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https://vimeo.com/973235585 Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan recaps June’s market and economic news. June was a good month for financial markets. Most stocks were up in the low- to mid-single digits, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, and bond returns…
Ludlow, MA – Pioneer Valley Financial Group is pleased to announce Julian Smith as our new Summer Finance Intern. Julian is a dedicated and enthusiastic student at Bentley University, majoring in Economics and Finance. Throughout the summer, Julian will gain…
https://vimeo.com/953243647 Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan recaps May’s market and economic news. Most stock indices were up from 3 percent to 6 percent in May, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new all-time highs. The April employment report and declines…
https://vimeo.com/941709139 Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, recaps April’s market and economic news. Rising interest rates pressured stock and bond prices in April. U.S. markets were down in the low-single digits, marking the first monthly decline for U.S. stocks this year. The…
https://vimeo.com/929599023 Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, recaps March’s market and economic news. U.S. and developed markets set new price records on economic and earnings growth, but fixed income lagged as interest rates rose during the quarter. Income, spending, and business investment…
LUDLOW/WILBRAHAM – PV Financial Group (PVFG) is thrilled to announce the launch of its 7th annual Plan With A Purpose Scholarship, dedicated to Ludlow, Belchertown, and Wilbraham graduating seniors. This year, PV Financial will award a scholarship of $2,000 to…
https://vimeo.com/918463319 Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, recaps February’s market and economic news. Stocks performed well in February, with most markets up in the low- to mid-single digits. The Nasdaq and emerging markets did especially well, but fixed income declined as interest…
[LUDLOW, MA] – PV Financial is excited to announce the expansion of its Operations Support team with the additions of Austin Smith and Dina Malancea. Austin Smith, joining as Operations Support Specialist, brings a wealth of experience in data analysis…
https://vimeo.com/908782091 Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, recaps January’s market and economic news. The U.S. stock market reported lower-single-digit gains, while international and emerging markets lagged behind. The economy performed well, as strong retail sales, a healthy jobs market, and consumer confidence…
https://vimeo.com/899316927 Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s CIO, recaps December’s market and economic news. Markets around the world were up from 3 percent to 6 percent last month and up by double-digits across the board for the year. The lack of a recession…