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Mar-11 Weekly Market Commentary from Guide Rock Capital – FT020

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During periods of strong market performance, like the one we’ve experienced since the end of last year, it’s important to remember that markets ebb and flow over time. Since December 31, 2012, the Dow Jones Industrial Index has gained 9.9 percent and the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 8.8 percent. Last week, the Dow reached… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Jan-29 Weekly Market Commentary from Guide Rock Capital – FT015

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The Markets They say that optimism is catching. The performance of markets across the globe last week certainly supported the idea. During the second week of January, there was reason for optimism about the housing market as data showed that housing starts exceeded economists’ expectations and home construction appeared to be on the rebound. Last… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Jan-15 Weekly Market Commentary from Guide Rock Capital – FT013

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The Markets Last week investors were turning to stocks. Was it the generally strong performance of stock market indices during 2012 or something else? Theories were abundant. Some speculated that the surge signaled: Renewed confidence in the American economy Relief that capital gains and dividend taxes remained constant for middle income Americans Faith in the… Click for more / Podcast Player>