Sierra Nevada Wealth Management http://www.snwmllc.com Placing your money at work for you. Welcome to Sierra Nevada Wealth Management's podcast on daily market conditions! We provide a concise but comprehensive view on the activities in the capital markets, and how they affect your portfolio. Sierra Nevada Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Nevada. We offer independent, unbiased portfolio design and comprehensive financial planning services. The principals of the firm have extensive institutional Wall Street experience that they put to work for clients. en-us © 2011 Sierra Nevada Wealth Management, LLC Philip Brown phil.brown@snwmllc.com clean Fri, 2 Dec 2011 15:58:21 PDT Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, jobs, employment, unemployment, economy, germany, france, Italy, dollar, reno, vegas, Nevada, california A mixed to favorable jobs report today consolidated recent markets gains, with major US indexes finishing flat. Eyes now turn to Europe again next week as politicians continue to dance around the key questions surrounding the Euro Zone. A mixed to favorable jobs report today consolidated recent markets gains, with major US indexes finishing flat. Eyes now turn to Europe again next week as politicians continue to dance around the key questions surrounding the Euro Zone. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/dec2marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 2 Dec 2011 15:55:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, Germany, Italy, Greece, jobs, employment, economy, inflation, deflation, Obama, payrolls, Reno, Vegas, Nevada, California Markets in the US were mixed, after massive gains on Wednesday ended the month of November. Attention is now focused on Friday's Jobs Report, with a consensus gain of 122,000 jobs expected by economists. Economic data has been running ahead of expectations recently, which could lead to disappointment even if the reported number tomorrow looks favorable on the surface. Markets in the US were mixed, after massive gains on Wednesday ended the month of November. Attention is now focused on Friday's Jobs Report, with a consensus gain of 122,000 jobs expected by economists. Economic data has been running ahead of expectations recently, which could lead to disappointment even if the reported number tomorrow looks favorable on the surface. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/dec1marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 17:19:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, gains, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, china, Europe, banks, Bernanke, employment, economy, reno, vegas, Nevada, california A coordinated effort by 6 central banks gave investors hope that the crisis in the Euro Zone can be addressed by political and organizational leadership. On top of this, favorable domestic employment figures and an economic policy accommodation in China lifted the markets between 4.2 - 4.3%. This was the largest single daily gain for the markets in 2 ½ years. A coordinated effort by 6 central banks gave investors hope that the crisis in the Euro Zone can be addressed by political and organizational leadership. On top of this, favorable domestic employment figures and an economic policy accommodation in China lifted the markets between 4.2 - 4.3%. This was the largest single daily gain for the markets in 2 ½ years. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov30marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:22:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, Italy, Greece, euro, Europe, confidence, economy, obama, reno, vegas, Nevada, california An Italian government bond offering today found a lot of demand, but at a high cost. This was seen as a mixed outcome in the Euro Zone crisis. With that, the market focused on higher than expected consumer confidence figures which drove the Dow and the S&P 500 modestly higher, while the NASDAQ slipped. Greg and Phil discuss this, and look ahead to key jobs data coming out later this week. It's a 9-minute podcast on iTunes or our website. An Italian government bond offering today found a lot of demand, but at a high cost. This was seen as a mixed outcome in the Euro Zone crisis. With that, the market focused on higher than expected consumer confidence figures which drove the Dow and the S&P 500 modestly higher, while the NASDAQ slipped. Greg and Phil discuss this, and look ahead to key jobs data coming out later this week. It's a 9-minute podcast on iTunes or our website. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov29marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:21:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, Europe, Greece, Italy, france, spain, euro, dollar, oil, gold, economy, jobs, shopping, retail, reno, vegas, Nevada, california A strong start to holiday sales, and hope that a broader deal for Italy was in the works lifted the equity markets to the largest 1-day gain in more than a month. Interestingly, the bond market did not react at all to the equity markets which jumped 2.6-3.5% in the US. Greg and Phil examine the day's trading activity and why Europe is still "driving the bus" in today's 8-minute podcast. A strong start to holiday sales, and hope that a broader deal for Italy was in the works lifted the equity markets to the largest 1-day gain in more than a month. Interestingly, the bond market did not react at all to the equity markets which jumped 2.6-3.5% in the US. Greg and Phil examine the day's trading activity and why Europe is still "driving the bus" in today's 8-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov28marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:25:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, Europe, merkel, germany, Italy, france, Greece, currency, dollar, oil, sales, shopping, economy, confidence, reno, vegas, Nevada, california In an abbreviated post-Thanksgiving holiday trading session, concerns over Europe persisted. Despite early indications of string retail sales in the US on "Black Friday," the recent poor bond offerings from both Italy and Germany are putting more and more pressure on the Euro Zone. US markets traded down between 0.25 – 0.75%. In an abbreviated post-Thanksgiving holiday trading session, concerns over Europe persisted. Despite early indications of string retail sales in the US on "Black Friday," the recent poor bond offerings from both Italy and Germany are putting more and more pressure on the Euro Zone. US markets traded down between 0.25 – 0.75%. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov25marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:02:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, dollar, euro, italy, greece, germany, spain, imf, bernanke, obama, politics, yen, reno, vegas, nevada, california Despite worries over Europe, and an announcement from the IMF today, trading was thin. With all of the volatility being generated by European news flow and only 1.5 days remaining for the US markets, it appears many people have decided to sit this week out. Phil and Greg discuss the news and the week on this 10-minute podcast. Despite worries over Europe, and an announcement from the IMF today, trading was thin. With all of the volatility being generated by European news flow and only 1.5 days remaining for the US markets, it appears many people have decided to sit this week out. Phil and Greg discuss the news and the week on this 10-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov22marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:20:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds growth, income, euro, dollar, committee, taxes, budget, deficit, obama, politics, reno, vegas, Nevada, california, trusts The failure of the "Super Committee" in Washington to agree on a plan for deficit reduction hit the markets today, as well as continued anxiety surrounding Europe. The Dow dropped 250 points. Connie and Greg discuss. The failure of the "Super Committee" in Washington to agree on a plan for deficit reduction hit the markets today, as well as continued anxiety surrounding Europe. The Dow dropped 250 points. Connie and Greg discuss. