Piggy Bank
The latest savings rate data showed that the personal savings rate for U.S. households edged up to about 3.9% in May. On the bright side, this shows that Americans haven’t felt the need to cut back on spending in recent months and are actually socking away a...
Narrow Participation
Participation is an important component of stock market returns. What do I mean by participation? Simply put, it refers to how many stocks within a market index—like the S&P 500—are joining in a rally. The more stocks trending upwards, the healthier the overall...
Financial Focus – July 3rd, 2024
Tune in to this week’s episode of Financial Focus, where Nate Kreinbrink and Andy Fergurson delve into the latest tax code changes and their impact on financial planning.
Measuring Pace
The stock market had a stellar first half of the year. In this week’s commentary, we look at how recent returns stack up with historical averages and whether this blistering pace can continue.
Concentration
My daughter loves strawberry milk, but when she makes it, she uses way too much strawberry syrup. You can barely taste the milk because it’s so concentrated. It kind of reminds me of today’s stock market. But instead of syrup, a few giant companies dominate the...
From Hawks to Doves
Central banks play a big role in financial markets. When they adjust interest rates—either cutting or raising them—it has a big impact on financial prices. In recent years, these interest rate movements have been a hot topic. So, for this week’s indicator,...
Financial Focus – June 26th, 2024
In this episode of Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink highlights the crucial role of financial planning at every life stage. He covers smart saving options, retirement strategies, scam avoidance, and the value of professional advice.
Small Caps Staying Small
Not all areas of the stock market are performing as well as the popular market averages right now. David Nelson joins us to discuss the areas that seem particularly weak and if he believes investors should avoid them for the time being.
The Glad Game
Pollyanna’s “Glad Game” brought her success in Eleanor Porter’s 1913 novel. But while beneficial in daily life, this optimistic philosophy poses risks in investing. Dive into our latest commentary to learn why excessive optimism can spell trouble for investors.
The Big Split
There’s a growing divide in the United States. No, I’m not talking about the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Or politics. But rather Wall Street, in the stock market, and it’s being driven by mega-cap stocks. This week’s featured chart highlights the performance of...
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