Last Week on Wall Street: Stocks Advance, Despite D.C. Shutdown [Oct. 6-2025]
Stocks advanced last week despite the D.C. shutdown. Discover how the markets reacted amid government uncertainties.
Yep, Another Government Shutdown
It’s Groundhog Day, folks! Washington is back in the headlines as the federal government faces a shutdown if policymakers can’t reach a new funding agreement.
Last Week on Wall Street: Stocks React to Powell Comments [Sep. 29-2025]
Stocks fell last week, buffeted by concerns about stock price valuations and a possible government shutdown.
Are We in an AI-Driven Bubble?
As markets reach new highs and artificial intelligence stocks continue to rally, some investors are asking, “Are we in an AI-driven bubble?”
Last Week on Wall Street: Fed Cuts Interest Rates [Sep. 22-2025]
Stocks posted solid gains last week, propelled by the Fed’s decision to cut short-term interest rates.
What the Fed’s Next Move Could Mean for You
Explore what the Fed’s next move could mean for you. Understand how interest rates affect borrowing, savings, and investments.
Last Week on Wall Street: Stocks Rise Ahead of Big Fed Meeting [Sep. 15-2025]
Stocks posted a solid gain last week, riding a rally in mega-cap tech stocks while overcoming interest rate anxiety, a downward revision to jobs data, and mixed inflation reports.
Individual Stock Risk: What the Research Shows
A small handful of companies are responsible for almost all the market’s wealth creation.
Why is September the Worst Month for the Stock Market?
Often referred to as the “September Effect,” this is when the stock market tends to perform worse in September compared to any other month of the year.
Monthly Market Update: Stocks Trade Higher as Federal Reserve Signals Rate Cut
Stocks trade higher as Federal Reserve signals rate cut, boosting the S&P 500 Index and various market sectors.
Last Week on Wall Street: A Pullback Ahead of Holiday Weekend [Sep. 2-2025]
Stocks ended the week slightly lower as mixed economic data led to some profit-taking by investors ahead of the holiday weekend.
Fed Rate Cuts: What is the Bond Market Signaling?
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s recent speech at the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole conference reinforced that an interest rate cut in September is likely.
Last Week on Wall Street: Fed Rate Move Soon? [Aug. 25-2025]
Stocks were mixed last week despite a powerful Friday rally sparked by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
How Do Withdrawal Rates Impact Your Portfolio in Retirement? | Chart of the Month
Many people spend years preparing for retirement by saving and investing, but planning shouldn’t stop once the paychecks do.
Last Week on Wall Street: Investors React to Mixed Signals [Aug. 18-2025]
Stocks rose last week despite mixed signals on inflation as investors kept one eye on the Fed’s September meeting.
