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Our thoughts, ideas, & opinions about the latest developments in the financial industry & how they impact us all.

June 30, 2010 Market Commentary

Posted by: STEVE ARNETT

Posted on: July 6, 2010

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”  Winston Churchill The last 2 ½ years have been particularly tough for investors, and we aren’t yet out of the woods.  The road to this recovery will likely be slow.  Opinions vary widely; most offer little hope because they see no reasons for optimism.  George Soros, a renowned hedge fund investor, observes, “Markets are …

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Apple and Microsoft: Reversal of Fortunes

Posted by: STEVE ARNETT

Posted on: May 27, 2010

Guess who is now the largest technology company by market capitalization? It used to be Microsoft, but Apple now claims that mantle. At the close of the market yesterday (5/26/10), Apple sported a market capitalization of $221.1 billion versus Microsoft’s $210.3 billion. To put this in perspective, at the end of 12/31/99 Apple's and Microsoft's respective market capitalizations were $5 billion and $231 billion.   During this period, a real reversal …

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The Difference Between Fiduciaries and Brokers

Posted by: SHARON PRYSE

Posted on: May 3, 2010

Sharon Pryse, our President and CEO, comments about how the Goldman Sachs hearings emphasize the important distinction between the brokers and Fiduciaries.

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Improve Your Financial Literacy!

Posted by: LAURA LYONS

Posted on: April 20, 2010

National Financial Literacy Month is recognized every April in an effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach Americans how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. I'd like to share some great resources that you can use to improve your personal financial wellness.

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March 31, 2010 Market Commentary

Posted by: STEVE ARNETT

Posted on: April 8, 2010

Sharon Miller Pryse, President & CEO of The Trust Company recently returned from China where she participated in a business leaders program, The Society of International Business Fellows. We thought her comments and observations would be of interest.

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