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Will the “Slow and Steady” Pace of the American Economy Be Overwhelmed by Europe This Summer?

05/21/12: As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days as we move towards Memorial Day.  These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.  1.  First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business days.  Beginning today, the i ... read more

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Investors Need To Focus On More Than Financial Data

05/14/12:  As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days.  These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.  1.  First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business days.  Beginning today, the focus continues to be “across ... read more

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What Could Quickly Impact U.S. Markets?

05/07/12: As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them. 1. Here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business days. Beginning today, the Federal Reserve will release consumer data f ... read more

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Will Spain’s Recession Impact US Investors?

05/01/12: As we bring April to a close and begin the month of May, it’s really hard to believe that four months of 2012 are already in the books.  At the beginning of this market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we, as an investment firm, will be tracking carefully during the next few days.  These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them. 1. First, here is a “ ... read more

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The Importance of a Global Perspective for Investors

04/18/12:The importance of a global perspective for investing is vital for any financial investor. In this brief video, Greg Powell, CIMA, President/CEO of fi-Plan Partners explains how his portfolio team stays focused on their clients' portfolios with a global perspective. Do you have a question or concern? Call or email Greg here. Note:Because of regulations, comments have been turned off. ... read more

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European Banks Bracing For Ratings Downgrades

04/16/12: Good morning, everyone! We hope that you had a great weekend despite the fact that there was probably some last minute “tax work” going on! As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them. 1. First, here is a “we ... read more

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Will We See Positive Earnings Numbers This Week?

04/09/12: We hope that you had a great Easter and Masters weekend!  As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days.  These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them. 1.  First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business days. ... read more

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This Week’s Market Outlook

04/02/12: Are we about to have a significant increase in M&A activity? We hope that you had a great weekend.  As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days.  These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them.  First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key ma ... read more

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The “Tug of War” Between Stocks and Bonds

03/26/12: Good morning, everyone! We hope that you had a great weekend. As we always do at the beginning of the market week, we wanted to give you a “look ahead” at a few items that we will be tracking carefully during the next few days. These are just a few opinions that we have, and as with life, nothing is certain about them. 1. First, here is a “week-at-a-glance” view of several key market drivers for the next five business d ... read more

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Is this the Beginning of the End of the Housing Market Crisis?

03.22.12: In the markets, as in life, there are no guarantees but everyone is entitled to their opinion. Here's our opinion on four major decisions that could have impact on markets and investors: 1. First, here’s a “week-in-a-glance” view of what’s been happening. Monday through Wednesday has already given us a heavy “housing dose, “as Monday saw the release of The National Association of Home Builders housing market index. Furt ... read more

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