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After a huge run-up in June, stocks have consolidated in July, which is perfectly normal. We continue to hear predictions of a stock market fall and economic recession, but we disagree with both assessments. Two data points indicate continued strength. The S&P 500 has not broken the Aug …

Six months ago, most financial experts were talking about an imminent recession and the likelihood of stocks breaking the October lows. But instead, stocks had one of their best six-month starts and the economy shows no signs of slowing.

It was bound to happen. Stocks finally lost ground last week, as the S&P 500 ended a five-week win streak and the NASDAQ fell for the first time in eight weeks. It is important to note that late June historically isn’t strong for stocks, and this weakness is not overly concerning after …

The economy continues to surprise to the upside, inflation is coming back to earth, and the Federal Reserve is likely done hiking rates. All these positive drivers have combined to allow stocks to soar this year, with the S&P 500 up more than 15% so far.

The market’s impressive run off the October lows continued last week. The S&P 500 officially closed up more than 20% from its low set on Oct. 12. In the face of continued skepticism, stocks have progressively moved higher. Now with stocks up 20%, they have officially entered a new bull …

Breakout Confirmed We’ve been expecting stocks to continue their trend higher, but the S&P 500’s move above 4,200 was important. The S&P has closed above this level for two consecutive weeks now, suggesting the strength it has shown in 2023 is legitimate and more gains could be ahea …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average celebrated a birthday last week. The Dow began trading on May 26, 1896, and what a ride it has been. The Dow has weathered depressions, recessions, two 100-year pandemics, wars, famines, inflation, deflation, and many more challenges. However, through good t …

One of the top questions we’re receiving lately has to do with the impending debt ceiling drama and what it could all mean. Here are some common questions and answers regarding this excitement out of Washington.

Surprisingly, stocks continue to trend higher in the face of a constant barrage of negative news in the media. As we explain more below, the economy is presenting many positive signs that suggest a recession is unlikely, and stocks likely are sniffing this out. In fact, last Thursday the S& …

Stocks fell for the second consecutive week, but the losses were quite manageable. In the face of banking and economic concerns, stocks are holding the line. Stocks tend to lead the economy, so just because the economic headlines are poor now doesn’t mean they will be in the future. Stocks …