The S&P 500 fell 0.6% last week to finish October down 0.9%. Despite last week’s decline, breadth was strong. Underneath the hood, the average stock gained 0.8%, and 349 names in the index had a positive return. Yes, the index was down for October, the fourth down month in the last five …
If you only listened to investors last week, you would think stocks were nowhere near record territory. Bears outnumbered bulls again in a widely followed investor poll, retail investors have been heading for the exits, and July’s retail sales report renewed concerns that the American consu …
A financial advisor plays a central role in helping individuals and families make informed, confident decisions about their financial future. While many people associate advisors with investments, the true value of a financial advisor extends far beyond managing a portfolio. At its core, fi …
In this week’s The Glass Half Full, Carson Group’s Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist, tackle the big question everyone’s asking: How is the economy really doing? They start with the good news: Nominal GDP growth running around 6% an …
Retirement is full of important decisions. But in my opinion, few carry as much long-term impact as when and how you claim Social Security benefits. While it’s tempting to think of Social Security as a simple choice—claim early or wait—the reality is much more nuanced. The timing of …
Stocks soared last week, with the S&P 500 gaining more than 3.5% while the tech-heavy Nasdaq soared more than 5%, both making new all-time highs along the way. Sparking the surge was continued strong overall earnings. According to FactSet, Q2 S&P 500 earnings are now up a staggering …
In this week’s The Glass Half Full, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, broadcast live from Boston to celebrate a milestone: the Dow near 54,000 and the S&P 500 notching its first new all-time high since …
