VIX Playbook
When markets come under pressure like they have in recent weeks, I always find it helpful to consult what we call the “VIX Playbook.” It’s based on the CBOE Volatility Index, or what you might have heard referred to as Wall Street’s “Fear Gauge.” It measures...
Dow Disagreement
Sometimes good investing comes down to spotting clues. And like a good detective, the most important clues are often not what something is doing, but what it isn’t doing. That’s the idea behind this week’s indicator. In technical terms it’s called divergence,...
Financial Focus – March 11th, 2026
Tax season is underway, and many people are just now seeing how their returns turned out. This week on Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink walks through what those results really mean and how small adjustments today can help improve next year’s tax outcome.
Crisis Events
Markets have been reacting to the recent conflict involving Iran. David Nelson joins us to provide insight into how geopolitical crises typically affect the stock market.