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov21marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds growth, income, euro, eurozone, Greece, Italy, spain, germany, us, jobs, economy, inflation, deflation, unemployment, employment, housing, occupy, obama, reno, vegas, Nevada, California Domestic economic data released today normally would have provided a lift in the markets, but the favorable initial jobless claims data of the day was overshadowed by a low-demand Spanish bond auction. Major US stock markets sold off 1.1% - 2.0%. The Euro zone continues to tip-toe around the needed integration of the region that investors want to see. Domestic economic data released today normally would have provided a lift in the markets, but the favorable initial jobless claims data of the day was overshadowed by a low-demand Spanish bond auction. Major US stock markets sold off 1.1% - 2.0%. The Euro zone continues to tip-toe around the needed integration of the region that investors want to see. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov17marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:42:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, Europe, Italy, ecb, rates, yields, spreads, us, gdp, fitch, ratings, contagion, risk, banks, germany, france, Greece, obama, occupy, reno, vegas, Nevada, california, gold After a ratings agency reminded investors today about the risk to the global banking system surrounding a disorderly default in Europe, US stock markets sold off between 1.6-1.7%. Can we really accurately measure the impact this would have? And why are estimates of risk exposure to the region so different than the "top down" analysis suggests. After a ratings agency reminded investors today about the risk to the global banking system surrounding a disorderly default in Europe, US stock markets sold off between 1.6-1.7%. Can we really accurately measure the impact this would have? And why are estimates of risk exposure to the region so different than the "top down" analysis suggests. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov16marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:35:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Continual worries about Euro debt yields, the new Italian Government and a Greek default couldn't keep investors from cheering about better than expected US economic news. Retail sales came in above expectations just in time for the holiday season. Listen in to our podcast on our website or iTunes. Continual worries about Euro debt yields, the new Italian Government and a Greek default couldn't keep investors from cheering about better than expected US economic news. Retail sales came in above expectations just in time for the holiday season. Listen in to our podcast on our website or iTunes. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov15marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:41:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, Italy, yields, germany, france, gift, taxes, congress, committee, deficit, taxes, politics, obama, reno, vegas, Nevada, california Investors returned from the weekend nervous about the future economic prospects of Italy, sending European and US stock markets down between 0.6 – 1%. Bond yields for Italian debt are back at dangerous long-term levels. Also discussed is the $5/$10m lifetime gift tax exemption in the US, which may be going away faster than advertised. It is a good time to review your estate plan. Investors returned from the weekend nervous about the future economic prospects of Italy, sending European and US stock markets down between 0.6 – 1%. Bond yields for Italian debt are back at dangerous long-term levels. Also discussed is the $5/$10m lifetime gift tax exemption in the US, which may be going away faster than advertised. It is a good time to review your estate plan. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov14marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:22:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management US markets rallied today after large losses yesterday. Domestic economic news outweighed worries about Italy's cost of debt. Listen in for more analysis. Our podcast is on iTunes and out website. US markets rallied today after large losses yesterday. Domestic economic news outweighed worries about Italy's cost of debt. Listen in for more analysis. Our podcast is on iTunes and out website. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov10marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:12:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, Italy, Greece, euro, dollar, politics, dollar, profits, corporations, occupy, reno, vegas, Nevada, california While the bond market is now effectively limiting future Italian Government borrowing to alternative sources (ECB, IMF), recent US corporate profits and balance sheets have rarely looked stronger than today. Phil and Greg discuss this in the context of stock and bond market behavior, as well as the influence of politics in the investment valuation process. While the bond market is now effectively limiting future Italian Government borrowing to alternative sources (ECB, IMF), recent US corporate profits and balance sheets have rarely looked stronger than today. Phil and Greg discuss this in the context of stock and bond market behavior, as well as the influence of politics in the investment valuation process. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov9marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 14:12:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, Europe, Italy, Ireland, euro, dollar, oil, us, economy, profits, layoffs, employment, unemployment, occupy, reno, vegas, Nevada, california The contrast between short-term news flow and longer term worries about the Euro Zone were evident today in Italy and Ireland. The differing responses of the equity and bond markets show the continued tug of war in the investment community regarding Europe. Meanwhile, the US earnings season is winding down with record reported and cash profits. Greg and Phil discuss in this 7-minute podcast. The contrast between short-term news flow and longer term worries about the Euro Zone were evident today in Italy and Ireland. The differing responses of the equity and bond markets show the continued tug of war in the investment community regarding Europe. Meanwhile, the US earnings season is winding down with record reported and cash profits. Greg and Phil discuss in this 7-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov8marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 8 Nov 2011 16:24:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, china, Greece, Italy, france, germany, dollar, euro, Bernanke, obama, currency, reno, vegas, Nevada, california With a new Greek government being formed tonight, and the proposed national referendum off the table, the markets are now turning attention and worry to Italy. This is a much bigger problem for the Euro Zone, but will China step in to provide capital? Greg and Phil discuss. With a new Greek government being formed tonight, and the proposed national referendum off the table, the markets are now turning attention and worry to Italy. This is a much bigger problem for the Euro Zone, but will China step in to provide capital? Greg and Phil discuss. