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What's Next?

The markets have enjoyed a record setting bear market rally of nearly 30% from the intraday lows reached on March 23 rd, nearly a month ago. Bear market rallies, defined as short term, powerful upside moves within ... read more
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Bear Market Territory

Wow, what a crazy week it has been. read more
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Looking Back, Looking Forward

At the end of each year, we like to look back on the year that was and consider what we got right with our Investment Playbook, what we got wrong, and what we might have learned in the process. We then turn our att... read more
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Brexit is Beautiful, Act 2

The results of last night’s election are no doubt worthy of an Economic Update. read more
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Dead Lawns and Short People

What a boring few weeks it has been. Following a post Brexit bounce that was surprising to many, August has largely been, well, August - about as exciting as dead summer lawns, and for the kids, the thought of goin... read more
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Brexit is Beautiful

Brexit is not the end of the world, but the beginning of a new future. The financial markets will get rocked in the short run, but the excitement I feel for a country making an active decision to endure the well ad... read more
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Getting Your Ducks in a Row

The behavior of the markets over the course of the last six weeks has reminded me of the phrase “getting your ducks in a row.” While I know the analogy may not be a perfect fit for what I perceive is occurring in t... read more
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Little League Trophies

The financial markets have worn many masks this year. Like a ping pong ball, wide and powerful swings from Fed pronouncements, movements in the dollar, and the price of oil have contributed to violent and swift cha... read more
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Broadleaf's 2015 Investment Playbook

It’s been a good year. read more
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In The End, Time Is Everything

If you recall, the S&P 500 got hit 5% at the end of January this year, falling from 1850 to about 1750 in two weeks. There were a lot of concerns at that time about the earnings outlook given subpar economic releas... read more
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Our Take on Today’s Payroll Numbers

This morning’s payroll numbers were disappointing, a fact that is being reflected in the performance of today’s stock market, now down nearly 2%. read more
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Quirky Tales and Waves of Change

Four years ago oil prices approached $150 per barrel. Analysts at Goldman Sachs got all in a lather, with one making the prediction that it would soon hit $200. Peak oil theory became a hot topic in the American pr... read more
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Broadleaf Economic Update: Concussed, The Year in Review

At the end of every year I like to take a look back at the year that was and share some thoughts on what worked, what didn’t, and how we see the future. To be sure, there are still a few days of trading left this y... read more
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Bumped by the US Downgrade

We were scheduled to appear on CNBC this morning to discuss the events of last week and where investors might find value in such uncertain economic and political times. Unfortunately our appearance will have to be ... read more
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Yellow Jerseys

Over the past two weeks, the media has been consumed by events unfolding in Washington, DC. While the coverage must be good for television ratings – who doesn’t like to whine about Congress – contemplating actual c... read more
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Past Economic Updates

Please click on the links below to review our past Economic Updates: 2011 Bumped by the US Downgrade Yellow Jerseys Silver & Gold, Silver & Gold Forgetful Let Yourself Feel Good Again Steve Jobs Asking the Real Que... read more