Market Commentary: Stocks Hit New Highs Amid a Year of Milestones

Not an Old Bull Market We’ve noted week after week this year why we thought stocks would likely rally and fortunately that’s what we’ve seen happen. The S&P 500 is up more than 27% in 2024, which would go down as the best election year return ever, and it has made 56 new all-time highs, …

Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – Why This Year Will End Strong

This week on Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, discuss why 2024’s strong market performance may continue. Key points include: Market momentum Seasonal trends Potential Federal Reserve rate cut …

Market Commentary: ‘Tis the Season — Five Things to Know About Markets in December

Five Things to Know About December The final month of 2024 is here, and this week we wanted to show why the chance of another strong month to end this record-breaking year is likely. Here are five things to know about December.

Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – 5 Reasons to be Thankful

This week on Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, shares five reasons to be thankful during Thanksgiving week. Talking points include: The ongoing bull market, with broad sector growth and consecutive strong S&P 500 performance Inflation has eased, with Thanksg …

Market Commentary: Five Reasons to Be Thankful

The Bull Market Is Still Young The S&P 500 is up close to 25% on the year, making this one of the strongest election years ever. That right there is a big reason to be thankful. We remain optimistic that this bull market is alive and well, and are also thankful that this bull market …

Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – Will Higher Rates Break the Economy?

This week on Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, discuss the state of the U.S. consumer. Talking points include: Retail sales and restaurant activity remain robust, supported by strong balance sheets …

Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – The State of the Consumer

This week on Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, discuss the state of the U.S. consumer. Talking points include: Retail sales and restaurant activity remain robust, supported by strong balance sheets …

Market Commentary: Stocks Pause After Post-Election Surge

Stocks Can Go Down After the S&P 500 soared more than four percent the week of the election (the best week of the year), there was some late week selling last week on worries over inflation potentially coming back, the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) possibly not cutting as much as expected, …

2024 Market Performance Over a Presidential Cycle

As a financial advisor, I thought it would be timely to discuss how the market has historically performed over each elected President’s four-year term. In the first year, we usually have an adjustment period that often sees modest market performance. The average return on S&P 500 was ar …

Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – 3 Bits of Good News

In this episode of Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, navigate three positive economic developments: First, the election results are finalized, ending uncertainty for markets Second, inflation appear …

Business professional using his tablet to check his financial numbers

401(k) Calculator

Determine how your retirement account compares to what you may need in retirement.

Get Started

Get in Touch

In just minutes we can get to know your situation, then connect you with an advisor committed to helping you pursue true wealth.

Contact Us