Stocks Rally
Stocks rallied on Wednesday. Caterpillar and JPMorgan Chase led the Dow’s ascent. Action on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq was also impressive. Brands moved up amid a spate of economic news.
Mixed Session
Today’s trading session closed out mixed. The Dow and S&P posted gains Tuesday. The Nasdaq ended in red territory. Hewlett-Packard, Home Depot and Exxon Mobil led advancers on the Dow. Early market momentum faded somewhat as the day progressed.
The Problem with Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning
The one-size-fits-all fill-in-the-blank forms that do-it-yourself estate planning sources provide may be attractive to some individuals because they cost a fraction of what attorneys typically charge. But is saving a few dollars worth the risk and potentially high cost of doing things incorrectly? Find out in this week’s Financial Tip.
Brands Rise
Stocks stepped up Monday. Alcoa, Caterpillar, Hewlett-Packard and Chevron led the Dow’s ascent. Brands prospered amid optimism that euro zone debt hassles are on the way to being resolved.
Red Friday
Indices ended in the red zone Friday. Chevron and Hewlett-Packard led declines on the Dow. Stocks took a breather in abbreviated post-Thanksgiving trading.
Stocks Slip
Stocks slipped today in pre-Thanksgiving trading. Bank of America, Alcoa, JPMorgan Chase, and Hewlett-Packard led the Dow’s descent.
Postpone Income and Accelerate Deductions
While it is holiday time, we think it is important for people to know that there is plenty of time to make a difference in their tax situation before the end of the year.
Business Owners: Don’t Miss Out on the Domestic Production Deduction
Businesses with qualified production activities can take advantage of the Domestic Production Deduction on their taxes. Read this Tax Tip for more.
Session Ends in Red Territory
Stocks traded lower on Tuesday. Brands such as Hewlett-Packard, Alcoa, and Bank of America led Dow decliners amid a variety of economic news.
Holiday Party Insurance
If you’re serving more than turkey during the holidays, be sure your insurance covers your social host liability. Find out more in this week’s Insurance Tip.