Stay Home or Go Global

Stay Home or Go Global

  I like to call this week’s featured indicator the “Stay Home or Go Global” indicator. This is because it measures the relative strength of the U.S. stock market versus the global stock market. Here’s the basic idea. The top portion of the chart shows the ratio...
Financial Focus – February 11th, 2026

Financial Focus – February 11th, 2026

On this week’s Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink walks through key tax season reminders and highlights important retirement contribution changes for 2026, including new IRA and 401(k) limits and updated catch-up rules. He also shares practical tips to help you stay organized, adjust withholdings if needed, and start the year on the right financial foot.

The Uncertainty Puzzle

The Uncertainty Puzzle

While there is significant uncertainty in the world right now, political and economic, it does not always translate to the markets. James Nelson compares sentiment data and reminds us that headlines should not drive investment decisions.

Profit Taking

Profit Taking

OVERVIEW   Markets were mixed last week, with sharp rotation beneath the surface. The S&P 500 slipped 0.10%, while the Dow rose 2.50%. The NASDAQ fell 1.84% after a tech-led selloff earlier in the week, though a rebound on Friday helped stabilize sentiment....
Vibe Coding Disruption

Vibe Coding Disruption

  It was a rough week on Wall Street for technology stocks, and software took the brunt of it. This week’s chart shows the relative performance of the S&P 500 Software sector compared to the broader S&P 500. It’s a brutal picture. Nearly six years of...