by Robert C. Lawton | Jan 15, 2021 | Investments, Monday Morning Minute
Time will tell when we’ll all feel comfortable heading out to dinner and a movie with friends again or hopping on a flight to the Caribbean, but investors can prepare themselves for the inevitable twists and turns in the markets. Here are five key themes to consider as you set expectations for the year ahead.
by Robert C. Lawton | Jan 9, 2021 | Investments, Monday Morning Minute
In a scene unprecedented in modern times, a mob protesting the outcome of the presidential election overran the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday afternoon, interrupting a joint session of Congress that had convened to count the electoral college votes and certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
by Robert C. Lawton | Jan 1, 2021 | Investments, Monday Morning Minute
After a powerful rally for stocks for much of 2020, let’s take a look at the biggest potential downside risks for investors in the year ahead. While none of these scenarios make our base case for 2021, a review of the top investment risks in greater depth may be prudent as we enter the New Year.
by Robert C. Lawton | Dec 24, 2020 | Monday Morning Minute
Below are the 4 most glaring qualities that separate the doers from the dreamers.
by Robert C. Lawton | Dec 19, 2020 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
As we reflect on 2020, here are nine of the good news stories that might have slipped your attention in the past 12 months.
by Robert C. Lawton | Dec 12, 2020 | Economy, Investments, Monday Morning Minute
As striking as behavior shifts were in 2020, we may one day look back at 2021 as a major turning point not only for the economy but for public health, politics and the way we live in the digital age. “The longer we live in an environment where we have to be careful about our health, the more persistent behavior change will be,” Romo says. “We just hit the fast-forward button to the future, and I don’t think we’re going back.”
by Robert C. Lawton | Dec 5, 2020 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
The world is smaller and people are poorer as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, from which it will take five to six years to recover, according to Martin Wolf.
by Robert C. Lawton | Nov 29, 2020 | Monday Morning Minute
If you want a job at Apple or any other competitive organization, it makes sense to pay attention to what Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, looks for in job candidates.
by Robert C. Lawton | Nov 20, 2020 | Monday Morning Minute, Personal Finance
Now is a good time to review your investment portfolio and your overall financial plans and ensure you’re doing all you can to maximize your savings and reduce your tax bill. If you wait until after the holidays to reassess your finances — you could miss out on opportunities that disappear at year end.
by Robert C. Lawton | Nov 14, 2020 | Economy, Monday Morning Minute
There’s some massive news out about COVID-19 — and it’s good for a change. Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine is reportedly successful in preventing over 90% of infections according to early data from its Phase 3 study.