by Clearview Wealth Solutions | Mar 18, 2018 | Recent Commentary
The corporate earnings growth rate (year/year) for Q4, 2017 was a spectacular 15.2%, the highest quarterly growth rate reported in over six years. It marked the third time in the past four quarters earnings growth was in double digits. Revenues grew an impressive 7.9%...
by Clearview Wealth Solutions | Feb 18, 2018 | Recent Commentary
The unfolding 2018 market narrative trumpets the expectation of strong corporate profits ahead. But first, let’s take a look at how fourth quarter 2017 reports are shaping up so far. Fourth quarter earnings are expected to grow 11.2% (exfinancial companies). We are...
by Clearview Wealth Solutions | Feb 18, 2018 | Recent Commentary
As of last night’s close, the S&P 500 has dropped 10% in the last nine trading days. Investors are nervous about the rapid escalation in interest rates this year as well as a whiff of inflation with wage gains up 2.9% in January. Many are concerned the Fed will...
by Clearview Wealth Solutions | Jan 18, 2018 | Recent Commentary
It is with warmth and sincere gratitude that we at Clearview wish you a fulfilling New Year. Every year is the same; Wall Street is forecasting a 10% return for stocks for 2018. Some firms are projecting even higher returns seemingly trying to out forecast their...
by Clearview Wealth Solutions | Jan 15, 2015 | Recent Commentary
Last year was another solid year for investors, especially following a stellar 2013 of 30+% gains. For the year, the S&P 500 Index rose 11.4% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 7.5%. The average U.S. mutual stock fund rose 7.6% and the average...
by Clearview Wealth Solutions | Oct 7, 2014 | Recent Commentary
The S+P 500 recorded its seventh consecutive quarterly gain in the third quarter, up 0.6% while the Dow was up 1.3%; However most stocks did not fare as well as the popular averages. The average diversified U.S. stock fund was down 1.9%. Small caps were especially hit...
