Investment Strategy
Stocks See Red as Coronavirus Fears Persist
MARKETS AND INVESTING March 02, 2020 Equities have fallen on continued news of the virus’ spread, and bonds have rallied as investors seek safety. For the equity markets, volatility took investors on quite the ride – particularly during the last week of February, as coronavirus dominated the headlines. Raymond James Healthcare Analyst Chris Meekins believes […]
Weekly Investment Strategy
MARKETS AND INVESTING February 28, 2020 Read the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Key Takeaways Expectations for Fed action ‘leap’ higher on virus fears Selectivity is critical should you ‘leap’ into equity market Yields fall to record lows as investors ‘leap’ to safety Leap days occur every four years to synchronize our calendar […]
Stock Indices Spooked by Possible “Community Transmission”
MARKETS AND INVESTING February 27, 2020 Markets have been skittish following the news of a coronavirus case in California with no clear point of origin. Many investors have been following the coronavirus updates, and those in the U.S. are paying close attention to its potential impact on Americans. Equity markets have been skittish throughout the […]
Markets Flash Fear as COVID-19 Approaches Pandemic Status
MARKETS AND INVESTING February 24, 2020 U.S. equity indices fell over 3% on continued news of the coronavirus’ spread. As coronavirus cases continue to escalate in several new regions, like South Korea, Italy, Japan, Iran, Singapore and the United States, Raymond James Healthcare Policy Analyst Chris Meekins believes we are now in the midst of […]