2020 was a financially difficult year for many. Industries tanked. Major companies filed for bankruptcy. Thousands of people lost their jobs, and many more had their hours cut. Even a year later, countless businesses and households are still reeling from the pandemic. But if you take a look at the S&P 500 index, it tells […]
Should You Pay Attention to Stock Prices?
If you’ve been following the news from Wall Street, you know that just a handful of stocks had record returns recently. The most noteworthy example is Gamestop, where institutional investors saw an opportunity to make money by betting against its share price – a.k.a. short-selling. Short-selling is a way to make money off the price […]
2020 Economy: In-Depth Financial Review
2020 was a year of unexpected changes, and that was reflected in the markets and economy. All things considered, the year ended on a relatively high note. But with more uncertainty in the year ahead, it will be another year to watch as the months go by. Here’s a look back at the 2020 economy, […]
What 2020 Index Performance Means for 2021
2020 taught us the importance of building a portfolio that’s prepared for any storm. But you don’t need a crystal ball to create a resilient portfolio; balance and patience are extremely effective on their own. Here’s a look back at index performance for the past year – and what could come in 2021: 2020 index […]
2020 Financial Review: Markets and Economy
After years of market stability, 2020 was the year of curveballs. Oddly enough, we are ending pretty close to where we started the year. We are in a bull market, with stocks ending on a high note. But, as we all know, that’s not what the whole year looked like. Here is a look back […]
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