The Market in Pictures, October 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:   Dave: Investors are banking on a new period of earnings growth once this earnings trough is completed...

High Bond Volatility Supports Higher Yields

Probable Fed Pause in November    Fed Chair Powell’s commentary last week pointed to the relentless rise in longer-dated Treasury yields that was creating an environment of tighter financial conditions. This should help do some of the Fed’s work and allow them to...

Aptus Musings: Q3 2023 Earnings Preview

Catching up   This past weekend, Aptus held our 4th annual Uncle Rico 2v2 Basketball tournament. As many of y’all know, we have a slew of former college and professional basketball players on our investment roster — it gets pretty competitive. We have tons of videos...

The Market in Pictures, October 20

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: September retail sales were too hot for the bond market’s liking, with the weakness spilling...

The Market in Pictures, October 13

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:   Beckham: Earnings estimates show a turn, with the cuts now in the rearview mirror   Data as of...