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov7marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 7 Nov 2011 15:42:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, Greece, Italy, france, germany, china, jobs, economy, obama, unemployment, employment, inflation, deflation, reno, vegas, Nevada, california Once again the stocks markets were forced to balance the uncertainty of Europe and Greece with better than expected US domestic economic data. A drop in the unemployment rate for October, combined with favorable prior-period revisions, was more than overshadowed by the continued uncertainty surrounding the bailout of Greece and the rescue of the EU banking system. Italy is a quiet concern lurking behind the drama in Athens. Greg and Connie discuss in this 5-minute podcast. Once again the stocks markets were forced to balance the uncertainty of Europe and Greece with better than expected US domestic economic data. A drop in the unemployment rate for October, combined with favorable prior-period revisions, was more than overshadowed by the continued uncertainty surrounding the bailout of Greece and the rescue of the EU banking system. Italy is a quiet concern lurking behind the drama in Athens. Greg and Connie discuss in this 5-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov4marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 4 Nov 2011 16:33:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, growth, income, stocks, bonds, economy, greece, france, germany, ecb, vote, euro, dollar, oil, china, jobs, employment, reno, vegas, nevada, california While Greece remains the driving force in the markets, an unexpected rate cut by the European Central bank and somewhat favorable initial jobless claims data lifted markets by + 1.8 to +2.2% today. Greg discusses this in a 6-minute podcast. While Greece remains the driving force in the markets, an unexpected rate cut by the European Central bank and somewhat favorable initial jobless claims data lifted markets by + 1.8 to +2.2% today. Greg discusses this in a 6-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov3marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 3 Nov 2011 17:24:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, jobs, economy, diversification, growth, income, stocks, bonds, euro, greece, germany, france, china, us, usa, inflation, deflation, Bernanke, reno, vegas, nevada, california, trust US stocks markets rallied today on strong than expected ADP Payroll numbers, continuing the themes of slightly stronger than expected domestic economic data. This can be overshadowed by the continuing saga of Greece and the Euro zone, but today traders focused on domestic news and drove the major markets up between 1.3 -1.6%. US stocks markets rallied today on strong than expected ADP Payroll numbers, continuing the themes of slightly stronger than expected domestic economic data. This can be overshadowed by the continuing saga of Greece and the Euro zone, but today traders focused on domestic news and drove the major markets up between 1.3 -1.6%. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov2marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 2 Nov 2011 17:36:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Greece appears to be back on the table as a Eurozone issue, which is rattling global equity markets. Check out this short podcast! Greece appears to be back on the table as a Eurozone issue, which is rattling global equity markets. Check out this short podcast! http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/nov1marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:09:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, dollar, japan, bailout, obama, reno, vegas, nevada, california Markets finished a strong month with investors taking profits today. Overseas markets started the sell-off which hit most major indexes. Connie and Greg discuss this in a short Halloween podcast. Markets finished a strong month with investors taking profits today. Overseas markets started the sell-off which hit most major indexes. Connie and Greg discuss this in a short Halloween podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct31marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:12:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Global markets breathed a sigh of relief after recent market gains. The Dow and S&P are strongly in positive territory for the year as the situation in Europe is a little less uncertain. Many issues remain, such as Italy and their increasingly higher borrowing costs. Listen in for Greg and Philip's analysis. Our podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com Global markets breathed a sigh of relief after recent market gains. The Dow and S&P are strongly in positive territory for the year as the situation in Europe is a little less uncertain. Many issues remain, such as Italy and their increasingly higher borrowing costs. Listen in for Greg and Philip's analysis. Our podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct28marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:32:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, euro, dollar, greece, europe, italy, germany, france, EU, banks, banking, GDP, economy, inflation, deflation, reno, vegas, nevada, california Equity markets around the globe rallied (3+ %) with news from Europe and improving US GDP figures. A day of reckoning may still exist for the Euro Zone but for now the markets are pleased with the direction and implications of the bailout and recapitalization of the EU banks. Equity markets around the globe rallied (3+ %) with news from Europe and improving US GDP figures. A day of reckoning may still exist for the Euro Zone but for now the markets are pleased with the direction and implications of the bailout and recapitalization of the EU banks. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct27marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:29:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Markets again very choppy, but ending positive on news from Europe, earnings and economic reports. The debt crisis continues in Europe, and signs point to a comprehensive bailout plan being completed early next month. We're on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com Markets again very choppy, but ending positive on news from Europe, earnings and economic reports. The debt crisis continues in Europe, and signs point to a comprehensive bailout plan being completed early next month. We're on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct26marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:26:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Reports of meetings being canceled in Europe and earnings misses broke the Dow's 400 pt, 3 day win streak. All eyes are pointed at the Euro meeting tomorrow as investors hope to get some clarity on the comprehensive bailout plan for the EU. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com for the podcast. Reports of meetings being canceled in Europe and earnings misses broke the Dow's 400 pt, 3 day win streak. All eyes are pointed at the Euro meeting tomorrow as investors hope to get some clarity on the comprehensive bailout plan for the EU. