Tesla: What’s the Difference? Tesla stock has been performing exceptionally well since the middle of last year. It is now is up over 40% in less than 2 weeks. The immediate thought is, what changed? But…
Thought Leadership
My wife and I have settled into a little routine since the start of the pandemic. After work, I read a book on one end of the couch and she watches CNN from the other. Unless…
At the start of the 2nd Quarter, Oakworth’s Investment Committee made a number of predictions for the quarter. Here are a few of them: Analysts and investors will have a hard time putting a comfortable valuation…
Reshaping the College Experience Harvard recently announced that all classes will remain online for the fall semester, yet tuition is staying the same. Given Harvard’s reputation, it is almost certain that other colleges will follow suit.…
I won’t mince words: this morning’s Employment Situation for June 2020 was a blowout, and in a good way. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the US economy added, get this, 4.8 million net…
The 2nd Wave of Coronavirus Many states have recently announced an increase in Coronavirus cases. Some states have already started shutting down businesses again. In a consumer driven economy, shutting down establishments that employ people essentially…
Judging from the headlines and the markets, it seems as though investors might have awakened this week, at least a little bit. While things probably aren’t as bad as many may fear, they also aren’t as…
Economic Recovery What happens to the economy if & when all the relief packages expire this summer? Will the economy stay afloat or will it have to learn how to swim again? There has been some good…
With everything that is currently happening in the world, you would think it would be easy to find a topic for a weekly economic newsletter. Trust me, it isn’t. If fact, it is incredibly difficult, as…
Economic Recovery The economic data has improved, but how good is it really? Is it too early to call for a V-shaped recovery? Or are the recent economic reports signs of good times to come? In…