5 Principles for Downturned Markets
https://www.johnmoore.com/content/uploads/2020/04/ABQ-Connect-032020-podcast-1.mp3 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…
Read MoreThe Contagious Effect on the Market
https://www.johnmoore.com/content/uploads/2020/03/ABQ-Connect-022820-podcast-2.mp3 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.…
Read MoreOur 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.…
Read MoreThe Year of Employment
The U.S. jobs market is on fire. And not the “crumbling-into-a-smoldering-pile-of-ash” kind. We are experiencing a record-setting environment, and most Americans have no idea. Either they’re oblivious or so misinformed that they can’t appreciate it. There are currently over one million more job openings than there are unemployed people to fill them! “Help Wanted” signs…
Read MoreThis New Year, Resolve to Ignore Predictions
December is the perfect time for reflecting upon the year gone by, but also for anticipating what the next year might bring. In the finance world, this time of year comes with bold forecasts and predictions. Investors are tempted to act on the predictions of so-called “experts” as we grasp for some sense of how…
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