Market Commentaries

Santa didn’t visit Wall Street this holiday season. In this week’s commentary, we discuss what a failed “Santa Claus Rally” means for stocks and whether investors can end up with more than just a lump of coal this year.

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not what ships are built for.” In this week’s commentary, we discuss how the stock market has taken this quote to heart in recent months, as well as what risks might still be lurking under the investing waters.

Falling inflation has put the stock market in a jolly mood lately. In this week’s commentary, we highlight a few indicators showing why investors are in such high spirits.

Last month was great for the stock and bond markets! In this week’s discussion, we explore the reasons why, including why everyone in the financial world is so thrilled about the possibility of the Federal Reserve reducing interest rates.

OVERVIEW   U.S. stocks edged higher last week, resulting in the S&P 500—up 0.21% for the week—reaching a new high for the year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 0.7%, and the Dow remained flat. Foreign stocks, however, were mixed. Developed countries rose...

Turkey Day is here, and that is historically bullish for stocks. Yet, extreme investor optimism raises caution. Let’s dive into this week’s commentary to find out if the market’s recent price action is sustainable.

The stock market snapped an eight-day winning streak last week but ended on another upbeat note. In this week’s commentary, we look at the price action and how it’s managed to keep the market afloat this year.

Thanksgiving is here, but the market is feeling more like Easter, with the S&P 500 bouncing back like an energetic bunny. This week’s commentary discusses what’s got investors in such a festive mood and points out some interesting dynamics related to market breadth.

The stock market staged an impressive comeback last week, fueled by falling interest rates and a surge in bearish sentiment. However, the weight of the evidence suggests there is more work needed to sustain a recovery due to factors such as the challenging technical backdrop and elevated stock valuations.