Forefront’s Market Notes ­ Investor enthusiasm for stocks remained strong last week, buoyed by declining bond yields in a holiday-abbreviated trading week.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 1.27%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 1.00%. The Nasdaq Composite index rose 0.89% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes ­ Stocks extended their November rally last week as investors cheered lower-than-forecast inflation data.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.94%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 2.24%. The Nasdaq Composite index rose 2.37% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, increased 3.36%.1,2,3  ...Read More

Forefront’s Market Notes ­ A powerful Friday rally left stocks higher last week, extending the market’s early November gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.65%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 1.31%. The Nasdaq Composite index jumped 2.37% higher for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, edged...Read More

Lessons in Investing, with Visuals   You will be far wealthier holding through the bull markets than you will ever lose by holding through the bear markets. You are your own worst enemy. Your behavior has far more to do with your investment success than your intelligence. Behavior is why most investors underperform. While thinking...Read More