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Michael J. O'Connor

CWS®, Vice President Investments

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Navellier & Associates - Slower Growth Means Fed Keeps the Money Flowing

Posted by Michael J. O'Connor | CWS®, Vice President Investments

July 24, 2013


Louis Navellier believes Bernanke will continue its quantitative easing program in the face of slower economic growth.

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Federated Investors - Second Quarter Dividend Commentary

July 17, 2013
Federated Investors reviews the economy and their Strategic Value Dividend strategy during the second quarter of 2013. [+] Read More

Calamos Investments - Recovery Trumps Taper Talk

July 16, 2013
Where does Calamos Investments believe the market and economy are going? What are the longer term implications of the Federal Reserve's actions? Calamos' July commentary provides their answers. [+] Read More

Eagle Asset Management - China Wobbles

July 11, 2013
Eagle Assetment Management's July Commentary turns to China and the volatility in its credit markets. [+] Read More

Navellier - Stocks Rise on Positive Job Gains Despite New Global Crises

July 10, 2013
Louis Navellier reviews the good jobs news in the US while looking to the Middle East and Southern Europe as sources of volatility. [+] Read More

Navellier & Associates - Bernanke Drops a Bomb - Then Tries to Control the Damage?

June 25, 2013
Louis Navellier tries to explain Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke's remarks last week and what it means moving forward. [+] Read More

JP Morgan - A Timetable for Ending Quantitative Easing

June 23, 2013
JP Morgan Asset Management's Chief Global Strategist, Dr. David Kelly, provides a simple recap and explanation of Ben Bernanke's recent comments regarding quantitative easing. [+] Read More

Roosevelt Investments - Fed Considering Exit Strategies

June 14, 2013
Roosevelt Investments' All Cap Core Equity Team discusses the possible "taper" in quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve. [+] Read More

Eagle Asset Management - How the Eurozone Became the Mess It Is

June 13, 2013
Eagle Asset Management's June Market Perspective focuses on the Eurozone and the influence of the German economy, calling it "no different than the Chinese mercantile model." [+] Read More

Life Transitions: What To Do As a Surviving Spouse - WrapManager

June 9, 2013
There is much to attend to when a loved one passes. Addressing financial matters are often, and understandably, put on hold. Tending to family is important, though it’s usually better to address the financial matters sooner rather than later. Often the surviving spouse may not have a complete understanding of the financial situation they are now in charge of - where accounts are located, whom to contact and what documents are important. The first thing to do is to take a breather. Then contact WrapManager. Each situation is unique and your advisor can guide you and help ensure the important items are addressed. At a minimum, the following steps can set you on the right path. [+] Read More