Dow crosses 40,000 for the first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has crossed the incredible milestone of 40,000 for the first time. This achievement is certainly impressive, but it raises many questions and concerns about the state of the economy and the well-being of the average American. As I look back on my own investing journey, starting almost a decade ago when the Dow was at 17,000, I remember how people were predicting a crash at that time. It seems that the fear of a market crash is a constant undercurrent in discussions about the stock market.
It’s concerning how the stock market is often used as the sole benchmark for the success of the economy.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker