Tag: Labor

Special Update: 2017 In Review – Weekly Update

January 2, 2018 | By Steven DiGregorio

In the final trading days of a strong 2017, U.S. indexes lost some ground. During the holiday-shortened week, the S&P 500 dropped by 0.36%, the Dow lost 0.14%, and the NASDAQ gave back 0.81%. A selloff toward the end of the day on Friday contributed to the domestic indexes’ weekly losses. International stocks in the […] READ MORE

Markets Turn Jittery – Weekly Update

August 14, 2017 | By Steven DiGregorio

Last week, rising tension between North Korea and the U.S. rattled the world’s markets. As the two countries traded tough words, concerns escalated and markets reacted emotionally to the news.[1] Though stress is building internationally, we remain committed to focusing on the market fundamentals that drive long-term value. Amidst the pressure last week, volatility returned to […] READ MORE