Market Commentary: Seven Important Things to Remember In 2025
“Stocks take the escalator up, but the elevator down.” Old investing maxim
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Market Commentary: The Bulls Are Still in Charge
After consolidating some during the earlier part of July, stocks moved higher once again last week, with many stocks hitting new 52-week highs along the way. We are quite impressed to see cyclical areas like energy, industrials, and financials performing so well since early June. We heard t …
Mid-Year Outlook ’23 Highlights
Carson Groups’ Ryan Detrick shares key events we saw in the past quarter and how we think they’ll affect markets in the rest of 2023. Contact us to speak with a financial advisor.
Market Commentary: Stocks Take a Breather
After a huge run-up in June, stocks have consolidated in July, which is perfectly normal. We continue to hear predictions of a stock market fall and economic recession, but we disagree with both assessments. Two data points indicate continued strength. The S&P 500 has not broken the Aug …
5 Common Business Exit Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
By Elizabeth Schanou, JD, CExPTM , Senior Wealth Planner Succession planning – or more accurately “business exit planning” – is a critical process that has weighty implications for small business owners. There are two key goals: You want to ensure a seamless transition that will pres …
Business Succession Planning Checklist
The business succession process isn’t a “rainy day” task. It’s a living process that you should start as soon as possible. You’ve probably given it some thought and almost figured out how you want to transition your business, but an “almost” succession plan is no plan at all. Fill in the f …
Market Commentary: The Summer Rally Has Legs
Six months ago, most financial experts were talking about an imminent recession and the likelihood of stocks breaking the October lows. But instead, stocks had one of their best six-month starts and the economy shows no signs of slowing.
