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Economic/Market Commentary

Economic and Market Outlook

Investment Strategies Group

Chief strategists Harvery B. Hirschhorn, Joe P. Quinlan and Lynn Reaser interpret the latest economic and market trends. Learn more about the authors


 Economy, Policy and Recovery - 3/2008  (PDF 253k)  
 Uncertain Times and Investment Opportunities - 2/2008  (PDF 302k)  
 Expectations for 2008 - 12/2007  (PDF 243k)  

Investment Perspective

Investment Strategies Group

This monthly White Paper offers an analysis of the U.S. economy and international trends, as well as an in-depth discussion of the capital markets and implications for investment strategy. Learn more about the authors


 White Paper - April 2008  (PDF 959k)  
 White Paper - March 2008  (PDF 2513k)  
 Strategy Report - 2008 Outlook  (PDF 200k)  
 White Paper - November 2007  (PDF 312k)  

Squirrel Chatter II

Image of Charles P. McQuaid Charles P. McQuaid
Charles P. McQuaid provides periodic market commentaries known as Squirrel Chatter II.
 The School that Changed the World  03/31/2008 
 Ponzi Schemes and Politicians’ Dreams  12/31/2007 
 2007 Shareholder Information Meeting Recap  09/30/2007 
 Buyout Boom  06/30/2007 

Major Market Indices

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   Unlike mutual funds, indices are not managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Index - The most widely used indicator of the overall condition of the stock market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index is a price-weighted average of 30 actively traded blue chip stocks as selected by the editors of the Wall Street Journal.

NASDAQ Composite Index - The NASDAQ Composite Index is a market capitalization price-only index that tracks the performance of domestic common stocks traded on the regular NASDAQ market as well as National Market System-traded foreign common stocks and America Depository Receipts.

S&P 500 Index - The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

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