More than 50 Years of Trusted Service in Niagara
For over five decades, C.R. Smith Financial has provided expert financial planning, investment management, and insurance solutions in the Niagara region. Founded in 1974 by Chuck Smith, the firm continues its legacy under Doug Smith, a second-generation Elite Advisor with over 35 years of experience. Expert Financial Guidance With a team of experienced professionals, C.R. […]
February 2025 Market Update
Below, you will find our monthly market update and relative information that pertains to the current state of the economy. Market Update All of the market indices closed lower than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 5,954.50 pts (-1.42%) The DOW finished at 43,840.91 pts (-1.58%) The NASDAQ finished at 18,847.28 […]
January 2025 Market Update
Below, you will find our monthly market update and relative information that pertains to the current state of the economy. Market Update All of the market indices closed higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 5,881.63 pts (+2.70%) The DOW finished at 44,544.22 pts (+4.70%) The NASDAQ finished at 19,627.44 […]
December 2024 Market Update
Happy New Year! We hope that your Christmas holidays were restful with family and friends. Below, you will find our monthly market update and relative information that pertains to the current state of the economy. Market Update Most of the market indices closed lower than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at […]
November 2024 Market Update
Below, you will find our monthly market update and relative information that pertains to the current state of the economy. Market Update Half of the major market indices have closed slightly higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 6,047.15 pts (+5.56%) The DOW finished at 44,782.00 pts (+6.49%) The NASDAQ […]
October 2024 Market Update
Below, you will find our monthly market update and relative information that pertains to the current state of the economy. Market Update Half of the major market indices have closed slightly higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 5,728.80 pts (-0.58%) The DOW finished at 42,052.19 pts (-0.66%) The NASDAQ […]
September 2024 Market Update
Below, you will find our monthly market update and relative information that pertains to the current state of the economy. Market Update All market indices have closed higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 5,762.48 pts (+2.02%) The DOW finished at 42,330.15 pts (+1.85%) The NASDAQ finished at 18,189.17 pts […]
August 2024 Market Update
Below, you will find our monthly market update and relative information that pertains to the current state of the economy. Market Update All market indices have closed higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 5,648.40 pts (+2.28%) The DOW finished at 41,563.08 pts (+1.76%) The NASDAQ finished at 17,713.62 pts (+0.65%) The […]
July 2024 Market Update
Below, you will find our monthly market update and relative information that pertains to the current state of the economy. As always if you require more clarity or information, do not hesitate to reach out! Market Update All market indices except the NASDAQ have closed higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 […]
Universal Basic Income: Part Six
Financial Series: Universal Basic Income Part 6 of 6 By Brandon Currie This article was published by Reveal Magazines This is part 6 of a 6-part series on Universal Basic Income (UBI) allowing the reader to come to their own conclusion based on the facts provided. Well what a journey this has been. I hope