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com for the podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct25marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:24:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Markets globally rallied today as investors were increasingly optimistic of what will come out of this weekends summit in Europe. Expectations have been cut for a comprehensive plan. Earnings domestically were strong, and some Fed officials hinted at additional mortgage backed securities purchases. Dow up 2% for year. Start your weekend fun by listening to our podcast. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com Markets globally rallied today as investors were increasingly optimistic of what will come out of this weekends summit in Europe. Expectations have been cut for a comprehensive plan. Earnings domestically were strong, and some Fed officials hinted at additional mortgage backed securities purchases. Dow up 2% for year. Start your weekend fun by listening to our podcast. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct21marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:04:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management On today's podcast, Phil details differing proposals for the Europe Financial Stability Fund. Markets continue to be very volatile, reacting to every comment/rumor out of the Euro Zone. There have been rumors that this weekends summit to detail the latest bailout plan could be postponed. Dow ended up today despite this as better than expected economic news kept some focus in the US. We're on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com On today's podcast, Phil details differing proposals for the Europe Financial Stability Fund. Markets continue to be very volatile, reacting to every comment/rumor out of the Euro Zone. There have been rumors that this weekends summit to detail the latest bailout plan could be postponed. Dow ended up today despite this as better than expected economic news kept some focus in the US. We're on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct20marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:39:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Better than expected earnings of some key companies and more favorable news out of Europe propelled the equity markets higher today. The Euro rescue fund may employ leverage to increase its size, a welcome development by investors. Our podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com Better than expected earnings of some key companies and more favorable news out of Europe propelled the equity markets higher today. The Euro rescue fund may employ leverage to increase its size, a welcome development by investors. Our podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct18marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:36:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, earnings, growth, income, stocks, bonds, germany, greece, earnings, intel, citigroup, reno, nevada, california, vegas Comments out of Germany designed to lower expectations surrounding the Euro Zone Summit October 23rd took the markets by surprise, with the major US indexes down approximately 2%. Domestic earnings are also discussed on this 6-minute podcast. Comments out of Germany designed to lower expectations surrounding the Euro Zone Summit October 23rd took the markets by surprise, with the major US indexes down approximately 2%. Domestic earnings are also discussed on this 6-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct17marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:29:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, europe, euro, dollar, oil, google, retail, economy, reno, vegas, nevada, california Upbeat retail sales figures and follow through on Google earnings propelled the US equity markets into positive territory for the year. What a difference a couple of weeks can make. Greg and Phil discuss in this 5-minute podcast. Upbeat retail sales figures and follow through on Google earnings propelled the US equity markets into positive territory for the year. What a difference a couple of weeks can make. Greg and Phil discuss in this 5-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct14marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:20:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, diversfication, euro, greece, germany, france, google, reno, vegas, nevada, california A disappointing earnings report from JP Morgan sets the stage for a difficult season for financials, but Google reported strong numbers after the bell. Greg and Phil discuss. A disappointing earnings report from JP Morgan sets the stage for a difficult season for financials, but Google reported strong numbers after the bell. Greg and Phil discuss. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct13marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:16:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, growth, stocks, bonds, income, greece, europe, germany, france, banks, us, oil, dollar, gold, reno, vegas, nevada, california With Slovakia appearing to be a minor bump on the road to EU bank recapitalization, the markets rallied strongly in the US today. Recent domestic economic data has run slightly ahead of expectations, and an early look at earnings season is also looking mildly favorable. With Slovakia appearing to be a minor bump on the road to EU bank recapitalization, the markets rallied strongly in the US today. Recent domestic economic data has run slightly ahead of expectations, and an early look at earnings season is also looking mildly favorable. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct12marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:14:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, inflation, deflation, gold, oil, earnings, profits, reno, vegas, nevada, california US stock markets ended mixed after a string of recent gains. Market attention is expected to slowly shift from Europe to Domestic earnings season, assuming France and Germany continue to drive the EU forward for a rescue plan for Greece and a recapitalization of the EU Banking system. US stock markets ended mixed after a string of recent gains. Market attention is expected to slowly shift from Europe to Domestic earnings season, assuming France and Germany continue to drive the EU forward for a rescue plan for Greece and a recapitalization of the EU Banking system. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct11marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:38:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, europe, greece, germany, france, rescue, eu, gold, euro, dollar, obama, reno, vegas, nevada, california News that Germany and France had agreed to a sweeping recapitalization plan for EU banks over the weekend drove markets higher around the world on Monday. Major US stock indices jumped between 3 and 3.5%. Phil and Greg discuss this, and why US financials benefited as well. News that Germany and France had agreed to a sweeping recapitalization plan for EU banks over the weekend drove markets higher around the world on Monday. Major US stock indices jumped between 3 and 3.5%. Phil and Greg discuss this, and why US financials benefited as well. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct10marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:24:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, income, growth, euro, greece, germany, france, default, banks, recapitalization, dollar, oil, europe, eu, gdp, recession, obama, bernanke, economy, reno, vegas, nevada, california A potential rift between Germany and France as how to recapitalize the French banks overshadowed favorable domestic jobs data, sending the stock markets to a modest loss. All eyes are on Europe and a meeting between German and French officials over the weekend. A potential rift between Germany and France as how to recapitalize the French banks overshadowed favorable domestic jobs data, sending the stock markets to a modest loss. All eyes are on Europe and a meeting between German and French officials over the weekend. