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The Changing Investment World
Submitted by InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. on February 7th, 2017The pace of change in the last five years is really incredible. Moving in this financial world has got back to being fun, while quite serious. Here's a quote from BlackRock's 2015 Annual Report on how they see things. "Machine learning" and "...discern what human factors are trying to tell us" are some interesting precursors.
The Election and the Markets
Submitted by InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. on November 9th, 2016Election: We have a new President of the United States. No matter who you might have voted for, here are some ideas to keep in mind:
JP Morgan Chart Aug 2016
Submitted by InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. on August 24th, 2016Please click on the link to see the JP Morgan Chart mentioned in our August 2016 Market Update:
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Market Update Aug 2016
Submitted by InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. on August 24th, 2016Looking back: As summer comes to a close, we have had what has been a good year for the markets -- a more typical one for sure. Peak to trough we estimated the S&P500 index was down as much as 12% in February and has come back and then some over the last few months. Even bonds are up considerably this year. It has been a good year.
Market Update and News
Submitted by InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. on July 6th, 2016I wanted to write and give you an update on the markets and some great news from our office. Markets have had quite a ride this year and I'll give our outlook below. I am very happy to give a report on our growing team at InFocus. Every last one of us work towards keeping your retirement years InFocus.
Market Update: Brexit
Submitted by InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. on June 24th, 2016Friday June 24th, 2016 5:30pm
If You Have a Creepy Feeling You’re being Watched it’s Because You Are
Submitted by InFocus Financial Advisors, Inc. on March 15th, 2016It began innocently enough. You swipe your grocery club card at checkout, and as you gather your bags, the checkout clerk hands you some coupons with offers on the products you just purchased.