by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Nov 1, 2024 | Chart of the Week
It’s perhaps no surprise to investors that America’s stock market has dominated the rest of the developed world in recent years. But have you ever wondered why U.S. stocks have outshined? This week’s chart gives a big clue: economic strength. When the U.S....
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Oct 25, 2024 | Chart of the Week
As we dive into the heart of the Q3 2024 earnings season, one big question stands out: Where are the profits coming from? As our Chart of the Week above shows, the answer is a familiar story of the Haves and the Have Nots—a stark divide between a few big...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Oct 18, 2024 | Chart of the Week
This week’s chart shows that the biggest and best of the stock market are breaking out to all-time highs. The index, shown above, is the S&P 500 Top 50 Index. It’s a subset of the broader S&P 500 Index, focusing on the 50 largest companies by market...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Oct 11, 2024 | Chart of the Week
This week’s chart highlights a key connection between the Fed Funds Rate and stock market valuations, as measured by the CAPE ratio. But first, some definitions. The Fed Funds Rate is controlled by the Federal Reserve and influences all other interest rates....
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Oct 4, 2024 | Chart of the Week
This week, attention was on the East Coast dockworkers’ strike, which threatened to disrupt supply chains and push inflation higher. Fortunately, a deal was made on Thursday, avoiding what could have been a major issue. I bring this up because this event...
by NelsonCorp Wealth Management | Sep 27, 2024 | Chart of the Week
Have you ever wondered what makes stocks go up? The secret sauce is simple: profits. Over the long haul, it’s all about how much money companies are making. When earnings rise, stock prices tend to follow—like a market version of Newton’s law. What...
