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The Rise of the Values-Driven Investor
New Capital was one of the first and few financial advisors to serve values-based investors in the state of Texas.
Market Week: September 8, 2020
Stocks sagged last Monday, but not enough to dampen a banner month of returns in August.
Avoiding a Long-Term Financial Crisis After COVID-19
Research analysts suspect that we've safely averted much of what would result in a long-term financial crisis during the COVID-19 economic downturn.
The Bull Is Back... Will It Keep Charging?
The market is not the economy, but the economy certainly affects the market.
Market Week: August 31, 2020
Last week began with a bang. The Dow climbed 1.4% to reach 28,300 for the first time since February.
Market Week: August 24, 2020
Tech stocks rallied last Monday, and the S&P 500 once again spent some of the day above its record high, only to tail off by the end of trading.
All S&P 500 Sectors and Industries, by Size
The S&P 500 is one of the most widely quoted stock market indexes, but do you know how it’s comprised?
Market Week: August 17, 2020
Stocks started the week mostly higher as investors anticipated additional virus stimulus relief.
How a U.S. Election Could Impact Your Long-Term Investment Goals
With the political divide growing, heated opinions have dominated headlines - and many experts are predicting market volatility.
David Booth on Value and Values
History shows that you can’t time stock returns. To capture the market’s historical premiums, you have to be patient.
Market Week: August 10, 2020
Last week began with stocks vaulting higher for the tenth Monday in a row. The Nasdaq reached a record high as tech stocks surged.
Understanding the 4 Key Annuities Types
Annuities can offer valuable protection against outliving your assets, but they can also be high-cost and complicated. We dig into some pluses and minuses.
Understanding the Disconnect Between Consumers and the Stock Market
Since the emergence of Covid-19, US consumer confidence has declined significantly. Stock markets, on the other hand, appear to be much less concerned.
Market Week: August 3, 2020
Equities continued their positive run of Mondays by posting solid gains again to start last week.
Market Week: July 27, 2020
Last week started off on a high note as stocks reached levels not seen since February.
Market Week: July 20, 2020
Stocks surged early last Monday only to fall back by the end of the day. Earlier in the day, the S&P 500 reached its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic sent equities reeling.
Market Week: July 13, 2020
Last Monday proved to be a good start to the week for equities as each of the benchmark indexes listed here posted solid gains.
Q2 Market Review
This Q2 Market Review features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter.
Market Week: July 6, 2020
Domestic stocks surged last Monday, as a robust pending home sales report overshadowed an increase in COVID-19 cases.