As a wave of inclement weather sweeps across much of the U.S., investors are also navigating a seasonally important period for markets. Much like winter storms can influence travel patterns and economic activity early in the year, January’s mar

Some years ago, I was attempting to explain the importance of risk-adjusted performance to a client who was not sure it mattered to them. They stated boldly, “I can’t eat risk-adjusted returns.” Unable to help myself and thinking I

What Was Announced

On January 7, 2026, President Trump announced a proposal aimed at limiting large institutional investors from buying additional single-family homes. The goal, according to the administration, is simple — make i

As the new year begins, one market theme is already attracting plenty of attention, and that is the dispersion and broadening out in the stock market that has occurred during the first two weeks of trading. After several years in which a small group

All That Glitters…Could Actually Be Gold

Precious metals surged out of the gate to begin 2026, not dissimilar to how they closed out 2025. Gold has already made two record highs this year alone, is currently trading above $4,600

Municipal bonds enter 2026 as a compelling option for investors: attractive yields, strong fundamentals, and structural changes that continue to reshape the market. After a volatile 2025, marked by Treasury market dislocations and record muni issuanc

Warren Buffett’s reign as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Berkshire Hathaway came to a close on the last day of 2025. Buffett will be succeeded by Greg Abel, previously Vice Chairman of Non-Insurance Operations at Berkshire. Buffett stepped do

Fourth quarter earnings season unofficially kicks off this week with a dozen banks and asset managers in the S&P 500 slated to report. Results will come from some big names, including JPMorgan Chase (JPM) on Tuesday; Bank of America (BAC), Wells

In LPL’s Outlook 2026: The Policy Engine, released last month, we highlighted several sectors that are currently rated neutral (essentially guidance to be at a market weight) that LPL Research believes may be poised for strong performance in 20

As investors stepped away from the tape to hang their final holiday decorations, pack their bags to visit loved ones, and prepare for the New Year, markets fell quiet over the last two weeks of 2025. Amid the heavily thinned trading, the Bureau of Ec