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The Week on Wall Street Stocks retreated last week on rising COVID-19 infections and slow progress on an economic relief bill. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.57%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 0.96%. The Nasdaq...

The Week on Wall Street Stocks marched higher last week on an improving outlook for the passage of a fiscal stimulus package. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.03%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 tacked on 1.67%. The Nasdaq...

The Week on Wall Street Stocks surged last week, ignited by another COVID-19 vaccine announcement, encouraging economic data, and the easing of political uncertainty.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.21%, while the Standard &...

The Week on Wall StreetDespite news of another COVID-19 vaccine candidate, stocks were mixed amid investor anxiety over an increase in new infections and economic lockdowns.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.73%, while the...

The Week on Wall Street News of a COVID-19 vaccine ignited a rally in economically sensitive stocks and a broad retreat in technology companies last week, though enthusiasm was tempered by reports of rising new infections and fresh...

The Week on Wall Street Stocks soared last week as investors anticipated that a split Congress would raise legislative hurdles to changing corporate taxes and adjusting regulatory oversight of big technology companies.The Dow Jones...

The Week on Wall Street Stock prices dropped last week as hopes for a fiscal stimulus bill faded and investors focused on rising COVID-19 infections, here and abroad. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 6.47%, while the Standard &...

The Week on Wall Street The failure to reach an agreement on a new fiscal stimulus bill soured investor sentiment and sent stocks modestly lower for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.95%, while the Standard & Poor’s...

The Week on Wall Street Stocks treaded water last week amid fading prospects for a stimulus bill, fears of a second wave of COVID-19 cases, and increasing political and regulatory pressures on Big Tech companies.The Dow Jones...

The Week on Wall Street Stocks staged a powerful rally last week, riding a wave of optimism over the prospect of the passage of a new fiscal stimulus bill.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.27%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

The Week on Wall Street Stocks advanced last week, propelled by hopes that legislators may reach an agreement for a new fiscal stimulus package and optimism generated by a few corporate deal announcements and initial public offerings....

The Week on Wall Street Stocks were mixed last week as worries that stretched from Washington D.C., where prospects of a new fiscal stimulus bill dimmed, to Europe, which saw an increase of new COVID-19 cases.The Dow Jones Industrial...

The Week on Wall Street Stocks slipped as the technology sector remained under pressure and a mid-week announcement by the Federal Reserve failed to inspire investors.The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.03%, while the Standard...

The Week on Wall Street Stocks traveled a volatile path last week as investors appeared concerned about the upcoming elections, an uncertain economy, and more delays with additional fiscal stimulus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

The Week on Wall Street A late week sell-off sent stocks broadly lower as investors took some profits after stocks reached all-time highs earlier in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.82%, while the Standard & Poor’s...

The Week on Wall Street Stocks advanced relentlessly last week on positive COVID-19 developments, encouraging economic data, and a supportive policy shift in the Fed’s approach to its target inflation rate. The Dow Jones Industrial...

KDI Wealth Management advisors earn CPFA designation

Carrie Dick, AIF®, CPFA®

Friday, August 7, 2020

July 29, 2020 — KDI Wealth Management based out of Payson, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ announced that Kevin Dick, Carrie Dick, Micah Crabdree and Shane Keith have successfully passed the examination to receive the...

Localized Outbreaks Heighten Fears of National Second Wave

Kevin Dick, AIF®, AAMS®, CRPS®, CPFA®

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Over the past week, localized outbreaks in several states continued to get worse, increasing the chances of a national second wave of infections. Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas have shown significant spikes in cases in recent...

Covid19 Office Update

Carrie Dick, AIF®, CPFA®

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Today, Payson and Flagstaff (and soon to follow, Scottsdale) issued proclamations requiring the use of a face coverings inside public settings. As a business operating in all of these locations, we will adhere to these mandates and...

Consumers Moving Back into Economy-But Risks Remain

Kevin Dick, AIF®, AAMS®, CRPS®, CPFA®

Friday, June 5, 2020

Over the past week, the biggest news in the coronavirus crisis has been what's not happening; that is, we're not seeing any signs of a second wave of infections as a result of the ongoing reopening of the economy and the loosening of...

Over the past week, we’ve seen more good news in the coronavirus crisis. Perhaps most important, there were no signs of a second wave of infections stemming from the ongoing reopening of the economy and the loosening of social...

Over the past week, we’ve seen more good news in the coronavirus crisis. Perhaps most important, there were no signs of a second wave of infections stemming from the ongoing reopening of the economy and the loosening of social...

Early Signs Suggest Reopening Going Better Than Expected

Kevin Dick, AIF®, AAMS®, CRPS®, CPFA®

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

In the past week, we had some mixed news on the coronavirus pandemic. Testing continued to rise, although improvement in slowing the spread rate and case growth seemed to stall. Further, the number of active cases started to grow again...

In the past week, we've seen signs of progress in the coronavirus pandemic. As such, it's a good time to evaluate where we are with containing the virus-and what comes next for the markets and economy. Let's start with taking a look at...

How Playing the Long Game Could Help Build Wealth and Success

Kevin Dick, AIF®, AAMS®, CRPS®, CPFA®

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Often times, we have an idea of what we want to do or what we want to happen - whether it be moving up the ladder to success, saving for retirement, being healthy throughout our lifetime or what we want our children to inherit (whether...