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Weekly Market Commentary – 12/26/2017

The Markets The three major indexes slipped Friday in light holiday trading, but they all ended the week higher. The S&P has increased around 20...
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Weekly Market Commentary – 12/18/2017

The Markets The prospect of lower corporate tax rates have helped stocks reach record levels this year. With the passage of the long-awaited tax bill...
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Arizona Tax Credits for 2017

Taxpayers often wish they had greater control over how their tax dollars are allocated.  The Arizona State Tax Credit program gives you the opportunity to...
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Weekly Market Commentary – 12/11/2017

The Markets A positive November jobs report boosted the major indexes Friday. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs....
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Ending Life on a Sweet Note

Phyllis Johnson (Phil’s mom and Marcus’ grandmother) passed away on October 17, 2017, at the age of 92.  She was a colorful woman—inside and out—known...
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Market Commentary for the Week of December 4, 2017

The Markets Stocks fell Friday following ABC's report that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn would testify he was told to contact Russians during the...
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Market Commentary for the Week of November 27, 2017

The Markets Wall Street broke several records during Friday's half session. The S&P closed above 2,600 points for the first time. The NASDAQ ended at...
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2017-Q3 Market and Economic Overview

In the 1950s, Timex hired Mickey Mantle to pitch their wristwatch with the phrase, “It takes a licking and keeps on ticking.” That marketing pitch...
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Market Commentary for the Week of October 2, 2017

The Markets   Technology gains helped the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ advance to record levels Friday. The three major indexes completed the quarter with...
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