King of the Hill

King of the Hill

by | Feb 26, 2026 | Indicator Insights

  There’s a saying on Wall Street that says you should always “keep the trend your friend.” What is generally meant by that is whatever the market is doing from a price standpoint, you should probably try and follow along with it. In other words, don’t fight it....
Financial Focus – February 25th, 2026

Financial Focus – February 25th, 2026

by | Feb 25, 2026 | Financial Focus

Tax headlines may sound simple, but the reality is often more nuanced, especially when it comes to Social Security and the latest rule changes. This week on Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink and Mike Steigerwald break down what the new tax laws really mean and why claiming Social Security should be a thoughtful planning decision, not just a reaction to retirement or family history.

Leading The Way

Leading The Way

by | Feb 24, 2026 | 4 Your Money

When evaluating the overall economy, it is important investors focus on the future instead of past or current conditions. David Nelson explains the Leading Economic Indicator and how the data suggests good news for risk assets.

The Highs and the Lows

The Highs and the Lows

by | Feb 23, 2026 | Weekly Market Thoughts

OVERVIEW   Markets finished the week on firmer footing, with broad participation across most asset classes. The S&P 500 gained 1.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials rose 0.25%, and the NASDAQ added 1.51%. Large-cap stocks participated as well, with the S&P 100...
Valuation Gap

Valuation Gap

by | Feb 20, 2026 | Chart of the Week

  Over the last decade, investing has often felt like “just own U.S. stocks and move on.” This week’s chart shows why. After the Global Financial Crisis, U.S. and international stocks were valued pretty similarly. But then large-cap tech took off. Earnings were...