Last Week on Wall Street: Inflation and Consumers Adjust [July 21-2025]
Stocks were mixed last week, battling through tariff talk while responding to upbeat quarterly corporate reports and a trove of updates on the economy.
Last Week on Wall Street: T For Tariffs, T For Trillion [July 14-2025]
Stocks were slightly lower last week, while looking past news of fresh U.S. tariffs on nearly two dozen countries.
Should You Fear Market All-Time Highs?
Investing at all-time highs has actually produced solid results, often not far off from investing at any random time.
Last Week on Wall Street: Trade and Jobs Cheer Markets [July 7-2025]
Trade developments and continued momentum pushed all three major averages to modest gains again for a shortened holiday trading week.
2nd Quarter 2025 Market and Economic Review
In Q2, caution gave way to renewed optimism as tensions eased, tariffs had a limited economic impact, and companies posted stronger than expected Q1 earnings.
The Market Reaches All-Time Highs
Despite a challenging start to the year, the stock market has now reached new record levels.
A Weakening Dollar: Should You Worry?
The dollar has weakened in recent months amid trade and economic uncertainty, declining against a basket of major currencies to its lowest level in three years.
Last Week on Wall Street: Trade Tension Down, Economy Up [June 9-2025]
Stocks rallied last week as investors responded to upbeat economic data and easing trade tensions.
Monthly Market Update: Reflecting on YTD Market Volatility & Recovery
After a nearly 20% decline from late February to early April, the S&P 500 has rebounded and is within 4% of its all-time high.
Last Week on Wall Street: Markets Cheer U.S/.E.U. Trade Talks [June 2-2025]
Stocks advanced over the short trading week, bolstered by a possible trade deal with the European Union.
Beyond the S&P 500: Opportunities for Diversification
While the S&P 500 and Dow remain important benchmarks, investors should consider the benefits of diversifying across many other parts of the market, including smaller companies and international stocks.
U.S. Credit Downgrade: Hype vs. Reality
As a follow-up to one of my recent articles on this topic, one of the world’s top credit rating agencies recently made a move no one wanted to see, and the financial media took notice.
Last Week on Wall Street: Markets Cringe At Returned Tariff Talk [May 27-2025]
Stocks moved lower last week as fiscal fears and fresh tariff threats loomed over market sentiment.
Missing Just ONE Day in the Market Can Derail Your Year [Video]
In the world of investing, sometimes all it takes is one day to make a significant difference in your portfolio’s performance.
Debt, Deficits, and the Moody’s Downgrade
Moody’s recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating marks an official end to the country’s top-tier debt status.
