by Proactive Advisor Magazine | Sep 8, 2021 | Topping the Charts
With more than 99% of S&P 500 companies having reported, the Q2 earnings season has wrapped up in an impressive fashion. Key metrics for Q2 2021, according to FactSet, include the following: “Earnings Scorecard: For Q2 2021 (with more than 99% of...
by Proactive Advisor Magazine | Aug 25, 2021 | Topping the Charts
The University of Michigan’s survey of consumer sentiment fell hard in the preliminary August report, coming in at 70.2 versus a final July reading of 81.2. According to MarketWatch, economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected an August...
by Proactive Advisor Magazine | Aug 11, 2021 | Topping the Charts
There was positive market and economic news last week, despite the growing concern over the newly elevated number of COVID cases and uncertainty and inconsistency regarding pandemic health guidelines heading into the fall school season: The Dow Jones...
by First Trust | Jul 28, 2021 | Topping the Charts
Overview of June 2021 existing home sales Existing home sales increased 1.4% in June to a 5.860 million annual rate, just below the consensus expected 5.900 million. Sales are up 22.9% versus a year ago. Sales in June rose in the Midwest, Northeast, and...
by Proactive Advisor Magazine | Jul 14, 2021 | Topping the Charts
According to many estimates, companies in the S&P 500 are expected to come close to or surpass a 60% growth rate in earnings per share (EPS) versus 2020’s pandemic-influenced results. The New York Times DealBook said earlier this week, “After...
