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…
July Continues Market’s Winning Ways
By Keith Gangl, CFA® Posted on Aug 1, 2025 The stock market’s second half began where the first half ended with continued strength and continuing its winning ways. The S&P…
Markets Set Record Highs
By Keith Gangl Posted on Jul 2, 2025 Gradient Investments The first half of 2025 is now in the books, and it proved to be a memorable period for investors.…
Bounce-Back May
Following a volatile April, May delivered a remarkable turnaround with normalized volatility and impressive stock market returns. The Wall Street adage of "sell in May and go away" certainly proved…
To Everything, There is a Season
Markets are facing a season of change in how Washington manages trade policy with other countries and how that change will influence future consumer spending and business growth. First, regarding…