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January 24, 2024

Ron Finklestien

The Market’s Mercurial Dance with Elections and Macro Factors

The Undercurrents of Political Uncertainty The 2024 presidential election is well underway, with the recent Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary setting the stage. It’s a common misconception that the impact of elections on markets only becomes apparent close to the actual election date in November. In reality, the influence of elections on the market landscape can manifest much earlier, permeating through various sectors and asset classes. Vying Futures The fortunes of sectors and asset classes are subject to the ebb and flow of election outcomes. Uncertainty tends to cast a shadow over markets, and the prospect of different

January 8, 2024

Ron Finklestien

Sherwin-Williams Company’s Stocks on an Upward Trajectory! Sherwin-Williams Company’s Stocks on an Upward Trajectory!

The Sherwin-Williams Company’s SHW shares have rallied 17.8% in the past three months, modestly outperforming its industry’s growth of 16% over the same period. The company has topped the S&P 500’s roughly 8.8% rise over the same period. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Let’s take a look at the factors that are driving this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock. Sherwin-Williams is gaining from the strength in its Paint Stores Group division, along with initiatives to reduce costs and increase pricing, as well as expanded operations. The company is growing its retail operations in response to robust domestic demand. Auto refinishing