October’s election-related uncertainty resulted in the worst month for the stock market since March, but the market recovered throughout November and December leading the market to post overall gains for the year despite unprecedented economic pressure created by the coronavirus pandemic. Small-cap stocks outperformed large-cap stocks in 4Q20, likely reflecting increasing economic optimism as vaccination efforts progress, narrowing small-cap’s underperformance… Read More
Archive for January, 2021
What You Need to Know About the New Stimulus Act
On Sunday, December 27th, the second COVID-relief stimulus was signed into law. The $900 billion legislation aims to help Americans who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, provide aid to struggling businesses, and support vaccine distribution efforts. Here are the major elements in the new act. Paycheck Protection Program The new stimulus adds $285 billion to the popular… Read More