Still in the Woods?
The stock market has been looking ahead, hoping for a peace agreement in the war involving Iran. While that would certainly be welcome news, this week's chart suggests we likely aren’t out of the woods just yet. The problem lies with disruptions to global...
Trimming the Hedges
Hedge funds. You’ve probably heard of them before. But chances are you aren’t quite sure exactly what they do. Don’t worry, not many people do. And that’s by design. On the surface, a hedge fund is simply a professionally managed pool of money for wealthy...
When Optimism Gets Expensive
OVERVIEW Markets extended their advance last week, with gains showing up across most major asset classes. The S&P 500 rose 1.43%, while the NASDAQ led large-cap indexes with a strong 2.39% gain. The Dow Jones Industrials added 0.90%, and the S&P 100...
Semis Lead the Way
Semiconductors. They’re kind of a big deal. You’ve probably heard of them. They’re in everything, and they’re all the financial world can talk about nowadays. But what, exactly, are they? Well, technically, they’re a material that conducts electricity, but only...
The Universal Currency
The author Vaclav Smil once said that “Energy is the only universal currency.” He’s right. To take it a step further, you might even say that energy, in the form of oil, is the lifeblood of industrial civilization. So, for this week’s indicator, let’s turn to...
Financial Focus – May 27th, 2026
Turning 65 doesn’t automatically mean it’s time to enroll in Medicare. This week’s Financial Focus breaks down when you need to sign up, when you may be able to delay enrollment, and why getting the right guidance can help you avoid costly mistakes.
Stay in May or Go Away?
There is an old Wall Street expression — “Sell in May and Go Away”. Nate Kreinbrink explains the history behind that phrase and shares if investors should be selling right now.
What Rates?
OVERVIEW Markets pushed modestly higher last week, with strength showing up across several areas of the market. The S&P 500 gained 0.88%, while the NASDAQ added 0.45%. The Dow Jones Industrials led major large-cap indexes with a strong 2.13% advance. Large...
Soldiers and Generals
There are a few different ways you can construct an index of stocks. One approach—the most common method—is market-cap weighting, also known as cap-weighted. This gives the largest companies a bigger influence on performance, meaning their returns carry the...
Surprise, Surprise!
This week’s featured indicator is all about expectations. The stock market runs on expectations. It anticipates what is going to happen in the future and then prices it in today. That’s why surprises in economic data matter so much. Surprises move markets....
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