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02/14/2025

How should investors react to recent headlines about tariffs on Mexico, Canada, the European Union, and China?

Investors have faced several market concerns early in the year, from tech stocks and interest rates to government policy. Among these factors, it’s no surprise that trade policy has emerged as particularly significant for markets. President Trump has launched various trade measures, including tari...

01/10/2025

The start of the year is the perfect time to prioritize both personal and financial well-being. While physical health often takes center stage in New Year’s resolutions, financial fitness deserves equal attention. This is especially true after the last several years amid changing economic conditions.

The start of the year is the perfect time to prioritize both personal and financial well-being. While physical health often takes center stage in New Year’s resolutions, financial fitness deserves equal attention. This is especially true after the last several years amid changing economic conditio...

08/26/2024

With the presidential election just two and a half months away, economic policy platforms are beginning to take shape. Some investors are concerned about how each policy platform might impact the economy and financial markets. What do investors need to know in the months ahead to prevent their political concerns from negatively affecting their financial plans?

With the presidential election just two and a half months away, economic policy platforms are only now beginning to take shape. This late unveiling has some investors concerned about how each policy platform might impact the economy and financial markets.

08/09/2024

Over the past 50 years, the burden of planning for retirement has shifted from corporations and the government to individuals. Understanding the labyrinth of investment vehicles, tax consequences, how to construct an appropriate portfolio, as well as what to do in times of market volatility can be challenging for even the most sophisticated investors. We break down a few tips amid market uncertainty in our latest blog post.

From Joe Biden’s announcement that he will not be seeking re-election to a drastic rotation out of tech stocks and into small caps, recent events have contributed to elevated market uncertainty. The S&P 500 has recently declined nearly 6%, while the Nasdaq has pulled back nearly 11%.

07/30/2024

A number of events were working against the markets last week. Earnings reports in particular were front and center, with some major names, such as Tesla and Alphabet/Google, missing investor expectations and sending share prices sharply lower. Because these companies account for such a large percentage of the broader indexes, their decline led to a wider selloff, particularly in technology.

07/24/2024

Excited to announce that Tyler was just featured in this Southern Living article: 'The 15 Best Things To Do In Tyler, Texas, The "Rose Capital of America."'

Read It here: https://www.southernliving.com/tyler-tx-8681419?

07/16/2024

Last week's CPI (Consumer Price Index) report was an important catalyst in market performance. June CPI fell from 3.1% in May to 3.0% despite expectations that it would rise by 0.1%. Although this makes June the third month in a row that CPI has decreased, it still remains flat year-over-year, with June 2023's CPI also coming in at 3%.

07/12/2024

The first half of 2024 is in the books. What should investors keep in mind heading into the second half of the year?

As we enter the second half of the year, it’s important for long-term investors to maintain perspective on the major events that have driven markets. The major indexes are all positive for the year so far despite significant ongoing economic uncertainty. This performance may have caught some inves...

07/04/2024

Happy fourth from Azalea Wealth Partners!

06/14/2024

How could oil prices affect investment portfolios, particularly during times of economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension?

The stock market has become increasingly jittery with the S&P 500 experiencing a 5% pullback in addition to recent highs. The Fed continuing to delay its first rate cut, declines in technology and artificial intelligence stocks, and tensions in the Middle East have all contributed to market volatili...

06/10/2024

05/15/2024

In times of market uncertainty, investors often seek the safety of cash. Interest rates on cash are at their highest levels in decades, making it appear that there are attractive “risk-free” returns. What role should cash play in investor portfolios today?

In times of market uncertainty, investors often seek the safety of cash. This has been true over the past several years as markets have swung due to the pandemic, geopolitical events, Fed rate hikes, inflation, gridlock in Washington, technology trends, and more.