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November 9, 2026

November 9, 2026 “It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent.”Charlie Munger Well, the elections are over and the results surprised both sides, It seems gas prices and cost of living were largely responsible for the Democratic […]

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November 2, 2026

November 2, 2026 “Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.”Warren Buffett  Vote,Vote,Vote! US equities finished the week lower, with the heaviest damage in technology. The Nasdaq fell 2% as investors questioned how much is being spent on AI and whether the returns will justify it. The Federal Reserve held rates steady on Wednesday, as […]

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October 26, 2026

“The big money is not in the buying and the selling, but in the waiting.” Charlie Munger US equities finished a choppy week mixed. The Dow posted a third straight weekly gain, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged lower after Thursday’s sharp tech sell-off and Friday’s pressure from rising oil. Brent crude pushed above […]

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October 5, 2026

“Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections, or trying to anticipate corrections, than has been lost in corrections themselves.”Peter Lynch US equities finished mixed for the week. A soft September jobs report lifted stocks on Friday and took a near-term Fed hike mostly off the table, but it was not enough […]

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September 21, 2026

“The investor’s chief problem — and even his worst enemy — is likely to be himself.”Benjamin Graham US equities finished mixed for the week, with the Nasdaq managing a modest gain while the Dow posted its third straight weekly decline after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike since 2023 and the 10-year Treasury […]

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September 14, 2026

“Don’t look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack.” John C. Bogle US equities finished lower for a holiday-shortened week, even after a Friday bounce that snapped a four-day losing streak. Oil crossing $100, hotter producer prices, and a firm August CPI print pushed September Fed hike odds toward a near-certainty and […]

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August 3, 2026

“The first rule of compounding is never interrupt it” Charlie Munger What a week. US equities finished a volatile week higher after sharp swings driven by big-tech earnings, the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, and ongoing Middle East tensions. European markets were more resilient and posted weekly gains, supported by corporate results. Here are the numbers. […]

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Merry Christmas 2025

At this time of year, one is well served to count his/her blessings and express the gratitude and the honor to all my clients for there continued trust and confidence in serving you. In this Christmas Season all of us at Hinsdale Associates wish you the most joyous and Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, and Holiday Season. […]

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March 10, 2025

“With a good perspective on history, we can have a better understanding of the past and present, and thus a clear vision of the future.”  Carlos Slim Helu After last week, a little historical perspective is in order. Here are the numbers: The S&P500 suffered a loss of 3.32%, the Dow jones Industrial Average fell […]

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December 23, 2024

“What goes up must come down” Sir Isaac Newton  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!  I know I have used this quote before, but is particularly appropriate in view of the last two weeks market performance. But first, here are the numbers. The S&P 500 surrendered 2.19% last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]

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