Investment Management

The Rise and Fall of a Market in Crisis

Financial Planner Brian Cochran explains what really affects the stock market during a pandemic, and discusses why it’s so important to plan ahead of time. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran, Jim Williams, or ABQ Connect, and are not and not necessarily those of Raymond James. The information has been obtained from sources considered…

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Staying the Course and Keeping the Faith

  Brian Cochran, Financial Planner with John Moore Associates, joins us to discuss volatility in the marketplace during the current pandemic, where to look for investment opportunities, and the one thing we can rely on to carry us through it all. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran, Jim Williams, or ABQ Connect, and are…

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5 Principles for Downturned Markets

The market looks like a roller coaster these days in response to a global crisis. John Moore Associates’ Brian Cochran explains five principles of downturned markets, including why it shifts, the role of the government, and what we may expect to see over time. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran, Jim Williams, or ABQ…

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The Contagious Effect on the Market

When a new epidemic arises, stocks tend to fall ill. Brian Cochran, Financial Planner at John Moore Associates, talks about how fears surrounding viruses affect investments, which stocks are most prone to volatility, and reminds us why we shouldn’t panic. Any opinions are those of Brian Cochran and not necessarily those of Raymond James. The…

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Our Thoughts on Market Volatility

Stock markets experienced a swift correction over the last week. News of the spreading Coronavirus and the potential for economic disruption triggered a flight to safe investments as everyone does their best to assess the potential risks. The future is always uncertain, and we do not see any value in trying to predict the outcome….

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