Ouch!  Markets fell as tariff uncertainty took over fundamentals – at least temporarily.  And, with the number and magnitude of changes, how accurate are

A number of friends use the old Yiddish saying “From your lips to God’s ears.”  A great saying worth repeating when someone says something one also wishes to

Summary
Markets hate uncertainty and there’s plenty of it, these days.  Furthermore, recession talk isn’t helpful for the markets.  Corporate tax cuts

Weekend training rides have started for the MS-150, a two-day bike ride from Houston to College Station by way of an overnight stop in La Grange.  Along the

When we were younger, after school, and over the summers, my three brothers and I worked at our Dad’s feedstore.  The highlight most days was ordering What-a

Greenspan’s famous Irrational Exuberance remarks were uttered Thursday evening, December 5, 1996.  The international equity markets plunged as Greenspan spoke.

Thanksgiving 
As Thanksgiving approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on the many blessings for which we are thankful.  If you are reading this, please know you

Whether exasperated, elated, or exhausted over the election, the markets currently seem energized over potentially higher corporate earnings ahead.  After all

With heated political discord and rancorous rhetoric, it seems some investors are concerned over various political outcomes.  At all times, and especially

A Pivot from Earnings to Economics, from Inflation to Employment

Corporate earnings are strong, appear to be robust for the year, and are forecasted to be even

The Economy is Slowing

The faint caution lights indicating an economic slowdown only a short time back are now beginning to flash brightly.  It seems highly

The week of Independence Day is one of our favorite times of year.  It allows us to reflect upon our history and to remember our many blessings and freedoms.