Free Fallin’
OVERVIEW Markets took another step lower last week, with selling pressure showing up across most major equity benchmarks. The S&P 500 declined 1.90%, the Dow Jones Industrials fell 2.11%, and the NASDAQ dropped 2.07%. Large-cap stocks were hit as well, with...
Too Much Debt
Too much debt can create problems. That’s true for individuals, corporations, and—it turns out—even the stock market. This week’s chart illustrates why. The chart above compares the S&P 500 stock index (gold line, top) to margin debt levels (green line,...
Measuring the Tide
You can kind of think of the stock market as existing in one of two states, either above water or below water. By that, I’m referring to the market’s trend. Is it generally moving higher, or drifting lower? To put some structure around that idea, we can look at...
Financial Focus – March 18th, 2026
Mike Steigerwald sits down with tax specialist Andy Fergurson to break down what they’re seeing this tax season and the key things filers need to watch for before submitting their returns. From new deductions and missing documents to common mistakes that can delay refunds, they share practical tips to help you avoid headaches and get it right the first time.
Out of Gear
Investors often focus on the major indexes like the S&P 500. David Nelson is here to explain what investors can learn by looking at individual stocks beneath the market surface especially with the upcoming Federal Reserve leadership change.
Cushioning the Ride
OVERVIEW Markets finished the week on softer footing, with broad declines across most equity benchmarks. The S&P 500 fell 1.60%, the Dow Jones Industrials dropped 1.99%, and the NASDAQ declined 1.26%. Large-cap stocks overall were under pressure, with the...
VIX Playbook
When markets come under pressure like they have in recent weeks, I always find it helpful to consult what we call the “VIX Playbook.” It’s based on the CBOE Volatility Index, or what you might have heard referred to as Wall Street’s “Fear Gauge.” It measures...
Dow Disagreement
Sometimes good investing comes down to spotting clues. And like a good detective, the most important clues are often not what something is doing, but what it isn’t doing. That’s the idea behind this week’s indicator. In technical terms it’s called divergence,...
Financial Focus – March 11th, 2026
Tax season is underway, and many people are just now seeing how their returns turned out. This week on Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink walks through what those results really mean and how small adjustments today can help improve next year’s tax outcome.
Crisis Events
Markets have been reacting to the recent conflict involving Iran. David Nelson joins us to provide insight into how geopolitical crises typically affect the stock market.
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