The Market in Pictures, August 21

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. Here are a handful of charts we think are good summations of investor activity, from a market full of dispersion, to an AI boom driving an infrastructure buildout, a consumer who keeps spending, and a bond market...

The Market in Pictures, August 14

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. This week’s charts weigh a rate-and-calendar risk creeping back into focus against an earnings and labor backdrop still doing the heavy lifting, with the AI buildout showing no signs of slowing. Have a...

The Market in Pictures, August 7

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. Here are a handful of charts we think are good summations of investor activity, from a continuing bull market, to rising earnings and margins, a global revenue surge led by AI spending, and economic data making...

The Market in Pictures, July 31

Our team looks at a lot of research throughout the day. This week’s charts follow a market starting to charge for risk in its favorite trade, a momentum reversal unlike anything, including the tech bubble and COVID extremes, and single-stock volatility sitting...

Aptus Musings: Q2 2026 Earnings Preview

First, it’s been a longstanding tradition for me to always send out Ronald Reagan’s Soldier’s Pledge on the 4th of July… I’m just a little (lotta) late this year. It’s a great reminder that it’s always a great time to be an American. Second, please send some...