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Is this the Speculation Era?

By alex.locker

Is this the Speculation Era?

The Buffett Indicator: A 25-Year Rollercoaster Ride for Market Valuations


In recent years, there has been some concern about the stock market's seemingly high valuations by common fundamental measures, yet it still seems to climb higher.  Rather than debate right or wrong, I thought a deeper div...
June 06, 2025 02:07 PM - Comment(s)
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The Soft Stuff Matters

The Soft Stuff Matters

By alex.locker

A thought on your portfolio's "total return."  (If you were told there would be no math today, I apologize in advance.) 


Total Return has two parts to it:  appreciation & income.  If  you view owning a stock like you are an...

March 25, 2025 05:38 PM - Comment(s)
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A Lot Can Change in Two Months

A Lot Can Change in Two Months

By alex.locker

The outlook for the markets & economy are quite different in August than they were in June.
August 26, 2024 06:00 AM - Comment(s)
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The Stubborn Soft Landing

The Stubborn Soft Landing

By alex.locker

Are we actually on track for a "soft landing"?
April 05, 2024 01:34 PM - Comment(s)
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Ending with a Bang!

By alex.locker

Ending with a Bang!

Markets in 4Q23 ended with basically an entire year's worth of returns in a decent year.  Large cap stocks were up over 26%, small caps were up almost 17%, and international developed markets were up nearly 19%.  Both fixed income and cash equivalents (as measured by the 90 day US T-Bill) ...

January 11, 2024 07:11 PM - Comment(s)
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