Calm Under Pressure
OVERVIEW Markets were mixed last week, with technology holding up better than the broader market. The S&P 500 fell 0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.26%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.45%. Year to date, the major indexes remain positive, with the...
When Does the Market Peak?
The S&P 500 stock index last hit a high on August 13. Since then, it has drifted lower. But now that we’re in the final quarter, the question becomes: is the high for the year already in? History says that would be unusual. The chart above shows the month...
No Stress
Last week, the question came up of whether tighter credit conditions are starting to create risk for the market. It’s a fair question. The Fed just raised rates for the first time in years, and credit usually tightens when that happens. So this week, I want to...
Financial Focus – September 30th, 2026
This week on Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink and Andy Fergurson discuss key tax-planning issues to keep in mind as 2026 winds down. They cover the October 15 filing deadline, changes to premium tax credits, tax treatment of overtime and tips, and the enhanced senior deduction.