by Kevan Melchiorre, CFP® | Apr 15, 2024 | Investment Commentary
After a historically strong start to the year, markets have now pulled back 2.5% to begin the second quarter. Concerns around geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, inflation, corporate earnings, and other issues have led to a market decline, pushing the VIX index...
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by Kevan Melchiorre, CFP® | Mar 29, 2024 | Insights
Investing can come with many benefits, particularly the potential for growth and income to support both sort-and long-term aspirations. With the benefits of that growth also comes the potential for taxes, which can lead to a significant burden and impact to your...
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by Kevan Melchiorre, CFP® | Mar 26, 2024 | Investment Commentary
The stock market rally has briefly paused as investors weigh the timing of the first Fed rate cut this cycle. So far this year, the S&P 500 has achieved 16 new all-time highs amid steady economic growth, improving inflation, and the ongoing rally in tech stocks....
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by Kevan Melchiorre, CFP® | Mar 19, 2024 | Investment Commentary
Markets continue to be driven by artificial intelligence stocks and the timing of the Fed’s first rate cut. Beyond the day-to-day swings, these drivers reflect important trends in innovation, productivity, and the health of the economy. They are also the result...
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by Kevan Melchiorre, CFP® | Mar 7, 2024 | Insights
With the presidential election season heating up, there will no doubt be a flurry of daily headlines between now and election day on November 5. A rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump for US President now seems inevitable at this stage. While a lot can happen...
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