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The market continues to show resilience. Despite weaker-than-expected economic data last week, the S&P 500 held its ground and remains within striking distance of new all-time highs. Historically, July has been one of the strongest months for stocks, and if those seasonal trends continue, we could see another leg higher before the month is over.

Artificial intelligence stocks hit some turbulence this week, but that news caused another corner of the technology market to suddenly take off. Concerns about the rapid development of autonomous AI agents have put increased attention on safety and cybersecurity. As investors reacted, several companies tied to the AI infrastructure buildout declined while cybersecurity and software

The market may have had a relatively quiet week, but one economic report got our attention. Non-farm payrolls came in dramatically stronger than expected, reinforcing the strength of the labor market. That’s good news for the economy, but it also increases the possibility that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates rather than cut them.

Earnings season is winding down, and the results have given investors plenty of reasons for optimism. Corporate earnings have been strong across a broad range of industries, with companies consistently exceeding expectations. Nvidia’s latest results provided another reminder that the artificial intelligence investment cycle continues to have significant momentum. At the same time, a familiar

After three consecutive weeks of gains, the S&P 500 finally took a breather. The market pulled back roughly 2 percent last week after recently reaching new highs. With September approaching, some investors may be concerned about seasonal weakness, but we view a modest pullback after a strong run as relatively healthy. More interesting to us

The market is back near record territory. After a relatively flat July, the S&P 500 gained roughly 3 percent during the first part of August and moved within striking distance of another all-time high. More importantly, the strength is being supported by corporate earnings. Roughly 86 percent of S&P 500 companies reporting this earnings season

After weeks of waiting, the S&P 500 finally crossed the 7,600 mark. We had been watching that level for some time, and while it arrived a few days later than we expected, it was still an encouraging milestone. More importantly, the move wasn’t driven by speculation. It was supported by strong corporate earnings and renewed

Earnings season continues to deliver encouraging results. Nearly one-third of S&P 500 companies have now reported, and the majority have exceeded analysts’ expectations. Corporate profits remain healthy, reinforcing the idea that American businesses continue to adapt, innovate, and improve productivity. Yet despite strong earnings, the broader market has remained relatively flat. Why? The answer may

Last week brought exactly what investors were hoping to see from the financial sector. Eighteen major financial companies reported earnings, and every one of them exceeded expectations. That is a strong signal that consumers remain healthy, businesses are still spending, and the financial system continues to perform well. One of the standout performers was Goldman

Earnings season is about to begin, and it could set the tone for the rest of the quarter. This week, several of the nation’s largest banks, including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, report earnings. These companies provide an early look at the health of the economy because they see consumer spending,