Are You Really Diversified?

In today’s market, it’s hard to ignore how much power the largest companies hold within the S&P 500. These massive companies have grown to represent the highest concentration of weight in the index we’ve ever seen, and they’re valued at a...

The Market in Pictures, October 4

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: Between the Fed Chair and the jobs report, the market’s expectations of another 50 bps cut have...

Rearview to Windshield, October 2024

The Market Hit New Highs, From Different “Whys”: The character of the market changed in Q3, but the direction remained the same with strong breadth. Many have asked if this is a less powerful rally, but the data suggests otherwise: this is still a bull market and it...

The Market in Pictures, September 27

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: The massive stimulus announcements out of China were the story of the week   Data as of 09.26.2024...

The Fed’s Recalibration

Post Covid Inflation   Source: Bianco. As of 9/24/24 In a recent op-ed, Jim Bianco argued that recessions and financial crises can create change across an economy. In 2020, we had both a financial crisis and a recession, significantly reshaping the economic...

The Myth of Cash on the Sidelines

You’ve probably heard the phrase “cash on the sidelines” used in market commentary, often suggesting there’s a huge pool of money waiting to flood into the market. One reason this phrase persists is that the nominal amount of cash regularly hits record highs. Most...