Debunking Investment Myths

by The BlackSummit Team | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorized

Alex Bavelas was a 20th century psychosociologist whose research was primarily focused on how information traveled and gained acceptance in small networks. After graduating from MIT, he moved to Stanford University to teach and while there conducted one of the most...

Market Volatility

by The BlackSummit Team | Oct 13, 2014 | Uncategorized

So what is going on with the recent market volatility?  Is there anything to really be concerned about?  Well, it would seem that the global markets are tired from so many headlines.  Take your pick – European slowing economic growth, Ebola, expectations for rising...

Weekly Market Update

by The BlackSummit Team | Jun 7, 2014 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update

Market Action Equities in the US closed at all time highs as the nation continues a slow but steady recovery. The jobs report published on Friday slightly beat expectations and revealed that the US economy has recovered all jobs lost during the Financial Crisis,...

Weekly Market Update

by The BlackSummit Team | May 31, 2014 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update

Market Action US equity markets closed the month of May posting gains. It marks the fourth month in the year that stocks have posted gains. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed Friday at record highs Despite gains in equities the week was marked by considerable...

Weekly Market Update

by The BlackSummit Team | May 25, 2014 | Uncategorized, Weekly Market Update

Market Action Stock markets in the US posted their first gains in three weeks. The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Friday despite little in the way of earnings or economic news this past week. US Treasury Bonds dominated market commentary early in the week as...