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One hundred twenty-five years ago, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (“the Dow”) was born, debuting as America’s stock market index. May 26, 1896, the index started with 12 companies. These, as was the sign of the times, were industrial companies like coal, oil and sugar corporations. …

You may have heard gold called the “Yellow Metal.” Copper is the “Red Metal.” It’s been going up, and “Green Energy” is a big reason.

You can’t say the U.S. government hasn’t been fiscally responsible in the war with COVID-19. The crippling effects of the global virus whacked our economy harder than y hit since the Great Depression. While the debate goes on as to how to pay for the trillions of dollars the government…

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES June 30, 2022 Flight Plight 2022 is shaping up to be the best year for travel on record. One travel planner said, “I think 2022 will pass 2019, which was my busiest year ever.” …

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES Market Myths: Perspective on 5 Market Misconceptions Successful investing requires an understanding of sound principles, proven rules and a disciplined methodology. Unfortunately, there are many investment myths, especially about the stock market, that too many people believe. These stock market misconceptions can result in bad methods that yield poor returns. …

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES Fast Fun Facts On a lighter ERPE Excerpts, here are some fast, fun facts. In recent Excerpts and market updates, I have covered the less-than fun situations and circumstances impacting the global economies, financial markets, and the lives of many. …

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES Commodity Chaos When I was 17, I pumped gas at a full-service Mobile station. Gas was about $.60 a gallon. It was fun. Besides filling tanks, I fixed flats, washed windows, charged batteries, and checked tire air pressure. Cleaning the restrooms was my least favorite assignment. Overall, it a great job for…

Bi-MONTHLY MARKET ANALYSIS & ECONOMIC UPDATES March 10, 2022 Global Food Crisis Ukraine’s Black Sea region was dubbed “the breadbasket of the Europe”. Ukraine has supplied the European Union (EU) with just under 60% of its corn and nearly half of a key component in the grains needed to feed livestock. Beyond Europe…