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct7marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 7 Oct 2011 15:10:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Dow up 1.6% today, the third day of gains. Investors continue to be encouraged by the actions in Europe to increase liquidity and create backstops for its banks. Here in the US, another week of below expected initial jobless claims helped boost the rally. itunes or www.snwmllc.com for the podcast. Dow up 1.6% today, the third day of gains. Investors continue to be encouraged by the actions in Europe to increase liquidity and create backstops for its banks. Here in the US, another week of below expected initial jobless claims helped boost the rally. itunes or www.snwmllc.com for the podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct6marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 6 Oct 2011 17:42:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, crisis, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, europe, dollar, gold, oil, germany, greece, reno, vegas, nevada, california As investors absorbed the news that Germany is pushing for a coordinated recapitalization of European banks, the markets jumped for the second straight day on hopes that Europe is finally getting serious about their financial crisis. Greg and Phil discuss in an 8-minute podcast. As investors absorbed the news that Germany is pushing for a coordinated recapitalization of European banks, the markets jumped for the second straight day on hopes that Europe is finally getting serious about their financial crisis. Greg and Phil discuss in an 8-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct5marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:39:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, diversification, eu, euro, greece, germany, dollar, bailout, banks, ft, london, reno, vegas, nevada, california A quick 2% drop in the S&P 500 reversed and turned into a 2.3% gain in today's trading session as fears surrounding the situation in Greece turned to optimism based on a Financial Times (London) report that EU ministers are seeking "urgent coordination" to recapitalize the EU banking system. Greg and Phil discuss the continued volatility and the situation in Greece as opposed to the height of the US financial crisis in this special 9-minute podcast. A quick 2% drop in the S&P 500 reversed and turned into a 2.3% gain in today's trading session as fears surrounding the situation in Greece turned to optimism based on a Financial Times (London) report that EU ministers are seeking "urgent coordination" to recapitalize the EU banking system. Greg and Phil discuss the continued volatility and the situation in Greece as opposed to the height of the US financial crisis in this special 9-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct4marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 4 Oct 2011 17:27:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, greece, euro, germany, china, us, economy, stocks, bonds, growth, income, reno, vegas, nevada, california Over the weekend, Greece announced that it was not on target to meet its needed budget projections for the original bailout package. This news overshadowed better than expected US economic data, sending the markets down sharply. Greg and Connie discuss. Over the weekend, Greece announced that it was not on target to meet its needed budget projections for the original bailout package. This news overshadowed better than expected US economic data, sending the markets down sharply. Greg and Connie discuss. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/oct3marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 3 Oct 2011 15:00:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, greece, china, inflation, deflation, jobs, economy, reno, vegas, nevada, california The quarter ended on a sour note, with major domestic stock indexes down between 2.2 and 2.6%. Overseas data, including a jump in Euro zone inflation and a tepid Chinese manufacturing figure, drove market trading today. With one of the more volatile 3Q's in market history behind us, many are looking forward to the end of 2011. Greg and Phil discuss. The quarter ended on a sour note, with major domestic stock indexes down between 2.2 and 2.6%. Overseas data, including a jump in Euro zone inflation and a tepid Chinese manufacturing figure, drove market trading today. With one of the more volatile 3Q's in market history behind us, many are looking forward to the end of 2011. Greg and Phil discuss. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept30marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:27:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, diversification, assets, euro, greece, germany, us, gdp, economics, economy, jobs, obama, reno, vegas, nevada, california A stronger than expected revision to the 2Q GDP growth rate in the US, lower than expected initial jobless claims and more optimism surrounding Greece lifted the stock market today. A stronger than expected revision to the 2Q GDP growth rate in the US, lower than expected initial jobless claims and more optimism surrounding Greece lifted the stock market today. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept29marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:39:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversfication, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, greece, dollar, oil, dollar, markets, reno, vegas, nevada, california More speculation about the prospects for the bailout of Greece drove the stock markets down today after 2-days of strong gains. How should this persistent volatility in the markets be interpreted? And are there things that you can do to manage it? Greg and Connie discuss on this 8-minute podcast. More speculation about the prospects for the bailout of Greece drove the stock markets down today after 2-days of strong gains. How should this persistent volatility in the markets be interpreted? And are there things that you can do to manage it? Greg and Connie discuss on this 8-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept28marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:55:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Markets took a breather today from the panic selling that pulled down the Dow 6% in one week. Gold was hit hard today, dropping 5.5% as momentum traders took a chance to book recent gains. Have a great weekend. Our podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com Markets took a breather today from the panic selling that pulled down the Dow 6% in one week. Gold was hit hard today, dropping 5.5% as momentum traders took a chance to book recent gains. Have a great weekend. Our podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept23marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:53:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, greece, dollar, oil, gold, economy, jobs, bernanke, reno, vegas, nevada, california Fear of a slowing global economy, as well as lack of global political leadership rattled stock markets around the world today. Greg and Phil discuss in a special 10-minute podcast. Fear of a slowing global economy, as well as lack of global political leadership rattled stock markets around the world today. Greg and Phil discuss in a special 10-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept22marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:44:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Markets were strong throughout the day until the Fed released their statement from the 2 day meeting that concluded this week. Conflicting rumors out of Greece affected the markets as well. Listen in to today's podcast for an explanation of what Twisting the Feds balance sheet means. