Hi Everyone, New technologies in healthcare have interested me for years. I recently learned about this one and wanted growth investors to know that these new ideas can be supported by educated investors following some old rules of investing. ~Susan New Opportunities I was amazed over the weekend to read about an implantable microchip that can actually place a pharmacy inside our bodies. My first reaction was near panic. I'm not … [Read more...]

Hi Everyone, The strengh of U.S. equity markets these past few weeks has prompted questions regarding whether or not our outook has changed. It has not. The following is the 2012 Outlook from late 2011. Please feel free to call with questions. ~Susan 2012 Outlook Meeting in the Middle Over the last four years, the market declined in excess of 2% in a single day around 100 times, more than any other four-year period since the S&P 500 Index's … [Read more...]

Hi Everyone, For the week of Valentine's Day, I couldn't help but remember how many times I've been told I love lists. It's true and I have a few of them working right now. If you love them as much as I do, here are a few things you can add to yours. But first . . Quote of the Week: "Honesty is the recognition of the fact that the unreal is unreal and can have no value, that neither love nor fame nor cash is a value if obtained by … [Read more...]

Value in the Game Plan Hi Everyone, I'm writing this on Super Bowl Sunday and really want to emphasize how important game plans can be. The past few weeks have brought a decent rise to the U.S. equity markets. Many clients are feeling confident again and letting go of the nervousness that persisted throughout late 2011. Now, it's my turn to be nervous. I find it easier to execute game plans when valuations are low and can feel a bit … [Read more...]