Click on the following link for podcast: 2010 Mid-Year Report from Brad

Brad reviews the past quarter and offers his commentary on what’s trending and what to watch in the coming months.

The following commentary contains opinions and analysis that are provided by the author for informational purposes only and should not be used as the primary basis for an investment decision. ]]> http://thejohnstongroup.com/?feed=rss2&p=407 0 http://thejohnstongroup.com/?p=386 http://thejohnstongroup.com/?p=386#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:24:30 +0000 admin http://thejohnstongroup.com/?p=386 2009 was a year of significant recovery in financial markets. 2010 is expected to be a year for continued growth of corporate earnings. Lower interest rates should stay throughout the first half of 2010. We expect accelerating growth in consumer and industrial demand, as inventory rebuilding and government stimulus monies hit the economy in tandem this year.

Unemployment and real estate related debt are problems. It will be slow but we are hopeful for continued signs of improvement by the third quarter of 2010.

A brief word of thanks to all of our clients and friends as we enter into 2010. We will maintain our focus and intention on you for the duration of the year in our attempt to bring you confidence and comfort for your most important goals.

Strategy comes from the inside. The markets are always uncertain. Clearly, this year is a good example of how we cannot trust our feelings or emotions when it comes to investing.

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Notes from a recent Investment Conference.

Recent interviews of the US Treasury, Tim Geithner and Alan Greenspan.

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