This Time Is Different?
It’s the four most dangerous words in investing: This time is different. Sometimes, in the heat of a bull market, investors get into this habit of thinking that the old rules no longer apply. With each new market cycle, we get some new compelling story...
Hurdles
OVERVIEW Markets took a step back last week as investors locked in some profits following the strong rally since early April. The S&P 500 fell 1.95%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ dropped 4.60%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was a notable bright...
A Different View
This week, I want to highlight an indicator that interprets the Federal Reserve and its monetary policy actions a bit differently than we're typically used to. For example, when we usually talk about a “tightening cycle,” it tends to be seen in a negative...
Financial Focus – June 24th, 2026
This week’s Financial Focus discusses how America’s aging population is putting increasing pressure on the Medicare system, leading to changes in plan offerings, pricing, and coverage. Nate and Mike also explain why it’s important to focus on the coverage you truly need—rather than extra perks like dental and vision—and review recent updates to Medicare coverage for certain GLP-1 weight-loss medications.
Supply Shock
There has been significant buzz surrounding the massive new IPOs hitting the market recently. David Nelson shares how this surge of available shares may impact market performance.
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.
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