Although we had a number of ups and downs, we basically ended up where we started out the week.

Over the past five days, only the Russell 2000 managed to close higher with a +0.26% return while the Nasdaq lost -1.95%, the S&P 500 -0.73, and the Dow -0.72%. As for the month, we saw gains across the board in all of the major market averages led by the +3.49% return in the Russell.
From beautiful and hot Utah, I hope you have a great Labor Day holiday. Our plans are to go out and take some very nice hikes in the area. I'll report back later with some photos of our new adventures.
by Charles E. Kirk (The Kirk Report )