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com Markets were strong throughout the day until the Fed released their statement from the 2 day meeting that concluded this week. Conflicting rumors out of Greece affected the markets as well. Listen in to today's podcast for an explanation of what Twisting the Feds balance sheet means. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept21marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:27:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management It was a story of two markets today. The Dow was up as much as 150 points early from optimism Greece will get the next installment of their bailout loan. The glee faded as worries mounted that they're still lacking a plan for an orderly sovereign default. Listen in to the podcast on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com It was a story of two markets today. The Dow was up as much as 150 points early from optimism Greece will get the next installment of their bailout loan. The glee faded as worries mounted that they're still lacking a plan for an orderly sovereign default. Listen in to the podcast on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept20marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:41:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Here we go again. News out of Europe dominates trading around the world. Dow down 1% today. Officials in Europe have not come to an agreement on how to deal with Greece, and traders aren't responding well to the uncertainty. Today's podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com Here we go again. News out of Europe dominates trading around the world. Dow down 1% today. Officials in Europe have not come to an agreement on how to deal with Greece, and traders aren't responding well to the uncertainty. Today's podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept19marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:32:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management US markets have their 2nd best week in 2011, Dow up for 5 straight days. More not bad news from Europe fed optimism that their debt crisis wouldn't spread. They're not out of the woods yet, shown by the latest disagreements on how to handle the bailouts by finance ministers at a conference on Poland. Listen to the podcast on www.snwmllc.com or iTunes. US markets have their 2nd best week in 2011, Dow up for 5 straight days. More not bad news from Europe fed optimism that their debt crisis wouldn't spread. They're not out of the woods yet, shown by the latest disagreements on how to handle the bailouts by finance ministers at a conference on Poland. Listen to the podcast on www.snwmllc.com or iTunes. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept16marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:00:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Global markets rallied off news a coordinated plan, lead by the ECB, to provide dollar denominated loans to European banks. Safe haven assets sold off today as investors moved into riskier assets that have been depressed lately. Listen in to Philip's podcast for an explanation of today's move. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com Global markets rallied off news a coordinated plan, lead by the ECB, to provide dollar denominated loans to European banks. Safe haven assets sold off today as investors moved into riskier assets that have been depressed lately. Listen in to Philip's podcast for an explanation of today's move. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept15marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:20:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, economy, euro, europe, greece, bernanke, reno, vegas, nevada, california Rumors surrounding the support, or possible lack thereof from Greece's bailout drove market sentiment today. Optimism that some sort of deal would be reached lifted US markets higher through the choppy trading session. Greg and Phil discuss this topic, along with growing expectations about what the Fed may do in the near future to aid the US economy. Rumors surrounding the support, or possible lack thereof from Greece's bailout drove market sentiment today. Optimism that some sort of deal would be reached lifted US markets higher through the choppy trading session. Greg and Phil discuss this topic, along with growing expectations about what the Fed may do in the near future to aid the US economy. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept14marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:54:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Markets gain for 2nd straight day but were choppy as investors await more clarity from Europe. Yields on US Treasury's still remain historically low, indicating investors worry about things going forward. Today's 4 minute podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com Markets gain for 2nd straight day but were choppy as investors await more clarity from Europe. Yields on US Treasury's still remain historically low, indicating investors worry about things going forward. Today's 4 minute podcast is on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept13marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:56:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, europe, euro, dollar, greece, italy, china, default, france, reno, vegas, nevada, california Another volatile day in the markets ended on a positive note with rumors of China buying Italian debt overriding concerns with Greece and the French banking system. Greg and Phil discussion this 8-minute podcast. Another volatile day in the markets ended on a positive note with rumors of China buying Italian debt overriding concerns with Greece and the French banking system. Greg and Phil discussion this 8-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept12marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:29:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management On today's podcast, Philip analyses the market's reaction to more worries about Greece and worries about the Euro zone's ability to prevent default. Domestically, markets reacted also to President Obama's latest stimulus act. Dow down over 3% and the 10 yr Treasury bond yield fell to 1.91%. Listen on iTunes or www.snwmllc.com On today's podcast, Philip analyses the market's reaction to more worries about Greece and worries about the Euro zone's ability to prevent default. Domestically, markets reacted also to President Obama's latest stimulus act. Dow down over 3% and the 10 yr Treasury bond yield fell to 1.91%. Listen on iTunes or www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept9marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 9 Sep 2011 17:28:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, bernnake, obama, economy, jobs, employment, unemployment, gold, dollar, euro, housing, reno, vegas, Nevada, california Bernanke's speech today in Minneapolis offered no new details on help for the economy, sparking a modest 1% sell off in the stock markets. This now sets the stage for the president's speech tonight, in which more stimulus plans are expected to be announced regarding infrastructure spending, job training and housing market relief. Greg and Phil discuss. Bernanke's speech today in Minneapolis offered no new details on help for the economy, sparking a modest 1% sell off in the stock markets. This now sets the stage for the president's speech tonight, in which more stimulus plans are expected to be announced regarding infrastructure spending, job training and housing market relief. Greg and Phil discuss. