The Market in Pictures, February 16
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: Dave: The...
CPI: Shelter Costs Remain Uncomfortably High
Consumer prices came in hotter than expected to start the year. This delivers another painful blow to market expectations for quick and aggressive Fed rate cuts. January CPI...
Aptus Musings: Q4 2023 Earnings Recap
S&P 500 Earnings Recap – Q4 2023 Fox Business (Varney) – Earnings Interview Heading into this year, at the market level, I continued to state that "the burden of proof...
The Market in Pictures, February 9
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: John Luke:...
Aptus Musings: Can the Market Go Higher?
As many of you know, we have our ear to the ground with partners across the country – something we are proud to say. Another thing that we are very proud about is bringing...
Portfolio Diversification: Beyond Bonds
Which diversifier added to a balanced portfolio at a 10% weight is more likely to result in a portfolio with higher returns and lower volatility? Asset A: Expected...
The Market in Pictures, February 2
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: John Luke:...
Rearview to Windshield, February 2024
January ‘24 Market Recap → Good Start, Bad Breadth: Despite the S&P 500 rally, the equal-weighted S&P 500 fell 0.7% as breadth narrowed to just 34% (% of stocks...
Fed Reconfirms 2% Inflation Target
The Fed left the benchmark rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.5%, as was expected. This is the fourth meeting in a row of no action. They did back away from their prior bias to...
The Market in Pictures, January 26
Our team looks at a lot of research throughout each day. A few charts that caught our eye this week, and the way they fit the unfolding puzzle of evidence: Brett:...
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