Video Today’s Market Takeaways: April 27, 2020 April 27, 2020 In our newest Today's Market Takeaways video, Equity Research Analyst Kate Austin recaps the weekend and looks ahead to what we can expect in the markets this week. Stocks are gaining ground as countries are re-opening their economies and providing more stimulus. In the U.S., some states have opened up, but certain … Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Article CARES Act Provides Direct Payments to Taxpayers April 24, 2020 Continuing to unpack the CARES Act, we will be reviewing one of the most-talked-about parts of the relief package—the provision to send direct payments to taxpayers either by direct deposit or by paper check. Here are four things to know about how this part of the bill is working: Eligibility: Congress has authorized … Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right
Video Today’s Market Takeaways: April 24, 2020 April 24, 2020 In our latest Today's Market Takeaways video, Vice President Steve Johnson explores what's behind this week's oil price drop—down to -$37—and reflects on where energy stocks fit into our clients' portfolios.Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Video Today’s Market Takeaways: April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020 Equity Research Analyst Kate Austin shares our latest installment of Today's Market Takeaways. Oil prices fell this weekend and the Volatility Index (VIX) spiked this morning, pointing to likely another volatile trading week ahead. Earnings continue this week, which will provide further data on consumer behavior in light of the pandemic.Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Article The CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program April 17, 2020 We’re continuing to unpack the CARES Act for you with a look at another important provision, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP authorized the Small Business Administration (SBA) to distribute around $350 billion to banks to lend to small businesses, independent contractors and the self-employed. The SBA reported Thursday … Read Morekeyboard_arrow_right
Video Today’s Market Takeaways: April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020 Vice President Steve Johnson discussed this week's rally in our latest Market Takeaways video.Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Video Today’s Market Takeaways: April 13, 2020 April 13, 2020 In our latest Market Takeaways video, Equity Research Analyst Kate Austin recaps the weekend and shares her outlook for the week. Earnings season starts this week and we'll also see how European countries approach the re-opening of their economies and learn what works and what doesn't. To investors who worry they missed … Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Video Today’s Market Takeaways: April 9, 2020 April 9, 2020 Vice President Steve Johnson discussed this week's rally in our latest Market Takeaways video. This has been one of the best market weeks since 2009, and Steve described his outlook as "optimistic but prudent."Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Video Today’s Market Takeaways: April 6, 2020 April 6, 2020 In our latest Market Takeaways video, Equity Research Analyst Kate Austin recaps the weekend and shares her outlook for the week, including how the portfolio managers we work with are responding to this crisis.Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right
Video Today’s Market Takeaways: April 3, 2020 April 3, 2020 Vice President Steve Johnson shared his insights on this week's market activity. He encouraged investors not to pay too much attention to the market forecasts, and instead to focus on the Fed's actions and government initiatives such as the Paycheck Protection Program.Watch Nowkeyboard_arrow_right