As the Russian invasion of Ukraine plunged the global markets into a frenzy, we must discuss how international conflicts impact the U.S. stock market. On the surface, it would appear that global conflict would harm stock prices. After all, who wants to invest in a company whose another country might target products or services in […]
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For the last few weeks, anticipation was building of Russia’s next move. Last night, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in Ukraine. While the geopolitical environment continues to be unstable and the loss of life due to this attack should be at the forefront, we wanted to share our perspective on the market’s […]
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Market corrections draw attention from everyone; speculators, investors, retail traders, and anyone else you can think of probably has an opinion on when the next market downturn will be and its overall economic impact. While we diligently watch the global markets, we want to highlight some statistics that are not as exciting as predicting the […]
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For the first time in history, the S&P 500 is dominated by the top six stocks. Roughly 25% of the index’s market capitalization is comprised of Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and Google (Alphabet). Their domination of the index is bigger than any other bubble or period, including the Dot Com bubble. What’s […]
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Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) on November 6th. This $1.2 trillion package is one of the largest ever passed, and it represented a key economic milestone for The Biden Administration. According to the White House, the bill will “rebuild America’s roads, bridges, and rails, expand access to clean drinking […]
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Third quarter earnings are led by strong performance in the financial sector looking towards a staggering 45% year-over-year growth for corporate earnings according to Fidelity. This is the fourth quarter in a row that corporate earnings trended towards a surprise upside, helped in large part by a strong boost in commodity prices due to increased […]
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Congratulations to Lake Street’s own, Justin M. Terzo, CPA, for being named to the 2021 Forbes “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list! Justin is ranked 5th in Illinois, and it is his 3rd time receiving this recognition. The Forbes Next-Generation Wealth Advisor list is awarded to the top 500 advisors in the county who represent the […]
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The London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) is one of the most famous and essential financial benchmarks in the world because it dictated how interest rates change for both commercial and consumer debt. However, after a series of scandals and a lack of quantitative substance, the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) will replace LIBOR in the […]
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August continues the trend of all-time highs for the equity markets, which is boosting confidence in derivatives, cryptocurrencies, and other alternative investments. The combination of strong consumer demand, impressive Q2 quarterly earnings, and economic optimism pushed the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 to record highs, thanks in large part to outperformance by many financial […]
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Anuj brings deep industry knowledge to the group having served in many facets of asset and wealth management the past 20 years; the last eight with Wells Fargo. “We continue to see the most talented advisors leaving the wirehouses for independence. Carrying the label of a fiduciary and operating in an environment without conflicts of […]
On The Street Monthly – Global Conflicts and Market Impacts
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine plunged the global markets into a frenzy, we must discuss how international conflicts impact the U.S. stock market. On the surface, it would appear that global conflict would harm stock prices. After all, who wants to invest in a company whose another country might target products or services in […]
ON THE STREET – Russian Invasion & History of Market Moves around Military Conflicts
For the last few weeks, anticipation was building of Russia’s next move. Last night, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in Ukraine. While the geopolitical environment continues to be unstable and the loss of life due to this attack should be at the forefront, we wanted to share our perspective on the market’s […]
ON THE STREET MONTHLY – STAY THE COURSE, EVEN WHEN THE COURSE CORRECTS
Market corrections draw attention from everyone; speculators, investors, retail traders, and anyone else you can think of probably has an opinion on when the next market downturn will be and its overall economic impact. While we diligently watch the global markets, we want to highlight some statistics that are not as exciting as predicting the […]
ON THE STREET MONTHLY – IT’S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP OF THE S&P 500
For the first time in history, the S&P 500 is dominated by the top six stocks. Roughly 25% of the index’s market capitalization is comprised of Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and Google (Alphabet). Their domination of the index is bigger than any other bubble or period, including the Dot Com bubble. What’s […]
On The Street Monthly – Monumental Legislation: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) on November 6th. This $1.2 trillion package is one of the largest ever passed, and it represented a key economic milestone for The Biden Administration. According to the White House, the bill will “rebuild America’s roads, bridges, and rails, expand access to clean drinking […]
ON THE STREET MONTHLY – FULL STEAM AHEAD: STRONG CORPORATE EARNINGS AND ECONOMIC OPTIMISM LEAD INTO THE NEXT QUARTER
Third quarter earnings are led by strong performance in the financial sector looking towards a staggering 45% year-over-year growth for corporate earnings according to Fidelity. This is the fourth quarter in a row that corporate earnings trended towards a surprise upside, helped in large part by a strong boost in commodity prices due to increased […]
JUSTIN TERZO RECOGNIZED IN 2021 FORBES “TOP NEXT-GENERATION WEALTH ADVISORS” LIST
Congratulations to Lake Street’s own, Justin M. Terzo, CPA, for being named to the 2021 Forbes “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list! Justin is ranked 5th in Illinois, and it is his 3rd time receiving this recognition. The Forbes Next-Generation Wealth Advisor list is awarded to the top 500 advisors in the county who represent the […]
ON THE STREET MONTHLY – SOFR BRINGS A SEISMIC SHIFT TO AMERICAN LENDING
The London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) is one of the most famous and essential financial benchmarks in the world because it dictated how interest rates change for both commercial and consumer debt. However, after a series of scandals and a lack of quantitative substance, the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) will replace LIBOR in the […]
ON THE STREET MONTHLY – INVESTORS FLOCK TO STOCKS PUSHING OTHER ASSET CLASSES TO RECORD VALUATIONS
August continues the trend of all-time highs for the equity markets, which is boosting confidence in derivatives, cryptocurrencies, and other alternative investments. The combination of strong consumer demand, impressive Q2 quarterly earnings, and economic optimism pushed the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 to record highs, thanks in large part to outperformance by many financial […]
LAKE STREET WELCOMES ANUJ GROVER
Anuj brings deep industry knowledge to the group having served in many facets of asset and wealth management the past 20 years; the last eight with Wells Fargo. “We continue to see the most talented advisors leaving the wirehouses for independence. Carrying the label of a fiduciary and operating in an environment without conflicts of […]