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First Option Bank acts as trustee for the John Emery Rail Heritage Trust.

John Emery, a native of Chicago and ardent rail traveler and enthusiast, created this Trust upon his passing in 2012. John had traveled the rail in over 125 countries, wanted to help educate the public and help recreate and preserve the rail passenger travel experience that he loved. Funds are to be used to restore or rebuild ancillary facilities essential to the operation of a working passenger operation.

The...

In this month’s recap: Stock prices notched solid gains as a strong start to the corporate earnings season fired up investors.

Presented by First Option Financial Services, November 2021

A strong corporate earnings season renewed investor enthusiasm for stocks and propelled the market to healthy gains in October.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 5.84 percent while...

In this month’s recap: Stocks hit some turbulence, turning cautious amid slowing economic growth, and policy debate in Washington.

Presented by First Option Financial Services, October 2021

The stock market hit a pocket of turbulence in September, with investors turning cautious amid Delta variant infections, slowing economic growth and ongoing policy debate in Washington.

The...

In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain as investors looked past higher inflation and new COVID-19 cases.

Presented by First Option Financial Services, August 2021

Last month, the stock market posted a solid gain, overcoming investors’ fears of higher inflation and an increase in COVID-19 cases. 

The Dow Jones Industrial Average picked up 1.25...

In this month’s recap: Stocks moved higher as investors looked past accelerating inflation and the Fed’s pivot on monetary policy.

Presented by First Option Financial Services, July 2021

Stocks moved higher last month as investors looked past accelerating inflation and the Fed’s pivot on monetary policy.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.07 percent,...

In this month’s recap: Stocks traded in a narrow range as technology and other high-valuation companies were under selling pressure.

Presented by First Option Financial Services, June 2021
 

Stocks traded in a narrow range in May, with technology and other high-valuation companies under selling pressure.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.93 percent...

In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain, fueled by a succession of positive economic reports and a strong start to the first-quarter earnings season.

Presented by First Option Financial Services, May 2021
 

A succession of robust economic reports and a healthy start to the corporate earnings season helped spark an April rally on Wall Street.

The...