ACT Advisors Expands Asheville Team with Appointment of Ruth Hays
ASHEVILLE, NC – ACT Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm, today announced the appointment of Ruth Hays as Financial Advisor, strengthening the firm’s presence in Western North Carolina. Based in the firm’s Asheville headquarters, Hays will focus on comprehensive financial planning and investment management for retirees, business owners, and established professionals. A Local Story […]
Weekly Bottom Line
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, leading to a sharp drop in oil prices and rally in U.S. equities. Headline CPI inflation rose to a nearly two-year high in March, reflecting a surge in gasoline prices. Consumer spending remained soft in February, though weather related effects likely had some impact. If you […]
Earnings Likely to Grow Double Digits Again; Will Markets Care?
Outside of energy commodities, capital markets posted a downbeat March as cross-asset volatility spiked in response to the outbreak of hostilities in the Mideast, and kicked off April in similar, choppy fashion before posting a swift bounce following last Wednesday’s two-week ceasefire agreement. While a positive breakthrough, it may still be a little too early […]