by NelsonCorp | Jul 21, 2026 | 4 Your Money
While inflation had been showing signs of easing last year, all the developments this year suggest renewed volatility. David Nelson shares the Core PCE Price Index which is the preferred measurement the Federal Reserve uses when analyzing inflation.
by NelsonCorp | Jul 20, 2026 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW Markets pulled back last week as investors took a breather following the market’s recent advance. The S&P 500 fell 1.55%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ dropped 2.90%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average held up somewhat better, declining...
by NelsonCorp | Jul 17, 2026 | Chart of the Week
The stock market has rewarded investors handsomely over the past four years. It kind of makes you wonder: just how unusual has this rally been? The green line shows the S&P 500’s cumulative return over the current four-year rally, while the...
by NelsonCorp | Jul 16, 2026 | Indicator Insights
This week we’re talking Big Mo. Big Momentum. It’s an important indicator because it encapsulates exactly the kind of process we prefer to use when building our models. That process is what we call the “weight of the evidence.” The idea is pretty...
by NelsonCorp | Jul 15, 2026 | Financial Focus
On this week’s Financial Focus, Nate and Andy discuss several important tax planning updates, including IRS notices, estimated tax penalties, and new 401(k) contribution rules for higher earners. They also explain why charitable donations may provide a bigger tax benefit in 2026 than they have in recent years.