Momentum Swing
The market’s been riding a big momentum shift lately. Dive into this week’s commentary for a closer look at what’s driving the action.
Downgrade and Chill
Moody’s just hit the U.S. with a downgrade—should you be worried? History says the real story might be what happens after the headlines fade.
Drawdown Dynamics
Stocks and bonds came under pressure earlier this year—but this week’s indicator suggests the worst of the pain might be behind us. A new bullish signal just triggered, and history shows it often shows up right as markets begin to recover.
Financial Focus – May 21st, 2025
Tax season may be over, but the planning season is just getting started. Tune in as Nate and Andy break down why the months ahead could bring big opportunities—and big changes—for your tax strategy.
Chameleon Trend
The markets have yo-yoed quite a bit this month. David Nelson shares new data showing positive momentum that hopefully results in a promising end to May.
Two Paths
The market tends to follow one of two paths—either calm and climbing, or volatile and falling. After last week, it looks like we’ve just stepped back onto the better one.
Credit Spreads Signal Calm
After a sharp spike in early April, credit spreads are once again signaling smooth sailing in the bond market—and by extension, the stock market. The chart above shows U.S. high yield spreads tightening sharply—down 151 basis points since peaking at 4.61% on...
Thrust!
Houston, we have thrust! That’s right, this week’s indicator is all about thrust. But I’m not talking about a rocket ship—I’m talking about the stock market. Specifically, I’m referring to market breadth and how it can be used to generate an upside “thrust”...
Financial Focus – May 14th, 2025
This week’s Financial Focus encourages young people—especially recent grads and students with summer jobs—to start saving early. Nate Kreinbrink highlights Roth IRAs as a strong option for young savers and reminds listeners that forming good financial habits now can make a big difference down the road.
Rolling Returns Radar
The stock market has performed well the last few years, but this year’s off to a rough start. Nate Kreinbrink joins us to discuss how a slower stretch after a strong run is normal for the markets.
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