Not So Fast
OVERVIEW Markets surged higher last week, with strong gains across most major equity indexes. The S&P 500 climbed 2.33%, while the NASDAQ led with a 4.51% advance. The Dow Jones Industrials added 0.22%. Large caps also remained strong, with the S&P 100...
Fear of Heights
Most people have an instinct that buying stocks at all-time highs is a bad idea. Sure, I get it. It kind of feels like showing up late to the party. But as this week’s chart shows, you probably don’t need to be afraid. The chart comes from Goldman Sachs...
The Chicago Indicator
Go with the flow, until it reaches an extreme. That’s the concept behind this week’s indicator. I like to call it the Chicago Indicator because it measures the Bulls / (Bulls + Bears) ratio. You know, because the two major sports teams in Chicago are the Bulls...
Financial Focus – May 6th, 2026
Check out this week’s Financial Focus as David Nelson reflects on family, sports, and the changing landscape of college athletics before diving into the market’s remarkable rally and the growing influence of AI on the economy. He also discusses inflation, volatility, interest rates, and why investors may need to stay cautious even as stock prices continue pushing higher.
Running on Empty
For all the turbulence in the economy in recent months, American households have proved to be resilient but there are areas to watch. John Nelson shares the current auto loan delinquency rates that may indicate the first signs of consumer stress.
The Waste Land
OVERVIEW Markets pushed higher again last week, with steady gains across most major equity indexes. The S&P 500 rose 0.91%, while the NASDAQ led with a 1.12% advance. The Dow Jones Industrials added 0.55%. Large caps held up well, with the S&P 100...
Regime Change
We’re heading into a pretty interesting time for monetary policy. Jerome Powell’s term as Fed Chair is set to end on May 15, and Kevin Warsh, the incoming nominee, just went through his Senate confirmation hearing this week. He described the transition with an...
Pessimism Plunges
Sentiment is one of the more interesting aspects of the market that we measure. It’s interesting because it tends to work in a contrarian manner, meaning high levels of optimism tend to be bad for future stock returns, and vice versa. Now, there are various...
Financial Focus – April 29th, 2026
Health insurance can get complicated quickly when you leave your employer, especially if retirement comes before age 65. This week’s Financial Focus walks through your key options, from COBRA and marketplace plans to Medicare, so you can make a confident and cost-effective decision.
Raising The Bar
We are amid earnings season with companies sharing quarterly figures and updating projections. David Nelson joins us to show that the numbers are more optimistic than expected given everything going on in the world.
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