Fourth quarter earnings reporting begins this week. Over the next five days (January 14–18), 35 companies in the S&P 500 Index will report quarterly results, highlighted by several big banks.

This week, LPL Research looks “at stock valuations to try to gauge the potential opportunity for stocks. Amid the dizzying volatility and news cycle that investors have had to deal with lately, it can be difficult for many investors to take a step back and see beyond the daily headlines.

The #SantaClausRally looked iffy until just a couple of days ago, although it’s still going to be a bumpy ride.   Here are market observations on the crazy week that was from LPL Research.

Happy Holidays!

Our Frye Financial Elves were busy this week…working to help sweeten the holiday for some boys and girls at the Camillus House.

Per LPL Financial’s just-released LPL Outlook 2019, in this volatile market, keeping cool and focusing on fundamentals is key.

According to LPL Research, “Last week was a tough week for stocks, with the S&P 500 Index down 4.5%, the worst performance since March. So what are some things investors should consider? To help answer that question, here are five takeaways on the near-term outlook for stocks.

Fortunate to have had the pleasure of meeting this honorable, gracious American. R.I.P. President George Herbert Walker Bush.

According to LPL Research, “It was a great week for the stock market. The S&P 500 Index rallied 4.9% last week, leaving the index less than 6% from its record high, on September 20, 2018 (excluding today’s gains).

This week we were all smiles as we celebrated Catalina Arias’ birthday with this delicious cake!