The Math Gets Harder on the Way Back
One of the most overlooked realities of investing is that market losses and gains are not symmetrical. John Nelson shares insights on how steep declines demand significantly higher growth rates to return to break even.
Speed Matters
OVERVIEW Markets were mixed last week, with the major U.S. indexes finishing near flat. The S&P 500 gained 0.09% and the NASDAQ rose 0.40%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.27%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly positive, with...
Playing Catch Up?
Will the Fed raise interest rates this month? It’s the big question on Wall Street right now. The Fed cut rates three times last fall and has held steady ever since. But this morning’s jobs report came in much stronger than expected, and the odds of a rate hike...
Sold Out
With second-quarter earnings season just about wrapped up, I want to use this week’s indicator to look at something a little different than earnings: sales. Why sales? Because earnings can be shaped by all sorts of things—cost cutting, buybacks, accounting...
Not So Dangerous At The Top
With the stock market trading near all-time highs, some investors are hesitant to commit new capital. David Nelson, CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, is here to share figures that indicate the heightened concern is not supported by data.
Financial Focus – September 2nd, 2026
David Nelson joins KROS Financial Focus to discuss why rising interest rates, inflation, and market uncertainty could make the months ahead more challenging for investors. He also explains why managing risk and avoiding major drawdowns can be just as important as participating in market gains.
Trends Matter Most
OVERVIEW Markets moved higher last week, with all three major U.S. indexes finishing in positive territory. The S&P 500 gained 0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.53%, and the NASDAQ advanced 0.85%. Year to date, the major indexes remain firmly...
The Market Isn’t as Tight as It Looks
There’s no doubt about it: interest rates are high compared with what we became accustomed to over the past decade or more. It’s pretty clear that the Federal Reserve is no longer in “easy mode.” But that doesn’t necessarily mean financial conditions are tight...
Spreads Speak
For this week’s indicator, I want to talk about market leadership. We tend to think about the stock market as one big thing. Either stocks are going up or stocks are going down. But underneath the surface, there is almost always a battle taking place between...
Financial Focus – August 26th, 2026
Check out this week’s Financial Focus as Nate and Mike break down when you need to enroll in Medicare—and when you may be able to wait. They also cover common misconceptions, enrollment windows, employer coverage, and how to avoid costly penalties or gaps in coverage.
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