The Bill for the AI Boom Has Arrived
By most measures, the U.S. economy is doing fine. Third-quarter GDP grew at a 3.4% annualized pace, corporate profits are near records, and the job market is cooling but hasn’t cracked. So why did the Nasdaq 100 slide into correction territory at the start of November, falling 10% from its peak? The short answer is […]
A Market Learning to Walk Without Easy Money
Six months into 2026, the market’s central storyline has flipped. In January, investors were debating how many interest rate cuts the Fed would deliver. Today, the conversation is about whether the Fed’s next move is a hike. That shift owes less to overheating growth than to geography. Renewed conflict in the Middle East has kept […]
Investing at Stock Market All-Time Highs: What to Do When the S&P 500 and Dow Hit Records
As the S&P 500 approaches 7,000 and the Dow Jones nears 50,000 in early 2026, many investors are wondering: Is now the time to sell? Stock market all-time highs often trigger anxiety, but historical data reveals a surprising truth about investing during record-breaking periods. This article explains why market peaks are a normal part of […]
The Market’s Breadth Still Stinks but Could Relief Be on the Way?
By: Brian T. Burton, CFP®, CIMA® You’ve probably heard about stock market breadth at this point, it has become quite the talking point amongst financial pundits. But what exactly is it? The term, market breadth, can simply be defined as how many stocks are participating in an index’s rise or fall, helping to assess […]