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OVERVIEW Markets surged higher last week, with strong gains across nearly every major equity benchmark. The S&P 500 climbed 4.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials rose 3.19%, and the NASDAQ led the way with a 6.84% rally. Large-cap stocks participated as well,...
The Guidance Gap
When it comes to earnings estimates (or guidance), companies like to set the bar low. It’s easier to clear the bar that way. It’s pretty much a corporate tradition at this point. So when they start raising the bar on themselves, it really gets our attention....
Holding the Line
Supply and demand. It’s probably the oldest idea in economics. When buyers outnumber sellers, prices go up. When sellers outnumber buyers, prices fall. It’s intuitive enough that most people learned it long before they ever thought about investing. But here’s...
Financial Focus – April 15th, 2026
Tax day is here, and on this week’s Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink sits down with Andy Fergurson to walk through everything you need to know before the April 15th deadline. Check out this week’s program for a breakdown of extensions, what to expect after tax season, and more.
Earning It
The stock market hit another record high this week, continuing the strong performance of the last few years. James Nelson explains where the growth is coming from and why returns driven by real earnings growth are more sustainable.
High Octane
OVERVIEW Markets bounced back in a big way last week, with broad strength across nearly every major equity benchmark. The S&P 500 rose 3.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials gained 3.04%, and the NASDAQ led the move higher with a 4.68% rally. Large-cap stocks...
Anchors Aweigh
This week’s chart is all about expectations. Inflation expectations, to be exact. It’s an important and timely topic because inflation expectations are just as important, if not more important, than actual inflation itself. That’s because beliefs shape...
Expensive Ingredients
When you want to know if the stock market is expensive, the obvious move is to look at the price-to-earnings ratio. You know, the so-called P/E Ratio. Divide today’s price by today’s earnings, and you’ve got a number. Simple enough. But there’s a problem:...
Financial Focus – April 8th, 2026
Tax season is just about over, but it’s not too late to make a few smart moves. This week’s Financial Focus breaks down what to do if you’re filing late and how small changes now can make next year a lot smoother.
Wrong At The Top
Wall Street stock analysts put out buy and sell recommendations daily. David Nelson explains why recent ratings data should have investors taking steps to protect their portfolios.
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