Author Archive | megm-nhtc

In this article, the first of three parts, I plan to write a brief history of the stock market starting in 1962 and ending in the present year. This time span represents about a half century and, coincidentally, it is the span of my working career. Beginning in 1962, this article will be divided into […]

Todd E. Gray, Portfolio Manager Gold Fever The glitter of gold has been the cause of heartbreak, murder, wars and obsession throughout recorded history. For much of human history gold has been synonymous for wealth and the “Golden Rule’ has been interpreted as he who has the most gold rules! The desire to own gold […]

This article continues Steve’s history of the stock market as seen  through the lens of his working career: 1962 to the present. We pick up the narrative in the 1970s, up through the 1990s. The third and final installment in our October newsletter will cover the new millennium. The Wonder Years “The Wonder Years” was […]

Todd Gray, Portfolio Manager Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato Well, it is that time of the year once again. No, I am not referring to Black Friday or holiday parties. I am referring to that time of the year when Wall Street […]

David DeBellis, CFA &Portfolio Manager July 2016 These now famous words were first printed on posters by the Ministry of Information as a way of boosting the morale of the British people during World War II. With the now in-famous “Brexit” vote behind us, investors from all nations could use these words of encouragement as […]

(or, What Do the NCAA Tourney and Portfolio Management Have in Common?) Greg McConahey, Trust Investment Committee April 2016 The men’s NCAA basketball tournament is one of the great spectacles in sports. Every game can provide fans with an incredible finish. First round games, however, not only can provide incredible finishes but the many unexpected […]

Chris Cassidy, Portfolio Manager January 2016 This past January, I was stranded in one of my least favorite places, JFK Airport. Wanting a distraction from the dreaded monitor teasing me about yet another delay, I opted for a highly caloric snack and a copy of Money Magazine Investorís Guide 2015. The magazine contained an article […]

This article concludes Steve’s history of the stock market as experienced over his working career: 1962 to the present. We pick up the narrative in the new millennium. The New Millennium The closing paragraph of my July article stated: “In any case, the 20th century ended well. Our primary concern seemed to be whether our […]