by Mark P. Cowdell, CFP | Feb 21, 2018 | Common Sense, Investing, Retire, Stock Market
Stocks are now on sale. The recent so called market correction made stocks 10% cheaper from their recent highs. I have often thought it is rather ironic when stocks are overvalued people buy like crazy but as soon as the stock prices drop the same people often head...
by Mark P. Cowdell, CFP | Dec 7, 2017 | Investing, Stock Market
Bitcoin is all the rage. If you have not heard about it yet you will soon. Some call it the future of currency others claim it is nothing more than hype and a Pump & Dump scheme. The block chain technology is real and looks promising but let’s ask a few questions...
by Mark P. Cowdell, CFP | Oct 22, 2017 | Stock Market
It has been quite some time since we have had REAL growth in the USA I am talking 3% plus GDP growth. That is about to change and could change quickly. It appears that the House and Senate might actually get a tax reform package done. IF and that is a big IF they do...
by Mark P. Cowdell, CFP | Jun 24, 2016 | Stock Market
Much has been said and debated about the UK leaving the EU. From a financial viewpoint this is a fantastic buying opportunity for stocks. Buy on the dips. Many bargains abound this morning especially in banking and the financials. All things European are now on sale....
by Mark P. Cowdell, CFP | Apr 18, 2016 | Stock Market
Dow closed above 18,000 for the first time since July 21, 2015. This is more of a psychological event rather than a technical indicator, still it is very encouraging. Let’s hope this summer is much better than 2015 and that the market can hold onto the recent...
by Mark P. Cowdell, CFP | Feb 11, 2016 | Stock Market
The S&P 500 hit a new 52 week low today 1810, so did the NASDAQ 4209. The Dow almost hit a new low 15503, and then with just a hint that there might be a reason for oil to move up the markets started a brief rally. This brief recovery shows the pent up demand for...
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