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…
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, it…
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…
By Keith Gangl, CFA® The stock market’s second half began where the first half ended with continued strength and continuing its winning ways. The S&P 500 gained 2.24% in July while…
By Keith Gangl The first half of 2025 is now in the books, and it proved to be a memorable period for investors. As June ended, the stock market, as…
By Keith Gangl 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"…
By Keith Gangl April is one of the shortest months in the calendar year, yet the market volatility made it feel extraordinarily long. As we discussed over the last few months,…
By Jeremy Bryan 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.…
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…
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…