When Optimism Gets Expensive

When Optimism Gets Expensive

OVERVIEW   Markets extended their advance last week, with gains showing up across most major asset classes. The S&P 500 rose 1.43%, while the NASDAQ led large-cap indexes with a strong 2.39% gain. The Dow Jones Industrials added 0.90%, and the S&P 100...
Semis Lead the Way

Semis Lead the Way

  Semiconductors. They’re kind of a big deal. You’ve probably heard of them. They’re in everything, and they’re all the financial world can talk about nowadays. But what, exactly, are they? Well, technically, they’re a material that conducts electricity, but only...
The Universal Currency

The Universal Currency

  The author Vaclav Smil once said that “Energy is the only universal currency.” He’s right. To take it a step further, you might even say that energy, in the form of oil, is the lifeblood of industrial civilization. So, for this week’s indicator, let’s turn to...
Financial Focus – May 27th, 2026

Financial Focus – May 27th, 2026

Turning 65 doesn’t automatically mean it’s time to enroll in Medicare. This week’s Financial Focus breaks down when you need to sign up, when you may be able to delay enrollment, and why getting the right guidance can help you avoid costly mistakes.

Stay in May or Go Away?

Stay in May or Go Away?

There is an old Wall Street expression — “Sell in May and Go Away”. Nate Kreinbrink explains the history behind that phrase and shares if investors should be selling right now.