Well Deserved
The stock market feels very expensive right now. David Nelson is here to explain if today’s prices are based on hype or if the high valuations are justified by real profit.
No Lows, No Bear
Bear markets need new lows, but right now, they’re nowhere to be found. This week’s commentary dives into a key signal that’s missing from the market—and why soaring investor optimism might still call for caution.
Peak Confidence
Americans are feeling confident in the stock market—and then some. As this week’s featured chart above shows, 56% of U.S. consumers now believe stock prices will rise in the next year, according to the Conference Board. This surge in optimism is the highest...
Greenback Gains
The U.S. dollar has been in the news a lot lately. If you haven’t noticed, the greenback has been flexing its strength against other major currencies. So, this is a great time to introduce this week’s indicator: the MSCI U.S. Relative Strength vs. U.S. Currency...
Financial Focus – November 27th, 2024
This week’s Financial Focus delves into timely tax topics, highlighting changes like the upcoming implementation of 1099-K forms for Venmo and PayPal users, and the importance of reporting sports gambling income accurately. The discussion emphasizes proactive tax management and preparation, especially as year-end filing deadlines approach.
Risky Debt Rising
There is no shortage of data on economic sentiment these days. James Nelson joins us to share one indicator his team is keeping an eye on and how the economic optimism has driven U.S. companies to issue a record number of junk debt this year.
A Tale of Three Trends
As the stock market regained its footing last week, several key trends emerged. This week’s commentary explores these developments and what they could mean for the market through the end of the year.
Running with the Bulls
The stock market is in a “bull market.” A bull market, for those unfamiliar with the term, is defined as a sustained period of stock market gains where prices rise by 20% or more from a recent low. One question we often hear is: how long do bull markets...
Scorecard Showdown
This week’s indicator is like a scoreboard showing how U.S. stocks are performing compared to the rest of the world. It’s based on something called the Technical Score Spread. How does it work? Imagine a global competition where each country’s stock market...
Financial Focus – November 20th, 2024
Nate Kreinbrink and Mike Steigerwald kick off this week’s Financial Focus by diving into Medicare open enrollment. They discuss the elimination of the “donut hole,” the new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs, and why it’s essential to review your plans now to ensure you’re set for the year ahead.
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