2022 Mukilteo Community Awards Gala winners
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MUKILTEO, Wash., November 8, 2022—The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Community Awards Gala on Friday, November 4, at the Rosehill Community Center where local businesses were recognized for their commitment to improving Mukilteo through giving, programs, and volunteerism. Community award winners of the night were the following: Approximately 150 attendees enjoyed live […]
Weekly Market Insights: Boost early last week keeps markets ahead
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A powerful two-day stock rebound cemented a positive week for investors as a new trading month began. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.99%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 1.51%. The Nasdaq Composite index increased 0.73% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, gained 3.42%.1,2,3 Stocks Start […]
The Investment of Fatherhood
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Everywhere you can see advertisements designed to sell you something: A luxury vehicle, vacation, timepiece or the latest technology. Perhaps it’s a professional service or a perfect smile. Very few of these items I would consider investments. Why? Because a vehicle, as beautiful as it may be, is to ride in. The more you drive […]
Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Dip on Inflation Report
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A higher-than-expected inflation report triggered a sell-off on Friday, leaving stocks in the red for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 4.58%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 5.05%. The Nasdaq Composite index slid 5.60% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, declined 1.81%.1,2,3 Inflation Upends […]
Weekly Market Insights: Recession Concerns Rising
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Recession fears grew last week following weak earnings reports from major retailers, sending stocks lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.90%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 3.05%. The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 3.82% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, gained 0.84%.1,2,3 Trending Lower Stock prices […]
Weekly Market Insights: Tighter Money Policy, Market Drops
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With the Fed in focus, the markets experienced wide price swings over the course of last week, as technology companies led the market lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.24%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 declined 0.21%. The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 1.54% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed […]
Weekly Market Insights: Economy Slows; Stocks Retreat
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On Friday, a sharp sell-off sent major stock market indices into negative territory for the week, capping a volatile close to April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 2.47%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 tumbled 3.27%. The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 3.93% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock […]
Weekly Market Insights: Powell Favors Quick Movement
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Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell overshadowed many largely positive earnings results, sending stocks lower for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.86%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 2.75%. The Nasdaq Composite index fell 3.83% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, advanced 0.50%.1,2,3 […]
Weekly Market Insights: Earnings Season Begins
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Stocks posted losses in a holiday-shortened trading week as the first-quarter earnings season kicked off and investors digested new inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.78%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 fell 2.13%. The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 2.63% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, […]
Weekly Market Insights: Ukraininan War Stresses Economy
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War in Ukraine weighed on stocks as investors assessed the economic impact of continued hostilities, expanding economic sanctions, and potentially higher inflation due to rising oil prices and new stresses on the global supply chain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.30%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 1.27%. The Nasdaq Composite index slid […]