Start of a New Year
By Keith Gangl The start of a new year signifies a fresh beginning, a new chapter, and renewed optimism. The stock market, measured by the S&P 500, continued its upward…
Three in a Row
By Keith Gangl, CFA® The stock market, measured by the S&P 500, finished near record highs, closing the year up 17.75%. The year 2025 marked the third consecutive year of double-digit…
November Volatility Instead of October
By Keith Gangl October is known for volatility, but this year that wasn’t the case, as turbulence seems to have shifted into November. The stock market managed to sidestep the historically…
October Treats
By Keith Gangl Halloween and October are synonymous with spooky customs and trick-or-treating, just as financial markets are historically known for October volatility. However, this October defied its frightening reputation, delivering…
September Surprise
By Keith Gangl Historically, September has been the worst month of the year for the stock market, as measured by the S&P 500. After a weak start to the month,…
August Makes Four in a Row
By Keith Gangl The US stock market finished in positive territory in August, with the S&P 500 posting a 2.02% gain to extend its winning streak to four consecutive months. This…
Markets and Washington
DOGE. Tariffs. If you have been listening to the financial news at all in 2025, you have certainly heard these words many times over. The events in Washington are dominating…
Buckle Up
There was a flurry of activity that has the potential to significantly influence market trends in 2025. January saw the new administration begin to aggressively implement their social and economic…
Bring An Umbrella
2024 brought us another year of positive gains in the stock market. The S&P 500 has been the leader of the pack, returning greater than 20% in both 2023 and…
Strength Begets Strength
By Jeremy Bryan, CFA®, Gradient Investments, LLC As we enter the nal month of 2024, stocks in the S&P 500 are near record highs. As you may recall, stocks ended…