That’s the biggest question for all investors is what’s going to happen with the economy going into 2012? Read More

On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced that it expects to keep its near-zero rate policy in effect until the end of 2014, effectively extending previous guidance by 18 months. Read More

The European Central Bank announced Wednesday morning that more than 500 European banks borrowed nearly 490 billion euro in the ECB’s largest monetary operation on record. The plan was originally unveiled on Dec. 8 in response to the region’s worsening debt crisis. Through the operation, banks were able to borrow unlimited amounts of cash — in exchange for “qualifying” collateral — for three years at below-market interest rates. Many experts expected that banks would demand closer to 300 billion euro. We view the news as positive as it provides a solution to the serious funding problems faced by Europe’s banking system. Read More

6 strategies to help you stay focused on your 401(k) plan and long-term goals.

If this year’s up-and-down stock market has you feeling uncertain about your 401(k) or IRA — and wondering what you should be doing with it — you’re not alone. Read More

The Lowdown on Low Interest Rates. The Fed plans to keep interest rates low until 2013. Our advisors discuss market impacts and investor strategies. Read More

Investors continue to follow the markets with eyes wide open. One eye is focused on Europe, where leaders of the European Union try and cobble together a comprehensive plan to contain rising sovereign debt costs in its weaker economies, deal with a restructuring of Greek debt and fortify the banking system. Read More

Company earnings have been a bright growth spot in this otherwise subpar economic recovery. But can these corporate earnings hold up?

This is one of the key questions being asked by stock investors these days. Portfolio Manager Matt Freund talks about this week’s market activity.

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