Archive for December 2020
Weekly Economic Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Leads Positive Market Reactions; Stimulus Talks Continue
Presented by Nicholas Wealth Management December 21, 2020 Weekly Market Update In this week’s recap: A rollout for a COVID-19 vaccine led to a positive reaction from the markets; stimulus talks continue. The Week on Wall Street Stocks climbed higher amid the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and an improving outlook for a fiscal stimulus bill. The…
Read MoreBuilding a Healthy Financial Foundation
Provided by Nicholas Wealth December 14, 2020 How many pieces of your financial foundation do you have in place? When you read about money matters, you will sometimes see the phrase, “getting your financial house in order.” What exactly does that mean? When your financial “house is in order,” it means it is built on…
Read MoreRetirement Blindspots
Provided by Nicholas Wealth December 14, 2020 Some life and financial factors that can sometimes be overlooked. We all have our “blue sky” visions of the way retirement should be, yet our futures may unfold in ways we do not predict. So, as you think about your “second act,” you may want to consider some…
Read MoreDo Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Provided by Nicholas Wealth December 14, 2020 Even the most seasoned investors are prone to their influence. Investors are routinely warned about allowing their emotions to influence their decisions. However, they are less routinely cautioned about their preconceptions and biases that may color their financial choices. In a battle between the facts & biases, our…
Read MoreWeekly Economic Update: Rising COVID-19 Cases; Stimulus Bill Stall; Anticipated “No-Deal” for Brexit
Presented by David Nicholas December 14th, 2020 Weekly Market Update In this week’s recap: Rising number of COVID-19 cases and no progress on a stimulus bill lead to a bumpy week on Wall Street; U.K. anticipates “No-Deal” for Brexit. The Week on Wall Street Stocks retreated last week on rising COVID-19 infections and slow progress…
Read MoreWeekly Economic Update: Upward Week for Stocks; Extended “Black Friday” Sales Results
Presented by David Nicholas December 7th, 2020 Weekly Market Update In this week’s recap: Promising signs of a fiscal stimulus package inspire an upward week for stocks; retailers’ extended “Black Friday” sales produce mixed results. The Week on Wall Street Stocks marched higher last week on an improving outlook for the passage of a fiscal…
Read MoreWeekly Economic Update: DOW Hits 30,000 Milestone; Janet Yellen Nomination for Secretary of Treasury
Presented by David Nicholas December 1st, 2020 Weekly Market Update In this week’s recap: Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 30,000 milestone in response to promising vaccine news and lessening political uncertainty; former Fed chair Janet Yellen nominated as Secretary of the Treasury. The Week on Wall Street Stocks surged last week, ignited by another COVID-19…
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