Archive for the ‘News and Updates’ Category
Meet Martin Walsh, MBA, CFP®
At Brown & Tedstrom, smart growth has always been a part of our strategic vision. Growth for our firm means increased opportunity for our team... More
Global Earnings Update: Europe and Japan Coming Up Short
Earnings overseas have generally not kept up with the U.S. We spend a lot of time dissecting earnings season in the U.S. because we believe... More
Lowering the Bar
Last week (October 26 – 30, 2015), the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policymaking arm, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), met for the seventh time this... More
A Look Ahead
You have to really hunt to find red in October. October 2015 was a great month for stocks, as the S&P 500 Index rose 8.3%... More
Potentially Pivotal Week Ahead
Last week (October 19 – 23, 2015), some tentative signs emerged indicating that the global growth scare may have run its course. This global growth... More
Corporate Beige Book
According to our new Corporate Beige Book, China has been a popular subject of discussion among corporate management teams this earnings season. Similar to the... More
How long will profit margins continue to defy the skeptics?
Profit margins may continue to defy the skeptics and remain elevated. The primary drivers of robust corporate profit margins remain largely intact, including limited wage... More
Beige Book: Window on Main Street
The latest Beige Book suggests that the U.S. economy is still growing at its long term trend, but that the drag from a stronger dollar,... More
Charting the Market’s Course
This week we highlight seven key charts to watch that may determine the stock market’s near-term direction. We believe these charts, covering a wide range... More