Is the Global Rally Losing Steam?

Is the Global Rally Losing Steam?

by | Mar 5, 2026 | Indicator Insights

  We often focus on the major stock indexes when trying to understand how the markets are doing. Take the MSCI All Country World Index, for example. It tracks stocks across both developed and emerging markets, producing a pretty good snapshot of global equity...
Financial Focus – March 4th, 2026

Financial Focus – March 4th, 2026

by | Mar 4, 2026 | Financial Focus

Markets have been reacting quickly to rising geopolitical tensions, reminding investors just how fast global events can ripple through portfolios. David Nelson explains why disciplined investing, diversification, and understanding risk matter more than ever during uncertain times.

Not That Expensive

Not That Expensive

by | Mar 3, 2026 | 4 Your Money

There has been considerable discussion in recent years regarding a potential bubble in the stock market, particularly in the tech sector. John Nelson shares the S&P 500 valuations by sector compared to their 10-year average and investors may be surprised by where the tech sector ranks on this list.

Mild Risk-Off

Mild Risk-Off

by | Mar 2, 2026 | Weekly Market Thoughts

OVERVIEW   Markets ended the week on softer footing, with U.S. equities broadly lower. The S&P 500 declined 0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrials fell 1.31%, and the NASDAQ dropped 0.95%. Large-cap stocks were under pressure as well, with the S&P 100 down...
Bond Boost

Bond Boost

by | Feb 27, 2026 | Chart of the Week

  Despite all the consternation and hoopla surrounding the stock market, AI disruption, and all the rest, one asset class actually had a pretty good month: bonds. U.S. Treasury bonds, in particular, did well in February. As our Chart of the Week shows, the...