Investment Review – November 2018
Equities experienced a rapid and volatile correction in October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped -5.1% and the S&P 500…
Economic Outlook – November 2018
U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 3.5% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2018. Bolstered by…
Barron’s Ranks W&F Among The Nation’s Top 40 Registered Investment Advisors
Welch & Forbes LLC is proud to be recognized as a top 40 Registered Investment Advisor in the United States for Barron's 2018 ranking. The…
Investment Review – October 2018
U.S. stocks rose for the sixth straight month in September, ending near all-time highs and helping the benchmark index post…
Economic Outlook – October 2018
Boston Federal Reserve’s President said he backs the U.S. central bank's strategy of hiking Fed Funds rates gradually to head off…
Supporting the NEHGS Fall Dinner Honoring David Hackett Fischer
Welch & Forbes is proud to announce our support as a benefactor for the New England Historic Genealogical Society's Fall Family History Benefit Dinner…
Dan Gorman Joins The Firm
We are pleased to announce Daniel R. Gorman has joined Welch & Forbes LLC as a Portfolio Manager. Dan has…
Investment Review – September 2018
The major U.S. stock indexes advanced in August. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 2.2%, the S&P 500 was…
Economic Outlook – September 2018
Economic data continue to surprise to the upside. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported economic activity in the manufacturing…
Investment Review – August 2018
The major U.S. stock indexes were strong in July. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 4.71%, the S&P 500…