Mixed Messages
This week’s chart shows a widening split between bonds and stocks. One is bracing for cuts, the other is betting on strength—both can’t be right.
No More Cutting
We’ve gotten some encouraging news on the earnings front lately. As this week’s chart shows, after months of steady cuts, analysts have finally stopped lowering their S&P 500 earnings estimates. Each line in the chart tracks the year-over-year growth...
Big Bounce
Stocks have come roaring back since April, and this week’s chart shows why it’s catching attention. Among past corrections, this rebound is the fastest and strongest by far.
How It’s Built
Think all funds are taxed the same? This week’s chart shows why ETFs are often the smarter choice for tax-sensitive investors—and how that gap has grown even wider in 2024.
Broader = Better
This week’s chart shows that more stocks are pulling their weight in 2025. After two years of gains driven by just a handful of tech giants, nearly half of the S&P 500 is now beating the index—bringing the market back to a more balanced and healthier place.
Stressed Out
Americans are falling behind on student loans at the fastest pace in years. With savings shrinking and debt piling up, the financial strain is starting to show.