Let’s Get Technical
OVERVIEW Markets resumed their advance last week, with most major equity indexes finishing higher despite some weakness in smaller companies and real assets. The S&P 500 gained 0.93%, while the NASDAQ led the way with a 2.43% rally. The Dow Jones Industrial...
Bubble, Bubble… Toil and Trouble?
There’s no doubt about it; artificial intelligence has been a big driver of this bull market. Investors just can’t stop pouring money into semiconductor companies, making big bets on the AI revolution. That enthusiasm has helped push many chip stocks to extraordinary...
Fed and Friends
The Federal Reserve met this week for its first policy meeting under new Chairman Kevin Warsh. The decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% was widely expected and didn't come as much of a surprise. However, the message coming out of the...
Financial Focus – June 17th, 2026
Taxes aren’t just something to think about in March and April. This week’s Financial Focus highlights why proactive tax planning throughout the year can help investors make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and keep more of what they’ve earned.
Small Cap Slumber
Most investors focus on the S&P 500, but a significant portion of the market remains largely overlooked. Nate Kreinbrink explains why the performance gap continues for small cap stocks.
The Heavy Lifting
OVERVIEW Markets continued to grind higher last week, with gains spreading across most major asset classes. The S&P 500 advanced 0.65%, while the NASDAQ added 0.70% and the Dow Jones Industrials gained 0.66%. The S&P 500 is now up 8.56% year to date,...
When Companies Become Sellers
One of the biggest stories on Wall Street this week was a much-anticipated IPO. I won't name names, but chances are you've heard about it. As our chart this week shows, though, it isn't alone. There has been a noticeable resurgence in net equity issuance this...
Re-Inflating the Balloon
For a while there it looked like inflation was beat. Sure, headline CPI numbers were still elevated relative to historical standards, but at least they were trending lower. And for roughly three years, our composite of inflation indicators remained in bullish...
Financial Focus – June 10th, 2026
Check out this week’s Financial Focus as Nate Kreinbrink discusses one of the biggest retirement questions people face: “Am I really ready to retire?” He explains why retirement planning is about much more than just reaching a certain account balance, covering the importance of cash flow, taxes, healthcare costs, debt, and creating a coordinated plan for the years ahead.
Worth The Risk?
Stocks continue to sustain their tremendous run. John Nelson provides insight on whether the risk is still worth the reward or if investors should consider a strategic reallocation away from stocks.
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