Low Hire, Low Fire

Low Hire, Low Fire

Recent labor market data has sent mixed messages, and investors hope the September jobs report will provide some clarity on the economy’s employment outlook. John Nelson explains the “low-hire, low-fire” dynamics currently shaping the labor market.

Fewer Engines

Fewer Engines

OVERVIEW   Markets moved higher last week, led by strength in technology and large-cap stocks. The S&P 500 gained 1.21%, the NASDAQ rose 2.06%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.28%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly positive, with...
All In

All In

  For the past few years, stocks have really done a lot of the work in most portfolios. Sure, it’s been comfortable. But it has also changed what those portfolios look like. This week’s featured chart highlights what I mean. Every month, the American Association...
Crude Awakening

Crude Awakening

  Well, there’s no doubt about it. Oil has been a—if not the—story of the year. So this week, I want to look at what a big move in oil prices has historically meant for stocks. Now, most people feel oil prices at the gas pump. But investors feel them somewhere...
Financial Focus – September 23rd, 2026

Financial Focus – September 23rd, 2026

Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, and this week Nate and Mike explain why your drug plan is worth a fresh look, even if it has worked well for years. They also cover a change to how employer coverage is judged “creditable” (good enough to delay Part D without a lifetime penalty) that may affect anyone over 65 still covered through work.