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept8marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 8 Sep 2011 14:38:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, obama, economics, inflation, deflation, euro, italy, germany, greece, euro, dollar, oil, gold, reno, vegas, nevada, california Global stock markets surged today on news from Germany and Italy which increased the prospects for stability in the Eurozone. Markets have been extremely volatile, reacting to news of all shapes and sizes as it relates to Europe, so one cannot over react to favorable or unfavorable news on a daily basis. Greg and Phil discuss this, as well as expectations for Obama's speech tomorrow night on this 7-minute podcast. Global stock markets surged today on news from Germany and Italy which increased the prospects for stability in the Eurozone. Markets have been extremely volatile, reacting to news of all shapes and sizes as it relates to Europe, so one cannot over react to favorable or unfavorable news on a daily basis. Greg and Phil discuss this, as well as expectations for Obama's speech tomorrow night on this 7-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept7marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:32:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, italy, greece, dollar, gold, economy, obama, reno, vegas, nevada, california The US equity markets followed a global pattern of selling which started while the US markets were closed on Monday. The equity markets recovered through the session, but still posted a 0.25% to almost a 1% loss. The 10-Year US treasury closed with a yield below 2%. The markets remain concerned about the fiscal stability of Greece and Italy, as well as the President's speech this Thursday. The US equity markets followed a global pattern of selling which started while the US markets were closed on Monday. The equity markets recovered through the session, but still posted a 0.25% to almost a 1% loss. The 10-Year US treasury closed with a yield below 2%. The markets remain concerned about the fiscal stability of Greece and Italy, as well as the President's speech this Thursday. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept6marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:18:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, jobs, employment, unemployment, economy, obama, reno, vegas, Nevada, california A very disappointing jobs figure for August, even lower than the most pessimist "whisper" numbers, put selling pressure on the stocks markets today, sending major indexes down between 2.2 – 2.6%. European markets were also battered with concerns over Italy and Greece, putting pressure on a variety of news events expected next week. Connie and Greg discuss in this 7-minute podcast. A very disappointing jobs figure for August, even lower than the most pessimist "whisper" numbers, put selling pressure on the stocks markets today, sending major indexes down between 2.2 – 2.6%. European markets were also battered with concerns over Italy and Greece, putting pressure on a variety of news events expected next week. Connie and Greg discuss in this 7-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept2marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 2 Sep 2011 15:52:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, jobs, employment, obama, euro, dollar, gold, oil, economy, reno, vegas, Nevada, california Traders trimmed stock positions in advance of the employment figures tomorrow morning, as "whisper numbers" for the report trended down during the day. Favorable domestic manufacturing data gave the markets an early lift, but the worries of the weak labor market drove trading during the afternoon. Traders trimmed stock positions in advance of the employment figures tomorrow morning, as "whisper numbers" for the report trended down during the day. Favorable domestic manufacturing data gave the markets an early lift, but the worries of the weak labor market drove trading during the afternoon. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/sept1marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 1 Sep 2011 18:09:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, inflation, deflation economy, jobs, obama, oil, gold, dollar, euro, reno, vegas, Nevada, california The markets started to quiet off today as we approach what is traditionally the slowest trading days of the tear – the few days just before Labor Day. News from AT&T and hope that QE3 might actually happen helped the major stock indexes higher today. Greg and Connie discuss. The markets started to quiet off today as we approach what is traditionally the slowest trading days of the tear – the few days just before Labor Day. News from AT&T and hope that QE3 might actually happen helped the major stock indexes higher today. Greg and Connie discuss. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug31marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:33:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management The Dow was down 110 points early in the trading session, but rallied into the close. The FOMC minutes from early August indicate some at the Fed are contemplating QE3, although its structure is still unknown. Markets are hoping for it to be a sure thing, but there are conflicting views of how monetary policy should look like moving forward. Want to know what the FOMC is? Call us, or listen to our podcast on iTunes or www.snwmllc.com The Dow was down 110 points early in the trading session, but rallied into the close. The FOMC minutes from early August indicate some at the Fed are contemplating QE3, although its structure is still unknown. Markets are hoping for it to be a sure thing, but there are conflicting views of how monetary policy should look like moving forward. Want to know what the FOMC is? Call us, or listen to our podcast on iTunes or www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug30marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:35:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, economy, dollar, oil, gold, greece, hurricane, china, damage, reno, vegas, nevada, california Stock markets rallied on news that Hurricane Irene did less damage than expected and overseas news that two Greek banks merged. News from Bank of America is also discussed in this 8-minute podcast. Stock markets rallied on news that Hurricane Irene did less damage than expected and overseas news that two Greek banks merged. News from Bank of America is also discussed in this 8-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug29marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:00:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management The Fed speech from Jackson Hole WY didn't come with any surprises. Bernanke reiterated the low yield policy at least to 2013. Markets gained today after the speech, although it was choppy as Irene crept closer north. Listen to Phil's analysis of the speech on today's podcast. iTunes and www.snwmllc.com The Fed speech from Jackson Hole WY didn't come with any surprises. Bernanke reiterated the low yield policy at least to 2013. Markets gained today after the speech, although it was choppy as Irene crept closer north. Listen to Phil's analysis of the speech on today's