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A tale of two markets: Divergence amid the post–Labor Day sell-off

This week, AI underperformed while fixed income shined. Here’s our take on a week of volatile market moves.

3 moments that defined August

As we set course for the upcoming rate-cutting cycle, here’s what we learned from August’s highs and lows.

Back to school: 3 principles for your portfolio

As we prepare to say so long to summer, we thought it apt to review some investing basics for the year ahead.

Rate-cutting playbook: Investment strategies for offense…

Position your portfolio for the coming rate cuts

Aug 16, 2024

7 considerations to make the most of market volatility

Fluctuations are no reason to sit still. Here are some actions investors can take.

Triple take: What did we learn this week?

Our thoughts on the Fed’s recent news, AI spending and geopolitics.

Aug 2, 2024

Is the “Trump Trade” a good deal?

We assess whether there could be real market impact and how investors might prepare.

Jul 26, 2024

President Biden bows out of the election

What the change at the top of the Democratic ticket might mean for investors.

What’s driving the rotation into small-cap stocks?

There’s been a recent surge in small-cap stocks. What’s causing it, and what does it mean for investors?

Jul 19, 2024

3 considerations for investing in a bull market

The S&P 500 is up big time year-to-date. That doesn’t mean you should wait on the sidelines.

Jul 12, 2024

Halftime report: How is 2024 shaping up?

The markets have had a great six months. But we still see opportunities.

Jul 3, 2024

How worried should you be about the U.S. debt and deficit?

We break down common concerns, share possible scenarios, and discuss how policymakers and investors might respond.

Pushbacks and top tracks: A mid-year mixtape

We answer your top questions with the help of our favorite summer tracks.

5 actions investors can take now

This week’s macro mania gave us confidence in our Mid-Year Outlook. How can investors respond?

How have our views played out in 2024?

Ahead of our Mid-Year Outlook, we discuss what we’ve gotten right and wrong so far this year.

Jun 7, 2024

Embracing the unknown: 5 principles for your portfolio

Predicting where the market might be headed can be complex and overwhelming, but the real key to investing can be as simple as…

100 trading days in: Why 2024 is different

It’s been a paradox of progress for investors in 2024. But what’s the market’s secret to success—and what could come next?

Is a Goldilocks economy just a fairy tale?

With 2024’s tale still unfolding, we decipher between promising dynamics and looming threats

Heard on the Street: 5 things we’ve learned from Corporat…

As earning season winds down, here’s what we’ve picked up

Midnight musings: 3 risks keeping us up at night

Risks abound—from high rates and frothy valuations to election uncertainty. Here’s how investors can stay vigilant.

Nerves tested. Are stocks disconnected from reality?

Growth is solid, not stagnant. Inflation is sticky, not high. Here’s why stocks are so resilient.

Geopolitical unrest: Assessing market implications

As tensions in the Middle East have escalated recently, what does it mean for the economic and market landscape?

Does it matter if the Fed cuts?

So long as growth is solid and inflation doesn’t reaccelerate, we continue to see opportunity for investors.

Zooming out to see the 3 largest trends of Q1

Inflation, growth and the markets—here’s what you should know now.

Bubble or bliss? Why we think stocks could grind higher

The market has made over 20 new highs this year. Here’s what’s driving it and why the gains could continue.

The race to rate cuts is on: What it means for you

Central banks have given the go-ahead on rate cuts. Is your portfolio ready?

Bull vs. bear: 3 debates that defined the week

Here’s where we stand as investors clash over inflation, stock market highs and Washington dysfunction.

Groundhog Day: What can investors learn from the past?

The Fed. Big rally jitters. Elections. Markets may have seen this movie before.

Contemplating the catalysts: 5 market movers

From policy and earnings to geopolitics, here’s what could move markets in the year ahead.

3 election year myths debunked

Should an election year worry investors? Here’s why we don’t think so.

5 considerations for investors in 2024

Reviewing your portfolio ahead of the new year? Here’s what you should keep in mind.

Sell-off struggle: Do bears have unfinished business?

Despite the headwinds, a world in transition may offer an attractive entry point for long-term investors.

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