by Robert Bartley | Jun 11, 2018 | Markets, Quarterly Update, Robert Bartley
It is a stock picker’s market. The stock indices haven’t returned much profits this year, other than small cap stocks and commodities. After the explosive market gains of 2017 through this January, the market is trying to digest the gains. We have our portfolios...
by Robert Bartley | Dec 31, 2017 | Markets, Robert Bartley
Everyone at BFA is, and I am sure that you are also grateful for a fantastic year in the stock market in 2017! Let’s hope the momentum continues. We would love to continue to stay on offense. As always, we are poised to switch to defense when it is necessary. The...
by Robert Bartley | Aug 22, 2017 | College Planning, Investing, Markets, Retirement, Robert Bartley
August Market Doldrums We are in the historically tough stock market month of August and this year is playing out like many others. Currently there are more stocks (> 50%) in the S&P 500 below their 200-day moving average than above. That means more stocks are...
by Robert Bartley | Jun 9, 2017 | Markets, Robert Bartley
Today was an interesting day in the US market. I thought I would note a few observations. Do we have the start of a correction or a broader market advance? The US market has been supported by technology sector stocks (a handful such as “FANG” Facebook, Apple, Netflix...
by Robert Bartley | Mar 13, 2017 | Markets, Robert Bartley
I recently wrote about President Trump’s goal of 4% economic growth, Is Trump’s Forecast Of 4% Growth Realistic And Will It Create A Long-Term Stock Market Rally?. This would be greater than twice what we have experienced in recent years. I described that Trump and...
by Robert Bartley | Feb 13, 2017 | Markets, Robert Bartley
Executive Summary The detailed explanation for each of the following Current Economic Impediments to Growth and Proposed Polices can be found at the end of this article. Current Economic Impediments to Growth – Which are all bad for the economy and the markets. US...
