The incredible rally continued last week, with more gains across the board and more new highs. In the end, the S&P 500 gained more than 10% in April, the second-best April ever (going back to 1950). As we noted at the beginning of April, we expected a surprise rally, but even we didn’t …
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In the latest Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist, dig into growing concerns that artificial intelligence could replace jobs across the economy. Despite eye-catching headlines and stock market swings in certain industries, the broader lab …
In the latest Take 5, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, dive into the recent volatility in Bitcoin, the broader cryptocurrency landscape, and what it could all mean for investors. After a significant run-up followed by a sharp pullb …
It’s that time of year again! W-2s, 1099s, and mortgage statements have begun to hit your mailbox: a daily reminder that it is, once again, Tax Season. Overall, it was a relatively quiet year on the tax front, with one big (beautiful) exception: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), whic …
In the latest Take 5, hosts Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, discuss the recent weakness in the U.S. dollar, what’s driving the move, and why it may not be as alarming as headlines suggest. They also explore how currency shifts can creat …
Fiscal and monetary policies are expected to provide tailwinds for markets in 2026, with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) providing stimulus and the Federal Reserve likely to continue cutting rates. However, households’ spending tax refunds could boost inflation further, inspiri …
