The S&P 500 fell 1.6% last week, and volatility ramped up over fears that AI stocks are in a bubble and valuations overall are stretched. The good news is we continue to think earnings are justifying this bull market. But pockets of technology could be a tad frothy, and a pause and a bi …
The S&P 500 was down five days in a row heading into Friday of last week, although the losses were fairly minor with only one day down more than 0.5% (and that one barely). Then Jerome Powell opened the door for a rate cut in September and the bulls stepped up in a historic way. …
In the latest Take 5, with markets at all-time highs and inflation showing mixed signals, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, dive into the Fed’s dual mandate, historical patterns of rate cuts, and what this could mean for investors. …
Have you given much thought to your strategy for Social Security benefits? It’s good to have a plan in place to help you make the most of this program. But you may have questions.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed on July 4th, 2025, brings some sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code. There are updates that can shape financial planning strategies for years to come. Here are a few of the main highlights that advisors and tax filers should know: Permanent lower tax …
Stocks gained again last week, as the S&P 500 hit more new highs, while the Dow is a chip shot from its first high this year, and small caps soared on hopes over rate cuts. As we’ve noted the past few weeks, August and September historically can be troublesome months and though new high …
In the latest Take 5, with hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, we break down the latest CPI and PPI reports, the ways tariffs are passed on to consumers, and their potential impact on Federal Reserve rate decisions. They also touch on …
