Consilium Associates is a wealth advisory firm located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Our name is of Latin origin, meaning “counsel,” chosen because we believe that without wise counsel plans fail; but, with many advisors, they succeed. Our offering of comprehensive financial planning and investment management services is built on the pillars of personal attention and independent thinking.
After hitting an all-time high in September 2018, the U.S. stock market, as represented by the S&P 500 Index, has declined more than 6%. In addition, many areas of the bond market have experienced selling pressure. Higher rates and trade war fears are behind the profit-taking thus far in October. The commentary below represents our thoughts on the recent market moves, as we look to the second half of what has certainly been a volatile month.
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Last Closing Prices
| Ticker Name | Percent Difference (when noted with %) otherwise Last Price | Difference (where applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones Industrials | 23,592.98 | -2.11% |
| Dow Jones Transportation | 9,403.53 | -1.16% |
| Dow Jones Utilities | 732.21 | -3.38% |
| Nasdaq Composite | 6,753.73 | -2.27% |
| Nasdaq 100 | 6,448.39 | -2.22% |
| NYSE Composite | 11,532.12 | -1.90% |
| AMEX Composite | 2,318.71 | -1.09% |
| PHLX Semiconductor Index | 1,162.46 | -1.28% |
| OSX Oil Service Sector Index | 88.05 | -1.33% |
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