U.S. Market Outlook From Late June of 2025

June 21, 2025July 7, 2025 ~ Geoff Considine

I wrote posts in January and March sharing my thoughts on market conditions so far in 2025. Early in the year, markets shifted rapidly from general concern to a state of considerable fear, with a corresponding sell-off in U.S. stocks, as the Trump administration has worked through its tariff policies. As the rhetoric has settled … Continue reading U.S. Market Outlook From Late June of 2025

Processing Market Volatility in Early 2025

March 13, 2025March 17, 2025 ~ Geoff Considine

As of March 13th, the S&P 500 is around 10% below its recent high and the NASDAQ index is about 13% below its high. Market volatility has risen dramatically, too. The broad decline and higher volatility are, of course, driven by concerns about how President Trump's tariffs will impact both the domestic and international economies. … Continue reading Processing Market Volatility in Early 2025

Investing Observations From 2024 And Implications For 2025

January 20, 2025March 6, 2025 ~ Geoff Considine

At the end of most years, I look back and note a range of unexpected financial events, and 2024 is no exception. This post provides an overview and an attempt to draw some actionable conclusions. Asset Class Performance Amidst enormous geopolitical turmoil, the U.S. stock market continued to deliver large gains. The S&P 500 returned … Continue reading Investing Observations From 2024 And Implications For 2025

Are stocks too expensive to be attractive?

May 9, 2019May 12, 2019 ~ Geoff Considine

The foundation of fundamental analysis is determining whether companies, sectors, and markets are expensive or cheap relative to measures of their inherent value. The most commonly-cited measure of value for stocks is the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. We might look at the most-recent year's earnings, the standard for P/E, or average earnings over a longer period … Continue reading Are stocks too expensive to be attractive?