podcast. iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug26marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:29:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, diversification, bernanke, jobs, unemployment, obama, economy, housing, reno, vegas, nevada, california A lackluster initial jobless claims number and a growing recognition that Bernanke's speech tomorrow may not announce "QE3" drove equity markets down today. Greg and Phil discuss today's events, and look forward to tomorrow in this 10-minute podcast. A lackluster initial jobless claims number and a growing recognition that Bernanke's speech tomorrow may not announce "QE3" drove equity markets down today. Greg and Phil discuss today's events, and look forward to tomorrow in this 10-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug25marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:47:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, economy, inflation, deflation, gold, oil, dollar, yen, reno, vegas, nevada, california The recent recovery in the stocks market continued today as stocks rallied into the close. Favorable durable goods data and buying interest in financials drove the rally. People continue to speculate on the nature of Bernanke's speech on Friday in Jackson Hole, WY. Greg and Phil discuss in this 9-minute podcast. The recent recovery in the stocks market continued today as stocks rallied into the close. Favorable durable goods data and buying interest in financials drove the rally. People continue to speculate on the nature of Bernanke's speech on Friday in Jackson Hole, WY. Greg and Phil discuss in this 9-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug24marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:57:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Disappointing housing news couldn't keep markets from rallying wildly today. Expectations for further monetary easing had investors pressing the buy button. Bond yields rose and gold dropped as investors fled to riskier assets. Listen in to Phil and Greg on today's podcast. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com Disappointing housing news couldn't keep markets from rallying wildly today. Expectations for further monetary easing had investors pressing the buy button. Bond yields rose and gold dropped as investors fled to riskier assets. Listen in to Phil and Greg on today's podcast. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug23marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:33:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Markets started this week slightly up after being down over 4% last week. Positive news from Libya helped the markets start off strong but questions about Bernanke's speech later this week weakened optimism. Listen in to Greg and Phil on today's podcast. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com Markets started this week slightly up after being down over 4% last week. Positive news from Libya helped the markets start off strong but questions about Bernanke's speech later this week weakened optimism. Listen in to Greg and Phil on today's podcast. iTunes or www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug22marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:47:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, banks, bernanke, dollar, yen, employment, economy, obama, reno, vegas, nevada, california After a morning rally, the stock market sold off into the close as investors digested HP's corporate moves and continued rumors surrounding the health of European banks. Greg discusses the market activity of the day. After a morning rally, the stock market sold off into the close as investors digested HP's corporate moves and continued rumors surrounding the health of European banks. Greg discusses the market activity of the day. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug19marketupdate2011.mp3 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:00:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, dollar, banks, jobs, manufacturing, inflation, bernanke, housing, reno, vegas, nevada, california Rumors bout capital levels at European banks, as well as a slew of negative domestic economic data pounded global stock markets today. Yields on "safe" treasury investments dropped to historical lows. Greg and Phil discuss on this 11-minute podcast. Rumors bout capital levels at European banks, as well as a slew of negative domestic economic data pounded global stock markets today. Yields on "safe" treasury investments dropped to historical lows. Greg and Phil discuss on this 11-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug18marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:22:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management The Dow ended slightly positive today from better than expected corporate earnings, but was held back by higher than expected inflation. International markets continue to be volatile after Euro officials disappoint. Listen in to Phil's podcast on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com The Dow ended slightly positive today from better than expected corporate earnings, but was held back by higher than expected inflation. International markets continue to be volatile after Euro officials disappoint. Listen in to Phil's podcast on iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug17marketupdate2011.mp3 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:40:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management Domestic markets snapped a 3 day win streak after French and German policymakers failed to satisfy investors with a more comprehensive plan to save debt burdened countries. Listen in to Chris and Phil as they go into more detail on today's podcast. On iTunes and www.snwmllc.com Domestic markets snapped a 3 day win streak after French and German policymakers failed to satisfy investors with a more comprehensive plan to save debt burdened countries. Listen in to Chris and Phil as they go into more detail on today's podcast. On iTunes and www.snwmllc.com http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug16marketupdate2011.mp3 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:13:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, diversification, assets, growth, income, stocks, bonds, inflation, deflation, euro, germany, france, italy, dollar, gold, oil, reno, vegas, nevada, california A new meeting between the leaders of Germany and France as well as Monday morning deal activity in the US continued the market upswing. Greg and Phil discuss in this 9-minute podcast. A new meeting between the leaders of Germany and France as well as Monday morning deal activity in the US continued the market upswing. Greg and Phil discuss in this 9-minute podcast. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug15marketupdate2011.mp3 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:14:00 PDT clean Sierra Nevada Wealth Management investing, portfolios, stocks, bonds, growth, income, euro, spain, france, germany,jobs, reno, vegas, nevada, california An unprecedented week of market gyrations continued today, with the stock market rallying strongly. Rumors in Europe and a stronger than expected initial jobless claims report in the US spurred the rally. Greg and Phil discuss. An unprecedented week of market gyrations continued today, with the stock market rallying strongly. Rumors in Europe and a stronger than expected initial jobless claims report in the US spurred the rally. Greg and Phil discuss. http://www.snwmllc.com/podcast/aug11marketupdate2011.mp3 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:44:00 PDT clean