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Monday, February 6th
Spring 2009 Newsletter

What a slowing economy means to your portfolio 

Economies, like stock markets, move in cycles, experiencing peaks and troughs while trending higher over time. The troughs can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that they don’t last forever.  Recessions are short-lived Technically, a recession is defined as two or more consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. In real terms, it’s a period of slowing demand, rising unemployment, reduced investment, and weaker corporate profits...Read More Here