Financial Focus – August 5th, 2026
Markets can feel disconnected from what’s happening in the economy, but that’s often because investors are focused on what comes next rather than what has already happened. This week, David Nelson explains why NelsonCorp relies on market signals and a disciplined process instead of emotions when deciding whether to stay invested or move to the sidelines.
Profits, Not Promises
Recent market commentary has focused on whether the current AI-driven investment boom bears similarities to the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. Nate Kreinbrink joins us to share if that is a fair comparison and if investors should be concerned.
Following the Signals
OVERVIEW Markets resumed their upward trend last week, with all three major U.S. indexes posting gains. The S&P 500 rose 1.05%, the NASDAQ led the way with a 1.59% advance, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.04%. Year to date, all three indexes remain...