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A Lot Can Change in Two Months

August 26, 2024 06:00 AM By alex.locker - Comment(s)
A Lot Can Change in Two Months
The outlook for the markets & economy are quite different in August than they were in June.

Presidential Cycle Choppy into Mid-2020

November 07, 2019 04:43 PM By alex.locker - Comment(s)
Presidential Cycle Choppy into Mid-2020

Consolidation typically starts now and ends in May

MAIN POINTS


In the first half of 2020, the risk for a political overhang to the stock market is high.


Near-term risks continue to include earnings expectations and the trade war with China.


Once a presidential winner has been identified, the market has ...

Welcome to "The Twilight Zone"

December 18, 2018 12:05 PM By alex.locker - Comment(s)
Welcome to "The Twilight Zone"

"There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man. It's a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity.  It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. Th...

Finally!

November 06, 2018 09:13 PM By alex.locker - Comment(s)

If you're like me, you will be extremely happy to have the end of political ad season. As I'm writing this post, nothing has been officially determined yet, but we'll most likely end up with a split Congress (Democratic House, GOP Senate.)  Ultimately, while that probably means political gridlo...

Known or Unknown?

September 08, 2018 09:28 PM By alex.locker - Comment(s)

Lately, it seems that we're bombarded with new articles or stories with every news cycle regarding our modern politics & its effect on the economy or stock market. Some days you just want to escape the craziness and the anxiety in every reporter's voice or headline. It can be downright exhaustin...

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