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Running with the Bulls

Running with the Bulls

  The stock market is in a “bull market.”  A bull market, for those unfamiliar with the term, is defined as a sustained period of stock market gains where prices rise by 20% or more from a recent low. One question we often hear is: how long do bull markets...

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Scorecard Showdown

Scorecard Showdown

  This week’s indicator is like a scoreboard showing how U.S. stocks are performing compared to the rest of the world.  It’s based on something called the Technical Score Spread. How does it work?  Imagine a global competition where each country’s stock market...

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Financial Focus – November 20th, 2024

Financial Focus – November 20th, 2024

Nate Kreinbrink and Mike Steigerwald kick off this week’s Financial Focus by diving into Medicare open enrollment. They discuss the elimination of the “donut hole,” the new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs, and why it’s essential to review your plans now to ensure you’re set for the year ahead.

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Affordability Gap

Affordability Gap

Buying a new home has gotten more difficult for many Americans in recent years. David Nelson is here to share the cause of increased home prices and record-low home affordability figures plus he tells us about the combining factors that should narrow this gap in the future.

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Shaken, Not Stirred

Shaken, Not Stirred

The stock market took a mean right hook to the body last week but is still standing. In this week’s commentary, we dig into a few concerns weighing on investors’ minds—but end on a more positive note.

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Worth the Risk?

Worth the Risk?

  Is the stock market still worth the risk? This week’s chart paints a surprising picture. It measures something called the equity risk premium—the extra return investors expect from stocks compared to the safer 10-year U.S. Treasury bond. It’s shown as the...

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Speculative Energy

Speculative Energy

  Ever get the feeling the stock market is getting a little…too excited? Or alternatively, too calm? Well, enter this week’s featured indicator, the ETF Speculation Index. This tool measures just how hyped up—or downright gloomy—investors are feeling in the...

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Financial Focus – November 20th, 2024

Financial Focus – November 13th, 2024

Tune in to Financial Focus with Nate Kreinbrink as he dives into year-end financial planning, including smart tips on maximizing your retirement savings and tax strategies like Roth conversions. With winter approaching fast, don’t let your finances freeze—take charge before the year wraps up!

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Out of Sync

Out of Sync

Ever since the Fed cut rates in September, stocks have climbed while bonds have dipped. David Nelson joins us to explain the concept of correlation and shares his advice for bonds going forward.

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Bulls on Parade

Bulls on Parade

The bulls took center stage last week as numerous stocks reached new 1-year highs. In this week’s commentary, we dive into the recent surge in market breadth and explore whether there are signs that momentum may be overextended.

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