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Early Close for Christmas
The New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ will close early on Christmas Eve December 24, 2024.
Merry Christmas
Stephen H Akin
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Christmas Greetings from Charleston
A record inflow of funds is fueling this years Santa Clause Rally
Stephen H Akin
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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2025 Market Outlook
Entering 2025 Financials, Mid and Small Cap issues set to lead the way.
Stephen H Akin
Dec 8, 20241 min read
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Small Business Saturday
Akin Investments Celebrates Small Business and Entrepreneurs. Saturday, November 30, 2024 is Small Business Saturday.
Stephen H Akin
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for families to discuss estate planning.
The Video below is taken from The Thanksgiving Turkey an episode
Stephen H Akin
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Inflation Pressures Rise
The San Francisco Fed research suggests the job market continues to be a source of inflation. October was 2.8% stripping out food & energy.
Stephen H Akin
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Animal Spirits
"Animal Spirits" a term coined by the British economist, John Maynard Keynes in 1936.
The five animal spirits are psychological and...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Veterans Day
"Thank You For Your Service" Veterans Day  (originally known as Armistice Day ) is a federal holiday in the United States observed...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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Financials Lead Markets to All Time Highs?
Dow surges to biggest gain in two years, bond yields and bitcoin also posting sharp gains Markets are clear about what Donald Trump ...
Stephen H Akin
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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NASDAQ and Gold Hit New Highs
Spot gold rose 0.5% to an all-time high of $2,789.73 NASDAQ Composite rose 0.8% to 18,712, a new record closing high Tuesday
Stephen H Akin
Oct 30, 20243 min read
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Savvy Moves to Consider Before Year End
As the year comes to a close, here are a few strategies that will help you set yourself up for investment success in 2025 and beyond. The...
Stephen H Akin
Oct 21, 20246 min read
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Dow Closes Above 43k
Dow Closes Above 43k The S & P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to fresh records Monday.
Stephen H Akin
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Cost of Living Adjustment 2025
Social Security Administration to release the 2025 COLA Thursday October 10, 2024
Stephen H Akin
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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A Rising Tide
19.72% Gain for the Standard and Poors 500 index for 2024
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
Stephen H Akin
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Essential Guide to Estate Planning
Estate Planning does not have to be complicated. It is not something that applies only to the wealthy and high income earners.
Stephen H Akin
Sep 22, 20248 min read
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Actuary View of Structured Settlements
An actuary uses math and statistics to estimate the financial impact of uncertainty and help clients minimize risk.
Stephen H Akin
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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Uranium Renaissance
Investors are once again focusing on Uranium. Causing talk of a Uranium Renaissance. Technology to Drive Growth As interest in AI...
Stephen H Akin
Sep 16, 20243 min read
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Ultimate Guide to Finding a Financial Advisor?
If you’re not sure which type of advisor suits you, take a look at the highlights. Robo Advisors These online services pick and maintain...
Stephen H Akin
Sep 7, 20243 min read
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Durable Goods Up 9.9%
New orders for manufactured durable goods increased $26.1 billion or 9.9 percent to $289.6 billion Durable Goods Rebound to Green on...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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All time High for Gold
Gold prices have hit a fresh high on hopes of US interest rate cuts from the Fed The spot price of gold rose to a record $2,526.07...
Stephen H Akin
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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