Brad Williams: Solid 2014 Makes for Six-in-a-Row

Bradley Williams, Lowe Wealth Advisors Chief Investment Officer January 12, 2015 Despite international turmoil, mixed global economic data and the wind-down of the Fed’s quantitative easing program, the U.S. equity markets enjoyed another year of solid gains in 2014. The S&P 500 delivered a total return of 13.7% and marked its sixth consecutive annual gain –
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Anirban: U.S. Economy is Almost Ready for Liftoff

New Economic Drivers are Required It’s all systems go for the U.S. economy. Well, nearly all systems go. Job growth recently has been superb, with the nation adding nearly three million jobs last year. Job quality has improved with construction, manufacturing and financial services each chipping in a considerable number of net new jobs. Gas
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