“Old Economy” Takes the Lead
Over the past few months, we’ve seen an interesting shift happening in markets. As this week’s chart shows, the so-called “old economy” stocks have taken the lead. Since early October, the Dow Jones Transportation Average has surged more than 20%, decisively...
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
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
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.