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December 14, 2020 | Market Update
Stocks and Bonds Outlook for 2021
Stocks and bonds posted strong returns in 2020, and we believe this early-stage bull market may be set for more …
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December 7, 2020 | Market Update
A Positive Outlook for 2021
As 2020 comes to a close and we look forward to 2021, we take a look at what we can …
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November 30, 2020 | Market Update
COVID-19 May Threaten the Recovery
Increasing COVID-19 cases in Europe and the United States have brought new restrictions. The stock market doesn’t appear fazed by …
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November 23, 2020 | Market Update
Frothy Sentiment Rides Bullish Technicals
Corporate earnings results were surprisingly good in the third quarter, with 84% of companies beating earnings expectations. Stocks most likely …
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November 17, 2020 | Market Update
Q3 Results Brighten 2021 Picture
Corporate earnings results were surprisingly good in the third quarter, with 84% of companies beating earnings expectations. Stocks most likely …
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November 9, 2020 | Market Update
Market-Friendly Election Outcome
Equity returns have been strongest under a split Congress, a likely scenario in 2021. Big tax increases are likely off …
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November 4, 2020 | Market Update
November Newsletter
The American people have voted, casting a record number of ballots under extraordinary circumstances, which is a testament to the …
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November 2, 2020 | Market Update
Record GDP on the Eve of the Election
2020 has been a year of records, including the sharpest rebound in GDP since WWII. Plus, consumer spending rebounded mightily …
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October 27, 2020 | Market Update
Are the Polls Wrong Again?
As the race for the White House enters the homestretch, some indicators suggest the election may be closer than polls …
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October 19, 2020 | Market Update
Three Reasons We Like Small Caps
Markets have come a long way since March lows, and we see further gains ahead for stocks. We think small …
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October 13, 2020 | Tax Planning
The Illinois Fair Tax Proposal and its Impact on Illinois Residents
The Illinois “Fair Tax” is a significant proposal to change the existing personal income tax structure from one flat rate …
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October 12, 2020 | Market Update
Earnings Growth Is Approaching
Corporate America will get closer to the return of earnings growth this earnings season. Investors will need to watch for …
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October 7, 2020 | Market Update
October Newsletter
Autumn has arrived, with students back in school, baseball playoffs beginning, and football in full swing. Life is trying to …
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October 5, 2020 | Market Update
Market Responses to Election Uncertainty
November presidential election results may be delayed or disputed, or both, and President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis adds to the …
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September 28, 2020 | Market Update
What Technology’s Correction Means
Technology has mitigated downside during bouts of pandemic-inspired market volatility, while also posting considerable outperformance. In September, however, it has …
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