September 2025 Market Update
Market Update All the market indices closed higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 6,688.46 pts (3.53%) The DOW finished at 46,397.89 pts (1.87%) The NASDAQ finished at 22,660.01 pts (5.61%) The TSX finished at 30,022.81 pts (5.11%) Canada Monetary Policy On September 17th, The Bank of Canada (“BoC”) decided […]
August 2025 Market Update
All the market indices closed higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 6,460.26 pts (+1.91%) The DOW finished at 45,544.48 pts (+3.20%) The NASDAQ finished at 21,455.55 pts (+1.58%) The TSX finished at 28,564.45 pts (+4.79%) Canada Monetary Policy On July 30th, The Bank of Canada (“BoC”) decided to maintain […]
July 2025 Market Update
All the market indices closed higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 6,339.39 pts (2.17%) The DOW finished at 44,130.98 pts (0.08%) The NASDAQ finished at 21,122.45 pts (3.70%) The TSX finished at 27,259.78 pts (1.50%) Canada Monetary Policy On July 30th, The Bank of Canada (“BoC”) decided to maintain […]
June 2025 Market Update
All the market indices closed higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 6,204.95 pts (4.96%) The DOW finished at 44,094.77 pts (4.32%) The NASDAQ finished at 20,369.73 pts (6.46%) The TSX finished at 26,857.11pts (2.61%) Canada Monetary Policy On June 4th, The Bank of Canada (“BoC”) decided to maintain the […]
May 2025 Market Update
All the market indices except the NASDAQ closed higher than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 5,911.69 pts (6.15%) The DOW finished at 42,270.07 pts (3.94%) The NASDAQ finished at 19,133.77 pts (9.67%) The TSX finished at 26,175.05 pts (5.37%) Canada Monetary Policy On June 4th, The Bank of Canada (“BoC”) […]
The Next Chapter in Leadership: Partnership Announcement
C.R. Smith Financial Announces New Partners, Reinforcing Commitment to Niagara and Clients Nationwide C.R. Smith Financial, a trusted name in the Niagara region for over five decades, is proud to announce a significant milestone: Matt Milner, Jay Fast, and Brandon Currie have joined Doug Smith as partners in the firm. This evolution in leadership highlights […]
April 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 except the NASDAQ closed lower than the beginning of the month. The S&P 500 finished at 5,569.06 pts (-0.76%) The DOW finished at 40,669.36 pts (-3.17%) The NASDAQ […]
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 […]
March 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 5,611.85 pts (-5.75%) The DOW finished at 42,001.76 pts (-4.20%) The NASDAQ finished at 17,299.29 […]