S&P 500® Index Nears Record High as Inflation Fears Ease and Tech Leads the Way Last week, the S&P 500® Index reached a new high, led by growth, tech, and consumer stocks. Capital Market Impact January 18, 2024 market commentary
S&P 500® Index Slips After Record Rally, Job Market and Consumer Spending Remain Strong Stocks dip after 2023 surge, economy resilient, outlook mixed. Capital Market Impact January 8, 2024 equity marketslabor marketmarket commentary
Financial planning tips for blended families When two people marry and bring children from previous marriages, managing blended inheritances, ensuring fair distribution of assets, and avoiding potential conflicts will all be aspects for your consideration as a financial professional. Client outcomes January 4, 2024 retirement incomeretirement planning
Advising through the silver splitter phenomenon: a guide to gray divorce Gray divorce is on the rise—but how will it affect your clients? Client outcomes December 21, 2023 retirement incomeretirement planning
Dow hits record high amid encouraging inflation data and dovish FOMC shift Equity markets continue to rise, with the Dow hitting a new record high. Investors buoyed by encouraging inflation data and dovish FOMC shift. Capital Market Impact December 18, 2023 equity marketsinvestor sentimentmarket commentary
Decoding the growth-vs-value performance split Growth stocks have outperformed in 2023 thanks to large-cap tech stocks gains, but the trend isn’t the same for small-cap stocks. Capital Market Impact December 13, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
S&P 500 extends rally amid mixed markets and data S&P 500 gains amid mixed data, sentiment, and positioning. Capital Market Impact December 12, 2023 equity marketsinvestor sentimentmarket commentary
Fed Officials Turn Hawkish as the S&P 500 Reaches New Heights in November The equity markets soared to a year-high as inflation data eased fears of a hard landing, while the Fed remained hawkish despite market expectations of rate cuts. Capital Market Impact December 4, 2023 market commentary
The Market’s Megaphone Message for the Fed Equity markets were mixed this week, with the S&P 500® Index managing a gain for the second week Capital Market Impact November 13, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Markets rebound following a difficult three-month stretch Equity markets staged an impressive rally following a difficult three-month period, with the S&P 500® Index delivering the best week in nearly a year Capital Market Impact November 6, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary