Here’s what you need to know about the housing market.  To some, this may hardly feel like an economy headed for a bright future. But don’t tell that to home builders.  Builder confidence in August jumped to an eye-popping 78 in August, according to the Housing ... Read More

Election years cause some anxiety. With all of the storm and stress of the year 2020, you’d be forgiven if you momentarily forgot that we’re due for another national election in November. Many states will be selecting governors, representatives, and senators, while the ... Read More

Financial results are reported each quarter. Every few months, you may hear the phrase “we’re entering earnings season” as you read financial news. But what exactly is “earnings season” and why is it important to Wall Street? Earnings season is the period of time ... Read More

In the era of COVID-19, and the financial woes it has created, people often ask, “Why is the stock market holding up so well when the economy appears to be struggling?” To understand why the markets react — or don’t — to certain outside factors, it’s always good to keep ... Read More