CCM Commentary Q3/2024
MARKET SUMMARY: The benchmark S&P 500 index experienced two bouts of investor unrest in the third quarter, primarily due to concerns with the “carry [...]
The Importance of Timing an Investment
Frequently we are asked by investors who are opening a new account or who are making a deposit into an existing account, “is now [...]
US Economic Update August 2024
LABOR MARKET The U.S. labor market is losing steam as the post-pandemic hiring momentum slows. In August, payrolls increased by 142,000, falling short of [...]
Managing Risk Through Consistent Asset Allocation and Portfolio Re-Balancing
As the stock market has continued its upward trend with the S&P 500 Index returning 19.0% year-to-date (8/27/2024 close), we wanted to share a [...]
CCM Commentary Q2/2024
MARKET SUMMARY: The benchmark S&P 500 index gained 4.3% in the second quarter, buoyed by continued economic strength and the possibility of one or [...]