Never Short a Dull Tape

Never Short a Dull Tape

OVERVIEW   Markets posted modest gains last week, with two of the three major U.S. indexes finishing higher. The S&P 500 rose 0.36% and the NASDAQ gained 0.14%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.56%. Year to date, the major indexes remain...
Can a Bull Market Die of Old Age?

Can a Bull Market Die of Old Age?

  How old is too old for a bull market? It’s something you naturally start asking after stocks have been rising for a while. Surely the stock market can’t just keep going up forever, right? Eventually, a downturn must be right around the corner. Well, we dug into...
The Fantastic Stochastic

The Fantastic Stochastic

  Stocks or bonds? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t always so simple. Most of the time, investors will want to own some of both. But when the evidence becomes strong enough, it can make sense to lean more heavily in one direction. So, how do we know...
Financial Focus – August 12th, 2026

Financial Focus – August 12th, 2026

Preparing for retirement is about more than simply building a large nest egg—it requires a plan for turning those savings into sustainable income. In this week’s Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink discusses taxes, spending needs, and the often-overlooked psychological transition that comes with leaving the workforce.

Wall Street vs. Main Street

Wall Street vs. Main Street

Although the stock market continues to reach record highs, many would argue that current economic conditions are burdensome for many households and businesses. David Nelson is here to explain the disparity between the booming S&P 500 Index and the falling Consumer Sentiment Index.