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Market Update in Six Charts (OK, Five Charts and One Table) Inflation We begin with inflation, which jumped to a 40-year high this year.  Prices of commodities such as copper, aluminum, wheat, and oil already

Pittsburgh Business Times recently named our firm on its 2021 Best Places to Work List. It’s an honor to receive this recognition from our employees and rank alongside other great local companies. The ranking was

January 25, 2022 In November of last year, a popular U.S. stock index passed a noteworthy milestone.  The milestone is noteworthy not for what it says about last year’s market performance but rather because of

October was a big month in cryptocurrency land. Bitcoin reached an all-time high of nearly $67,000, and the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on bitcoin began trading. The rapid rise in the price of bitcoin has had a polarizing effect on many investors. Some investors remain very optimistic about bitcoin and cryptocurrency investments in general while others see cryptocurrency investments as speculative or dangerous…

Have you been offered an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) in your compensation package? An ESPP allows you to buy your company’s stock at a discount, defer tax payments on the gains until you sell the shares, and take advantage of additional tax benefits depending on how long you hold onto the shares. Below are frequently asked questions regarding ESPPs and what you should keep in mind before participating in your company’s plan.