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When it comes to valuing the stock market, the price-to-earnings ratio (PE) is often cited. Calculating the PE ratio for any security is straight-forward, divide the price of the stock or index by its 12-month earnings. As an example, the S&P 500 closed friday at 2760.17, and the index earned $150.53 in operating profits over

Twelve months ago, a conservative investor could have invested their money into 1-year treasury yielding 1.19%; treasuries are considered the safest securities and guaranteed by the Federal Government. Conversely, for those less cautious, say the more venturesome and daring types who chose to purchase Bitcoin(s) over this timeframe, they too are nearing a return of

Today, my son Chip decided to show up at work dressed as me to celebrate the holiday. His point that I wear black on a regular basis is well taken. LOL, I’ve never seen him in glasses or with a sweater.

Housing Starts: 871 new single-family homes went under construction in September, and markets acted unfavorably to the news. The WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC, reporting the figures as “Another weak month,” “Continuing soft stretch,” “Housing starts fall more than expected.” Is homebuilding nearing its end or is this setback just a bump in the road? Single-family home