by NelsonCorp | Aug 11, 2026 | 4 Your Money
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.
by NelsonCorp | Aug 10, 2026 | Weekly Market Thoughts
OVERVIEW Markets rallied sharply last week, with all three major U.S. indexes posting strong gains. The S&P 500 rose 3.58%, the NASDAQ led the way with a 5.19% advance, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.96%. Year to date, the major indexes remain...
by NelsonCorp | Aug 7, 2026 | Chart of the Week
For this week’s chart, we’re looking at a topic that tends to fly under the radar of many investors: correlation. What is correlation? Simply put, it measures how closely two things move together. In the stock market, high correlation means stocks are generally...
by NelsonCorp | Aug 6, 2026 | Indicator Insights
The stock market is not the economy. This is true. The two don’t always move together, especially in the short run. But we do find evidence that a strengthening economy can provide an important tailwind for stocks when conditions are right. When are conditions...
by NelsonCorp | Aug 5, 2026 | Financial Focus
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.
