Sell in May?
Should you sell in May and go away? Recent history suggests—probably not. Check out this week’s commentary to see why the trend, breadth, volume, and sentiment all suggest the bulls are gaining ground.
The World Turns
One of the more interesting developments this year is the strength in international stocks. For a long time, they’ve trailed the U.S., often by a wide margin. When it came to international diversification, many investors asked themselves: why bother? But...
A Shot of Strength
After a rocky few months to start the year, we finally got some good news a few weeks ago: a global breadth thrust. What’s that? Simply put, it’s when a big chunk of global stocks all start moving higher at the same time—and in a relatively short period. In the...
Financial Focus – April 30th, 2025
This week on Financial Focus, Nate and Mike explain how retirees can make the most of charitable giving through smart tax strategies—like donating directly from IRAs after age 70½ or using donor-advised funds before then. If you’re already giving, these tactics can help you give more without paying more.
The “Sell America Trade”
We have seen considerable movement in the markets lately—especially in currencies and interest rates. David Nelson joins us to discuss data showing a rare event… the U.S. dollar appearing to lose appeal with global investors.
Gaining Confidence
Investor sentiment has been deeply negative, but last week’s rebound shows that confidence might be starting to return. History tells us that when fear fades and optimism picks up, even just a little, it can create some of the best opportunities for long-term investors.
The Junk Gets Junkier
When markets get shaky, the weakest links usually show it first—and nowhere is that more obvious than in junk bonds. This week’s chart is a favorite of DoubleLine’s Jeffrey Gundlach. It compares the yields on CCC-rated bonds—the riskiest junk out there—with...
The Earnings Engine
Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent some time diving into the state of corporate earnings—how they’re holding up, what expectations look like, and whether they’re realistic. This week, we’re taking it a step further by linking those earnings to the broader...
Financial Focus – April 23rd, 2025
Check out this week’s Financial Focus as Nate Kreinbrink and Mike VanZuiden break down what you need to know about Medicare enrollment, when to sign up, and how to avoid costly mistakes. They share tips on planning ahead, asking the right questions, and making smart choices for both today and the future.
Big Rig Barometer
The sales volume of heavy weight trucks is a leading economic indicator. John Nelson is here to explain why and what heavy truck sales reveals about the broader economy.
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