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Week of June 1 Market Update Blog
It was a very interesting short week in the markets last week, capped by a press conference from President Trump on our relationship with China and ahead of a volatile weekend of protests related to the death of George Floyd. So far, the markets continue to shrug off all of this volatility.
Market Update - June 1st, 2020
It was a very interesting short week in the markets last week, capped by a press conference from President Trump on our relationship with China and ahead of a volatile weekend of protests related to the death of George Floyd. So far, the markets continue to shrug all of this off this volatility.
Monthly Market and Economy Update - May 2020
At konvergent wealth partners, it is important to us that you are well informed about what’s happening in the markets. Here are a few of the key topics of conversation that we feel deserve the most attention this month.
Market Update - May 25th, 2020
The S&P was up about 3% for the week, essentially offsetting the losses from the previous week and was another rollercoaster of a week with large up and down days.
Why You Need to Consider This Important Planning Strategy During Market Volatility
Many are asking whether now is the right time to be getting more aggressive with their investments after the large downturn we saw in the market in March and continued volatility since.
Market update - May 18th, 2020
The S&P 500 was down 2.21% this week. It was down heavily early in the week and bounced back on Thursday & Friday when economic data was released.
Market Update - May 11th, 2020
The Stock Market was up last week with the S&P finishing up 3.6% with a large rally late in the week. The market performance was in spite of pretty bad economic data with unemployment numbers in particular.
Replay: CARES Act and Market Update
Welcome to the video recap of our latest Konvergent Happy Hour!
Market Update - May 4th, 2020
Major GDP contraction in Q1 while unemployment continues to rise. Check out the latest video on this week’s market update as well as some positive news on the PPP for Small Business Owners.
4 Important Steps Business Owners Can Take Right Now to Help Navigate the Coronavirus Storm
While getting access to the loan programs could be the difference in a business surviving until the economy is reopened and back to the level of activity it was prior to the shutdowns, there are other things that we have been discussing with our business owner clients that they should be considering right now.
Replay: Keep Your Relationships Healthy When the World is Sick
Join us for a discussion with marriage and family therapist, Joe Shaub on How to Keep Your Relationship Healthy When the World is Sick.
Why did oil go negative? Last week's headlines and what we expect for this week.
The S&P was down 1.30% for the week but was not a smooth path to get there – down early in the week with markets rallying at the end of the week.
Happy Hour with Zoetic Wellbeing - Tips for Staying Fit While Staying Home
We discuss unemployment, oil going negative and how to stay mentally and physically fit while stuck at home!
Market Update April 21, 2020
At konvergent wealth partners it is important to us that you are well informed about what's happening in the markets. Here are a few of the key topics of conversation that we feel deserve the most attention this month.
Winning Negotiations May Be More Important Than Ever: 3 Negotiation Must-Haves for Business Owners
Whether you are in the process of selling your business, renegotiating a commercial lease, working with suppliers or working with a new client, all these conversations may be more difficult today than they were just 6 weeks ago. The good news is that you can almost always get what you ask for – if that is, you are able to ask the “right” way.
Konvergent Happy Hour with Chef Val Smith
This week we were joined by Personal Chef and Amazing Wife, Val Smith! She provided us with some healthy meal ideas while we are all stuck at home.
Market Update April 14, 2020
Our latest market update and invite to our Konvergent Happy Hour on Thursday April 16.
Gender Intelligence: How Men & Women Can Build Stronger Connections Through the Coronavirus Shutdown
In this post I will shine the light on some of the biggest faulty assumptions men and women have about each other – and how to conquer them so you can make it through this time together even stronger than when the lockdowns started!