The stock market swings of this week are evidence about not only the volatility of the stock markets, but also the potential fragility of the current levels. The markets reacted negatively to the news that China had raised interest rates unexpectedly, only to rebound the very next day. Nothing changed in China, yet 24 hours
Read more
Investors appear particularly eager to put the rough summer months behind them. They are latching onto any positive news and translating that into a stock market rally, at least for the past two days. Is this a welcome relief and a change in direction? Quite simply, no it is not. The stock market perception is
Read more
At the time of this writing the broad markets are down over 2% (source WSJ.com). The recognition by the Federal Reserve that the recovery is weakening has further confirmed our outlook. In fact, it is likely that none of our readers were surprised by the Fed’s comments and actions yesterday. The declines in the stock
Read more
July 6 Lowe Wealth Advisors conference call with Morris Segall If you missed the conference call with Morris Segall and Lowe Wealth Advisors July 6th click here to listen. The call is about 35 minutes in length and discusses the economic conditions, capital markets and Lowe Wealth Advisors strategies. Note: The call is intended to be informational in
Read more
July 6 Lowe Wealth Advisors conference call with Morris Segall If you missed the conference call with Morris Segall and Lowe Wealth Advisors July 6th click here to listen. The call is about 35 minutes in length and discusses the economic conditions, capital markets and Lowe Wealth Advisors strategies. Note: The call is intended to be informational in
Read more
July 6 Lowe Wealth Advisors conference call with Morris Segall If you missed the conference call with Morris Segall and Lowe Wealth Advisors July 6th click here to listen. The call is about 35 minutes in length and discusses the economic conditions, capital markets and Lowe Wealth Advisors strategies. Note: The call is intended to be informational in
Read more
Important Note About Gold Holding: The gold holding held in some of our client portfolios announced a 10 for 1 share split. The share split will not change the economic value of the shares of the holding. You will simply own more shares, but each share will be worth less. If you hold the gold
Read more
Update from Harold Lowe: Over the past 6 months we have been providing you with updated information regarding my health. Unless something else unexpectedly develops, this is intended to be the final update that we will be sending. The reason it will hopefully be the final update reflects the results of the PET/CT scan that
Read more
A weak unemployment report coupled with bad news from Hungary about their financial position, led the stock markets to decline significantly on Friday. It is our belief that the market action in May and so far in June indicates a change in the current capital markets cycle. Our current view is that the stock market
Read more
As we approach Memorial Day weekend, Lowe fs wants to recognize and thank all of our clients who have served our country in the military. What a week it has been in the global stock markets. Taking a moment to survey the landscape at the time of this writing it is our belief that many
Read more