1 - The stock market finished last week strong -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over two percent on Friday. But as has been the case for several months, the real story is daily, stomach-turning volatility based on continuing uncertainty in Europe. The recent habit of stocks to soar or plunge based on a single day's news, only to reverse direction following the next headline, is troubling to say the least. It's starkly obvious that investors know nothing beyond the present moment, so for a while at least, the present moment will dictate the movement of the markets. Clearly, caution continues to be the order of the day.
2 - The latest eurozone country to cause concern is Italy -- and this time we're talking about a major economy, the eighth-largest in the world. World markets reacted favorably to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's resignation and replacement by economist Mario Monti, but that country's troubles are far from over. Read "Uncertainty Over Italy" below for a thumbnail description of the situation and its potential ramifications.
3 - Reservations for our upcoming Client Dinner and a Movie event are coming in fast. We already have about 35 RSVPs, and we're looking for more. You know that we're going to watch It's a Wonderful Life, but here's the twist: we're going to see the colorized version. Like many people, I generally enjoy seeing vintage movies in their original black and white, but I really think you'll enjoy the high-def colorized version. The colors are vivid and natural, and with a film as familiar as this one, the addition of color allows you to experience it in a whole new way. Come with an open mind, and prepare to be amazed. Click here to RSVP if you haven't already done so.
4 - Check out the video below; the topic is change, and it will leave your head spinning.
Have a glorious week!
-Andy
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