Aug 51 min readMarket UpdatesMarket Update | August 5, 2024Logan MacGray, our Investment Director, dives into the current state of the stock market, providing valuable insights on: 🌍 Global...
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Jul 285 min readMacGray MatterSmall Companies Rally, Small Colleges Struggle, the Joy of RunningJuly 28, 2024 SECOND QUARTER ECONOMIC GROWTH: According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis' "advance estimate," the U.S. economy grew at...
Jul 226 min readMacGray MatterGood Night Bob, CrowdStrike, and Doug's DecisionsJuly 22, 2024 GOODNIGHT BOB: I am starting this week with a few quotes in honor of Bob Newhart, an absolute giant in the humor...
Jul 146 min readMacGray MatterInflation Eases, Stocks Rotate, Marriage EnduresJuly 14, 2024 INFLATION RATE EASES A BIT MORE: The Consumer Price Index for June declined 0.1%. Over the last twelve months, the rate of...
Jul 73 min readMacGray MatterCooling Jobs, Empty Offices, Public Debt, and Lawn SeatsJuly 7, 2024 LABOR MARKET STEADILY MOVING AHEAD BY MOVING BACK TO 2021: The U.S. economy added a net 206,000 new jobs last month. The...
Jul 12 min readFaith Based InvestingThe Impact of Generosity: Investing in God's KingdomCharitable giving is a profound act of faith and love, often seen as an investment in God's work. Contributions to causes and...
Jul 12 min readFinancial WisdomThe Psychology of Investment: Understanding Behavioral FinanceInvesting is often perceived as a purely rational activity, grounded in data analysis and mathematical precision. However, the reality is...
Jul 12 min readFinancial WisdomInvesting in Emerging Markets: Opportunities and Challenges AheadIn the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, emerging markets represent a dynamic and alluring frontier for investors seeking high...