May was a very turbulent month on Wall Street. But when the dust settled, things were pretty much back to where they started. Is May’s flat performance is a sign that the worst has passed? While recent economic data suggests the risk of the U.S. entering into a recession in the near-term seems low, further stock market weakness in the months ahead can’t be ruled out.
How do you prevent yourself from getting hacked when it seems like every day a new threat is out there that makes the news? Let’s face it, we’ve all had those moments (you know you have) where you clicked on an email or a web page, and then wonder if that was actually legit. The momentary panic about what you just clicked on. That panic is not a good feeling, and many of us are not lucky enough to be able to contact your computer consultant at the office to investigate. Below are some steps that are computer consultant approved.
A number of competing considerations need to be balanced when implementing a particular investment strategy. One that is frequently overlooked is the impact how you invest can have on your estate plan, and how your testamentary wishes should be reflected in how you invest.
Welcome to “The Bulletin Board”, a new column by members of The Milwaukee Company’s Administrative Team that will provide readers with information on a variety of topics that we hope you will find helpful. This month’s article shares some important tips on how to identify emails that you should not open, and protecting your personal information and financial accounts from spammers who mean to do you harm.
Economists are forecasting softer economic growth, perhaps leading to a recession at some point in the near term. "The next couple of years will be bumpy ones for the economy, with high inflation and slower growth," says PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher. "The likelihood of recession in the U.S. is now about 30%, up from 15% before the Russian invasion of Ukraine."
U.S. equities rebounded, albeit modestly in March, 2022. The S&P 500 Index recovered 3.7% on a total return basis in March, although the large-cap American shares index is still in the hole by 4.6% year to date. The Nasdaq and Dow Industrials posted gains too: 3.4% and 2.3%, respectively.