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Posts by: James M. Skubik, CFA, Provident Investment Management

Market Remains Steady Despite Trade War

On August 23, 2018 By James M. Skubik, CFA, Provident Investment Management
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from the August investment comments by Provident Investment

Through mid-July, the S&P 500 is up nearly 5 percent, a respectable start following 2017’s strong performance. The move higher has come despite what appears to be slowing, but still solid, global growth and concerns surrounding trade. President Trump recently proposed tariffs on $200 [...]

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Volatility Back to Normal

On May 8, 2018 By James M. Skubik, CFA, Provident Investment Management
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From the May investment comments of Provident Investment Management

To date, one could make the case that the return of volatility is the market story of the year. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, spiked in February to a high of 50 before settling in at a level below 20. Despite the [...]

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The Foundation for Current Stock Valuations

On January 4, 2018 By James M. Skubik, CFA, Provident Investment Management
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From the January newsletter from Provident Investment

The S&P 500 has continued its run, returning more than 17 percent year to date through November. The steady rise this year, with only modest turbulence, has increased the number of market observers highlighting an “overheated” market where investors have become complacent.

Not to completely [...]

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Earnings Poised for Strong Follow Up in Second Quarter

On August 9, 2017 By James M. Skubik, CFA, Provident Investment Management
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from the August investment comments of Provident Investment Management

The march higher for stocks continued in the first half of the year, with the S&P 500 up 8.3 percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq surging 14.1 percent. Combine the advance in stocks with the lack of market volatility — it has been over [...]

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