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Gold and silver have enjoyed spectacular runs over the past couple of years. In 2025, gold returned 64%, while silver surged 142%. Both continued climbing …
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Stocks rebounded strongly from a slow first quarter by posting double-digit returns across the board in the second quarter. The S&P 500 returned 15.2% for …
Zapata Corp was originally an oil driller founded in 1953 by President George H. W. Bush. It ended up with a Rochester connection in the …
At first glance, the new “Trump Accounts” might seem like an easy win for parents, guardians, and grandparents with children younger than 18. It’s a …
Old & In the Way was a short-lived bluegrass group in the 1970s. While it included world-class bluegrass musicians, they likely became famous because Jerry …
Auto‑enrollment has become a central feature in modern retirement plan design, and recent legislation has only accelerated its adoption. As plan sponsors evaluate whether auto‑enrollment …
By Mark Armbruster, CFA I’ve written a lot over the years about the quirky hobbies and activities I’ve pursued. Now it seems the apple doesn’t …
Portfolio Review Q2 2026
Stocks rebounded strongly from a slow first quarter by posting double-digit returns across the board in the second quarter. The S&P 500 returned 15.2% for …
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