Stocks soared again last week, gaining more than 3% in back-to-back weeks for the first time since October 2022. The big gain was on Wednesday, when the S&P 500 gained more than 2.5% as a potential 11th-hour peace deal surfaced. Two weeks ago, stocks bounced on optimism over a ceasefire …
The S&P 500 fell 1.6% last week as investors continue to assess the market impact of the conflict in the Middle East. We’ve seen some big market swings on changing headlines, especially in oil. On Monday, hope was the war in Iran would be over soon, but that quickly lost steam and crude …
In this episode of The Glass Half Full, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist, discuss rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and what disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz could mean for global energy markets, the economy, and inves …
Over the next two decades, more than $51 trillion is expected to transfer to women as surviving spouses, making this one of the most significant wealth shifts in history. Yet many women tell us their biggest financial concern isn’t investing—it’s paying too much in taxes. This webinar is d …
Markets Navigate Flat Job Growth, Middle East Conflict, Rising Energy Prices The S&P 500 turned slightly negative for the year last week, but many other major indexes have solid gains. Inflation risk has risen as energy prices have soared, but we still expect price spikes to be relative …
In the first episode of The Glass Half Full, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist, discuss the latest geopolitical developments in the Middle East and whether tensions involving Iran could threaten the ongoing bull market. The conversation e …
Retirement plans like 401(k)s and IRAs can be an easy and effective way to save for retirement. Many investors favor these accounts for their significant tax advantages, which can include pre-tax or tax-deductible contributions. Contributions to a 401(k), traditional IRA, and other retirem …
