From Chaos to Calm
The S&P 500 has rebounded sharply after a steep spring sell-off, and volatility has cooled significantly. This week’s commentary looks at market breadth and why broader participation could be the key for sustaining a healthy rally.
Broader = Better
This week’s chart shows that more stocks are pulling their weight in 2025. After two years of gains driven by just a handful of tech giants, nearly half of the S&P 500 is now beating the index—bringing the market back to a more balanced and healthier place.
Pressure Gauge
Check out this week’s indicator, which tracks the tug-of-war between economic growth and interest rates and acts like a pressure gauge for inflation. Which side is winning can reveal a lot about where prices might be headed next.
Financial Focus – June 11th, 2025
David Nelson joins Financial Focus this week to talk about risk, volatility, and the importance of protecting capital—especially for clients nearing or in retirement. He also shares some fun stories ahead of NelsonCorp’s big client night at the ballpark.
Diverging Data
The economy has been sending mixed messages lately. David Nelson is here to explain one reason why by showing the growing divide between hard data and soft data.
Search Party
What people search for can tell us a lot about how they’re feeling—and right now, market fears seem to be cooling off. Check out this week’s chart to see what a drop in “Dow Jones” searches might be saying about sentiment and spending.
Stressed Out
Americans are falling behind on student loans at the fastest pace in years. With savings shrinking and debt piling up, the financial strain is starting to show.
Layoff Alerts
Layoffs are on the rise, and one of our favorite early-warning indicators is flashing yellow. While the broader economy still looks healthy, the recent surge in announced job cuts could be the first crack in the labor market’s foundation.
Financial Focus – June 4th, 2025
Tax season may be months away, but now’s the time to check your withholdings and make sure you’re not giving the IRS an interest-free loan. In this week’s Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink walks through smart summer tax planning tips that could help you keep more of what you earn.
Buyback Backstop
Stocks have rebounded lately in part due to corporate buybacks. John Nelson joins us to share the historic numbers and why companies are using this tactic that is popular with shareholders.
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