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Welcome to Riverplace Capital's market analysis & financial blog. We approach investment management optimistically. While markets will perpetually fluctuate, our gaze remains fixed on the horizon, because only in the long run will true gains ever be realized. Read on as our founder and chief investment strategist, Peter Bower, leverages his decades of insight to unpack the markets weekly.

October 31, 2024
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Up Against the Sky!

The Wall Street adage is that stocks do not climb to the sky. More than a few already have. Trillion-dollar capitalizations are no longer unfathomable but accepted. Some price charts look like the definition of parabolic moves, i.e., price appreciation has accelerated at steeper and steeper angles in shorter and shorter periods of time. This type of action is seldom sustainable. Certainly, to project further price acceleration…
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It's the Big E
October 24, 2024

It’s the Big E

It is still early in the third quarter reporting period, but indications point toward a good solid earnings season. Our U.S.…
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This market is performing tricks that make Olympic divers look timid. The stock market has shown great resilience, but this volatility is bound to persist. 
October 17, 2024

One and a Half Gainer with a Full Twist

This market is performing tricks that make Olympic divers look timid. Its action is not just up and down but also…
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October 10, 2024

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Riverplace Capital is proud to support efforts in bringing awareness to breast cancer as well as attempts to reduce its…
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There is always some uncertainty in investing, but the current state is even more than usual. In the meantime, tread cautiously -- the fog will clear soon.
October 3, 2024

It’s Still Not Over

This heightened period of volatility still has time to run. Until we get past the election and its possibly messy…
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September 26, 2024

Mother Nature Always Wins

You can’t fight “Mother Nature!” Here, the Bull is using the term to refer to natural tendencies that are always…
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September 19, 2024

Investing in a Volatile Market

The Bull and his partners have been expecting this volatile market period since August. How do we and how should…
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September 12, 2024

Victim or Opportunist

Markets go through rough patches, and this is one. It may turn out that the ultimate drawdown isn’t too bad,…
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Fasten Your Seatbelts! | Riverplace Capital
September 5, 2024

Fasten Your Seatbelts!

It’s going to get bumpy. In August, we witnessed a swift stock market downturn, and almost as quickly a recovery.…
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The Big Pivot | Riverplace Capital
August 29, 2024

The Big Pivot

There are two pivots taking place! The first has been underway for several months. Our stock market is broadening out from…
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Yes, inflation has been trending lower, but it is still with us. An important part of investing is keeping up with or staying ahead of this erosion.
August 22, 2024

Inflation!

Yes, inflation has been trending lower, but it is still with us. Even a two percent rate will erode the value…
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To Buy, or Not to Buy?
August 15, 2024

To Buy, or Not to Buy?

That is the question! Is it better to sit on some cash or plow straight in, with abandon? The Bull…
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August 8, 2024

Summer Squall

Sailors know that squalls come up suddenly, seem very violent, and then pass quickly. Stock markets around the world just…
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August 1, 2024

“The Empire Strikes Back”

The tech rout of July reversed this week. It has been a tough month for the “Magnificent Seven” and other…
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July 25, 2024

Rough Seas!

It’s getting bumpy out there! One day, investors seize on a piece of perceived good news, get exuberant, and buy…
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July 18, 2024

Rotation?

Investors are taking profits on the very large tech stocks and buying laggards. Among these laggards are many value issues…
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July 11, 2024

Rate Cuts Are Coming!

Finally, interest rates will soon begin declining. The Lonely Bull just hopes they are not too late to arrest the…
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July 3, 2024

Living in a Period of Miracles and Wonder

Yes, there will always be business and market cycles, political conflict, wars, sickness, death, and many other maladies, but we…
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June 27, 2024

Downturn?

Can the U.S. economy avoid a downturn? At first, there was anecdotal evidence of economic slowing and now it is…
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June 20, 2024

What Now?

After a big rally, what should individual investors do now? This is not an easy question because everyone loves to…
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June 13, 2024

Narrow Market

Once again, the U.S. stock market has become narrow. Returns are coming from just a handful of companies. It seems…
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June 6, 2024

Technicals of the Market!

The technical picture of this stock market is still holding up! It has waffled a bit over the past two…
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May 30, 2024

Getting the Jitters!

Stock market investors are suddenly faced with more than the usual number of uncertainties. The “hush money” trial of the…
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May 23, 2024

All About the Dollar

The dollar isn’t what it used to be! Remember the 29-cent McDonalds hamburger? It is now $2.19. I remember many…
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May 16, 2024

They’re Back!

The meme traders are back! Before consigning them to a lunatic fringe, their activity does point to a stock market…
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