01|11|2022

2022 Roll Over | January 7, 2022

Welcome, 2022! There was a quick shift in market behavior as the calendar rolled over. What does it mean for the year? Monday The week began much as it...

01|10|2022

2021: Year in Review | December 31, 2021

In many ways, 2021 felt like two years in one. Investing was no exception. Here is a review of the year from our perspective at FFS and what we...

12|28|2021

Santa’s Coming | December 24, 2021

Is Santa’s rally coming, or will Omicron steal the show? Most importantly, what does it all mean for 2022? Monday The week opened in free fall as the Nasdaq...

12|20|2021

Santa’s Thunder | December 17, 2021

The S&P 500 shed 1.94% on the week as Omicron took center stage. Will Omicron steal Santa’s Thunder? Monday Markets opened the week in the red. This came as...

12|07|2021

The Charge Lower | December 3, 2021

Headlines included Omicron, Jobs, Manufacturing, and Services PMI. So, what led the charge lower and why? Monday The S&P 500 jumped to open the week, rising 1.32%. This was...

11|30|2021

The Omicron Threat | November 26, 2021

Markets fell hard for the week. Omicron rose as a threat, but was that really the big news of the week? Monday Markets opened the week mildly lower. The...

10|26|2021

Is There A Storm Brewing? | October 22, 2021

Markets climbed nicely last week on the back of earnings, but is there a storm brewing? Monday In mixed market activity, the S&P 500 rose 0.3% on the day....

09|28|2021

Wild Ride | September 24, 2021

It was a wild ride last week. As it came to a close, markets were pointing north, but will this endure? Monday Markets opened the week sharply lower on...

09|09|2021

Good Or Bad News? | September 3, 2021

A bad jobs report was delivered on Friday. Is it good news or bad news for the Market? Monday Markets opened the week on a strong note. The S&P...

08|31|2021

Telegraphed Target | August 27, 2021

The Federal Reserve is telegraphing their moves. Does this put a target on the back of markets? Monday Markets opened the week in the green. The S&P 500 continued...