Line in the Sand
There’s kind of an odd thing happening in the stock market right now. A lot of the indicators we follow have weakened over the past several weeks. Breadth has thinned, interest rates and oil continue to be trouble, and sentiment isn’t exactly cooperating. And...
Calm Under Pressure
OVERVIEW Markets were mixed last week, with technology holding up better than the broader market. The S&P 500 fell 0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.26%, and the NASDAQ gained 0.45%. Year to date, the major indexes remain positive, with the...
When Does the Market Peak?
The S&P 500 stock index last hit a high on August 13. Since then, it has drifted lower. But now that we’re in the final quarter, the question becomes: is the high for the year already in? History says that would be unusual. The chart above shows the month...
No Stress
Last week, the question came up of whether tighter credit conditions are starting to create risk for the market. It’s a fair question. The Fed just raised rates for the first time in years, and credit usually tightens when that happens. So this week, I want to...
Financial Focus – September 30th, 2026
This week on Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink and Andy Fergurson discuss key tax-planning issues to keep in mind as 2026 winds down. They cover the October 15 filing deadline, changes to premium tax credits, tax treatment of overtime and tips, and the enhanced senior deduction.
Low Hire, Low Fire
Recent labor market data has sent mixed messages, and investors hope the September jobs report will provide some clarity on the economy’s employment outlook. John Nelson explains the “low-hire, low-fire” dynamics currently shaping the labor market.
Fewer Engines
OVERVIEW Markets moved higher last week, led by strength in technology and large-cap stocks. The S&P 500 gained 1.21%, the NASDAQ rose 2.06%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.28%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly positive, with...
All In
For the past few years, stocks have really done a lot of the work in most portfolios. Sure, it’s been comfortable. But it has also changed what those portfolios look like. This week’s featured chart highlights what I mean. Every month, the American Association...
Crude Awakening
Well, there’s no doubt about it. Oil has been a—if not the—story of the year. So this week, I want to look at what a big move in oil prices has historically meant for stocks. Now, most people feel oil prices at the gas pump. But investors feel them somewhere...
Financial Focus – September 23rd, 2026
Medicare open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, and this week Nate and Mike explain why your drug plan is worth a fresh look, even if it has worked well for years. They also cover a change to how employer coverage is judged “creditable” (good enough to delay Part D without a lifetime penalty) that may affect anyone over 65 still covered through work.
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