound occurs rather quickly. The coronavirus and the price war in oil...

Coronavirus and Stock Market Volatility

by | Mar 4, 2020 | Market Commentary

Good afternoon. This market update was initially supposed to go out sometime Monday, but my wife and I ended up traveling on Monday to be with my oldest son and his wife for the birth of their second child (our second grandchild). Mom and the baby are doing great and...